Special Education Teacher

JENNIFER DEPALMA

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201-***-**** • **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time teaching position in general or special education.

QUALIFICATIONS New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing K-5

NJ CEAS Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12

EDUCATION

TOURO Graduate School of Education and Psychology - New York, NY

Masters of Science; Childhood Education 1-6 and Students with Disabilities 1-6, Conferred June 2013, Cumulative GPA 3.44

College of Staten Island - Staten Island, New York

Bachelors of Arts; Science Letters & Society and Childhood Education 1-6, Conferred June 2009, Cumulative GPA 3.136

WORK EXPERIENCE

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher Grades 4-5 and Grades 6-8, Newark Public Schools. Newark, NJ January 2014 – Present

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for LDM, LDS, and cognitively impaired students.

Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.

Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress.

Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavioral, and academic concerns.

Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

Administer group standardized tests in accordance with school and state testing protocols.

Develop IEPs and attend IEP meetings with the Child Study Team.

Supervise Teacher Aides and allocate specific instructions to support student learning.

Teacher Grades 1 and PreK4, Little Treasures Learning Center, Edison, NJ. September, 2013 – January 2014

Develop and implement lesson plans in science, social studies, math, and literacy.

Plan and design curriculum that meets the teaching goals and objectives through close collaboration with peers.

Develop hands-on activities to enhance lesson understanding and encourage peer-to-peer collaboration.

Communicate effectively with parents on student progress, including areas of strength / weakness as well as behavioral and emotional considerations.

Supervise and coordinate with the Assistant Teacher.

Substitute Teacher, Summit Board of Education. Summit, NJ. September, 2010 – September, 2013

Provide comprehensive instruction in all subject areas. Implement lesson plans for grades PreK-5. Employ classroom management strategies.

Support students in a one-to-one and small group setting providing remedial instruction on needed subject areas. Instruct students with special needs in the ABA, Self-Contained, and Resource classrooms.

Practicum Teacher Grades 6, 7, and 8 Special Education, The Richard H. Hungerford School. Staten Island, NY. April, 2013 – May, 2013

Integrated interactive technology into the classroom through use of the SMART board.

Collaborated with the Classroom Teacher and Paraprofessionals to meet the individualized needs of the students within the self-contained special education program.

Designed developmentally appropriate lessons to address IEP goals and support student learning.

Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of all ability levels.

Conducted a case study to assess, diagnosis and remediate a student’s reading disability.

Substitute Teacher, Somerset County Educational Services Commission. Bridgewater, NJ. September, 2010 – June, 2011

Managed children with behavioral disabilities. Implemented lesson plans for students with special needs in grades K-12. Provided comprehensive instruction in all subject areas. Maintained positive discipline in challenging classes. Supported At-Risk students in pursuit of graduation goals.

Tutor, Club Z Tutoring. Middlesex County, NJ. March, 2010 – June, 2012

Tutored children one-to-one in grades K-12. Instructed all subjects with focuses on Reading, Writing and Math. Produced monthly progress reports and Individual Learning Plans. Developed data driven instruction to meet the ILP goals set forth. Conducted informal learner assessment.

SKILLS

K-12 Instruction (all subjects), Employ Kagan Structures, Ability to implement lesson plans, Utilize differentiated instruction practices, Experience with at-risk & special needs students, Data driven instruction, Conduct formal and informal learner assessment, Employ efficient classroom management strategies, Utilize favorable behavior management techniques and promote positive reinforcement, Parent/Teacher communications, Effective collaboration with colleagues, Technology and SMARTBOARD integration, Knowledge of and experience with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Wilson Reading, Words Their Way, Everyday Mathematics, GO MATH, Envision Mathematics, Journeys, and the Common Core State Standards. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

References and Portfolio Available Upon Request

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