Dixie Laborde

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New York, NY 10039

646-***-****

acs791@r.postjobfree.com or acs791@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a full-time teaching position in a public school, private school or day treatment center with advancement in the educational field.

Education

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Master of Science in School Building Leadership

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Master of Science in Middle Childhood 5-9/Student’s w/Disabilities

College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Education

New York State Initial Certification

NYS Professional Certification Students w/Disabilities5-9

NYS Professional Certification Generalist 5-9

May/2011

May/2009

August/ 2005

Skills/Abilities

Management

Prepare standard based content area lessons to support the needs of the students.

Assess students periodically to determine growth by using teacher observations, conference notes.

Prepare an academic intervention plan through a comprehensive assessment to improve student achievement

Provide professional development in differentiated instruction, using assessment to drive instruction and target intervention, using the IEP to plan and meet the needs of students.

Communication

Working closely with parents and school professionals planning services to be provided to children

Effectively respond to all parent inquiries and concerns in a timely manner

Leadership

Supervision of staff and ensuring that appropriate curriculum is put into place

Teaching school-age and adolescents with cognitive, physical, or emotional /behavioral disabilities

Experience

General Education/Special Education Teacher, Home Instruction Schools, Bronx N.Y (December 2013-Present)

ICT/Special Education Teacher, Frederick Douglass Academy III, Bronx N.Y 10456 (January 2012-Present)

Special Education Teacher, Carol and Frank Biondi Education Center, Yonkers N.Y.(October 2005- January 2012)

School-Age OffSite Director, City of White Plains Youth Bureau, White Plain N.Y (November 2004-June 2006)

Dixie Laborde, MS., ED.

General Education/Special Education Teacher

247 West 145th Street Apt 3f

New York, NY 10039

To Whom it May Concern,

It has come to my attention that your school is seeking teachers for the upcoming school year to teach in various programs.

I am a currently a certified teacher holding a professional certificate from New York State in General Education/Special Education 5-9. For the past two and a half years, I have been employed by the NYC Dept of Education. Currently I teach a self-contained high school class with a ratio of 15:1, I am also currently a seasoned worker for Home Instruction School. I believe that my extensive experience in special education and curriculum development would make me a strong special education teacher at Home Instruction School.

I have been working in special education for over eight years before I became employed by the NYC Dept of Education. I have taught diverse groups of students with ADD/ADHD, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairments, and noncompliant behavior. My skills in differentiated instruction, and multi-sensory lesson planning allow me to meet the needs of every student.

My years of experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement in the special education classroom. I work closely with each student, providing the individualized support and praise they require. I also make sure to stay connected with family members and any specialists involved, to encourage the success of each student, both in and outside of the classroom. I’ve truly appreciated and learned from every child and every family I have worked with.

I am confident that my training, education, experience, and enthusiasm will be an asset to your students, their families and the school. I have enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to interview.

Philosophically, I believe that all children can learn. In order to teach the child you have to meet the child where they’re at and then educate the whole child.

Sincerely,

Dixie Laborde, MS, ED

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