Judith Beck

** ****** ******, ****** ****, New York 11001-2709

516-***-****

acn22l@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Teaches and works with students exhibiting a wide range of intellectual

ability, from certified mentally retarded (educable) to advanced, or

gifted. Uses positive reinforcement for significant success with students

of varied abilities, including some with severe behavioral difficulties.

Has created, edited, and published annual school-wide literary/art

magazines.

CERTIFICATION

. New York State Permanent Certification: Special Education

. New York State Permanent Certification: Secondary English Language

Arts

NEW YORK CITY TEACHING LICENCES

. Special Education in Day Schools

. Early Childhood Classes in Day Elementary Schools (Grades Pre K-2)

. Common Branch Subjects in Day Elementary Schools (Grades 1-6)

. English in Junior High School

. English in Day High Schools

EXPERIENCE

All About Kids

3/10-present

SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher)

. Individualizes home instruction of preschoolers, ages 3 and 4 years

. Individualizes home instruction of ELA and Math to kindergarteners

and first graders after their school day

English as a Second Language (ESL) Center 2/08 - 7/08

Adelphi University, Garden City, New York

. ESL Instruction of foreign-born adults - Beginner/Intermediate

Levels

New York City Department of Education 09/98 - 06/07

Intermediate School 55, Brooklyn

Special Education Teacher, Grades 6-8

. Initiated one-on-one teaching situations and created individual

education plans (IEP's) for 12 students with moderate disabilities.

. Conducted periodic behavioral assessments and skill level evaluations.

. Communicated extensively with parents to discuss student progress and

emerging issues.

. Implemented modified instructional methods and shorter lessons to

allow students to achieve learning success and reduce frustration.

. Utilized behavior modification techniques to foster academic, social,

and emotional adaptation with the goal of mainstreaming into the

general education system.

Literacy Volunteers of America-Suffolk County, Inc.

09/93 - 06/96

. Taught ESL - Adult Level

Middle Country Central School District #11 09/74 -

06/82

Selden Junior High School

General Education Teacher/English Language Arts Grades 7-9

. Developed lesson plans and classroom activities to facilitate learning

and comprehension.

. Structured whole group, small group, and individual instruction to

accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.

. Administered testing and progress evaluations.

PREVIOUS POSISTIONS

NYC Department of Education:

. Teacher of CRMD (educable retardates) elementary school students.

. Teacher of general education second grade students

EDUCATION

The College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY

Master of Science, Urban and Multicultural Education

SUNY Binghamton, NY

Bachelor of Arts, English and General Literature

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