Madeline Cornier
(C) 718-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design, and implementation of hands-on lessons. Catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication,patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, while fostering academic achievement. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Skills
Knowledge of Autism
De-Escalation Techniques
Motivating Students
Parent Communication
Work History-
Special Education Teacher NYC Department Of Education Bronx, NY - October 2016 - June 2021
Created and managed IEP’s to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration. Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs. Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse Students, including the implementation of Led activities which develop the student’s physical, emotional, and social growth.
Preschool Teacher Luzerne County Head Start
Wilkes Barre, PA - September 2010 - May 2012
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters. Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group. Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness. Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning. Special Education Teacher The Shield Of David Institute Bronx, New York - February 2002 - June 2008
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration. Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students. Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments. Education
Master of Science in Education
Special Education/Early Childhood Education
Herbert H. Lehman College
May 2006
Certification
Professional Certification in Special Education (Birth-2) Languages
Spanish (Professional Level)
References
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