Special Education Teacher

Miriam Eckstein-Koas

* ********* **, ********** ** 11743

(T) 631-***-**** (C) 631-***-**** (E) ********@*********.***

Summary

Talented educator with expertise in early childhood/special education.

Core Qualifications

● Creative lesson plan development

● Positive learning environment

● Student-centered learning

● Outstanding social skills

● Interpersonal skills

● Effectively work with parents and

colleagues

Professional Experience

Current Touro College NY, NY

Adjunct Professor

Use variety of teaching techniques and interactive learning media to

encourage student critical thinking and discussion in graduate-level

courses on History and Philosophy of Education/Special Education

and Introduction to Early Childhood (birth-grade 2), as well as

remedial Writing Workshop. Supervise, instruct and observe

practicum/field experience students in their student teaching

placements. Teach classes in traditional live format as well as online

courses for remote learning using Blackboard system.

Current South Huntington Jewish Center, South Huntington, NY

Assistant Principal, Religious School

Implement educational activities and events; oversee prayer and

holiday programming. Supervise faculty and teen aides; communicate

with parents.

Current Helping Hands Children Services Huntington, NY

Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

Design and deliver learning support to preschool special education students

in classroom settings. Develop strategies and adaptations to address

student IEP goals. Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents and

supervisors.

09/2008 - 05/2011 East Northport Jewish Center East Northport, NY

Judaic Studies/Hebrew Tutor, Substitute Teacher

Worked individually with students in grades 5-7. Increased students’

Hebrew reading skills through private tutoring and special attention.

09/2008-5/2010 North Shore Synagogue Religious School Syosset, NY

Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher

Taught first graders basic Hebrew and Judaica using a hands-on

approach.

Created a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for young children.

09/2003 - 05/2006 North Shore Synagogue Preschool Syosset, NY

Preschool Teacher

Served as head teacher in pre-K class for 4-5 year olds. Created and

implemented child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student

interest and receptive learning. Received high remarks for the creativity

of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students,

parents and faculty.

09/2001 - 06/2003 YMCA of Huntington Huntington, NY

Preschool Teacher

Served as head teacher in 3 and 4-year-old classroom. Designed lesson

plans focused on age and level-appropriate material to meet academic,

intellectual and social needs of students.

02/1999 - 12/2000 King David School Melbourne, Australia

Hebrew/Judaic Studies Teacher

Taught Hebrew language to students in grades 2 and 3, instructed

4th graders in Bible and Judaic Studies. Successfully improved

student participation in the classroom through integration of creative

role-playing exercises and activities.

Education and Training

2011 Touro College, Bay Shore, NY

Early Childhood/Special Education

M.S.

1990 Beit Berl College, Kfar Saba, Israel

TESOL

Graduate Certificate

1987 Barnard College of Columbia University, NY, NY

Religion

BA

Departmental Honors

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magna cum laude

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Phi Beta Kappa

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Certifications

TESOL

Early Childhood (birth-grade 2)

Special Education

Tier 1 ABA

Professional Affiliations

National Association for the Education of Young Children

( NAEYC), Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

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