Special Education Teacher

Alexis Estevez, M. A. Ed.

*** ******** ******, ***. * Caldwell, NJ 07006 Phone: 973-***-**** email: **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly motivated preschool teacher with a creative approach to curriculum planning and superlative communication skills. Adept at partnering with education teams, teachers, parents, school personnel, and other critical figures to effectively address preschool student educational needs. Proficient in use of digital technology aids. Knowledgeable of various educational assessment tools and systems to assist in identifying appropriate instructional techniques and strategies to encourage student success. Ability to construct classroom arrangement and environment according to Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) guidelines. Team oriented worker and collaborator. Trained in positive behavior support and social-emotional development strategies and interventions in the classroom based on the Pyramid Model. Preschool through Grade 3 and Kindergarten through Grade 6 Teacher Certifications. Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification. Fluent in the English and Spanish Languages. State Supervisor Certification, Standard. State Principal Certification, Certificate of Eligilibility.

Skills and Expertise

Special Education

Parent Orientation

Creative Curriculums

Student Assessment

Lesson Planning

Social-Emotional development Pyramid Model

Educational Leadership English Language Learning

Differentiated Instruction

Education

2016 Master of Arts, Educational Leadership

Felician University, Lodi, NJ

2012 TEC Program, Special Education Endorsement

Felician University, Lodi, NJ

2011 Bachelor of Arts, English/Early Childhood Education

Felician University, Lodi, NJ

Professional Experience

September 2011 - present

Preschool Teacher

Friendship Corner 1 Preschool- Paterson Public Schools Collaboration, Paterson, NJ

Develop, submit, and implement weekly age and curriculum specific lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold

Assess developmental needs of the children and adapt instruction to cater to them

Maintain progress notes and records of children and communicate the same to parents

Introduce children to activities that contribute to their social-emotional development

Create and consistently update classroom bulletin boards to foster a sense of community and involvement with the children and their families

Meet with parents to discuss child progress, developmental milestones, and methods to enhance the learning experience

Differentiate instruction of lessons to students according to their various learning, development, and language needs

October 1997- June 2011

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Friendship Corner 1 Preschool- Paterson Public Schools Collaboration, Paterson, NJ

Assisted teacher in daily management of students and classroom environment

Provided individuated support and instructional modification for each child in accordance with his/her individualized education plan

Prepared daily attendance record and accurately updated student classroom records

Met with parents during classroom visits, and Parent-teacher conferences to update them on child progress

Planned novel learning activities and class trips with teachers

Organized and maintained books, learning materials, and other classroom resources

Served as a source of additional support for children of whom English was a second language

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