Special Education and TESOL Teacher Resume

Zachary J. Gilbert

**** ****** ***** **; Pulaski, NY 13142

315-***-****; ******************@*****.***

Education

Master of the Arts in Teaching - State University of New York at Oswego - Aug 2013 O-RITE Program—Concentration in TESOL/Special Education; GPA of 3.95 Bachelor of the Arts in English - Florida State University - May 2007 Major: Literature; Minor: Education; GPA: 3.68, Cum Laude New York State Teacher Certifications

Students with Disabilities (SWD), Grades 7-12, Generalist English Language Arts (ELA), Grades 7-12

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), K-12 Professional Experience

Special Education Teacher Career and Technical Education Program CiTi BOCES May 2023-May 2024

Provide special education services, and implement testing accommodations Supported and trained teachers in developing effective curricula, behavior management systems, and other strategies to improve outcomes for all students Collaborated with all stakeholders to diagnose and treat systemic issues Supported students, academic and social emotional learning in a variety of ways Regional Associate Special Education Quality Assurance New York State Education Department. March 2022-May 2023 Provide technical assistance to districts and families on matters related to special education

Investigate allegations of violations of special education regulations Work with Office of Special Education Educational Partnership to provide support to districts

Conduct State Performance Plan indicator reviews, monitoring reviews, and provided targeted technical assistance based on findings

Present monthly updates on state policy, regulation and guidance to CSE and CPSE advisory councils in multiple BOCES Regions

Special Education Teacher Integrated Co-Teaching

Mexico High School; Mexico, NY 13114 Sept. 2018-March 2022 Collaborated with content-area teachers in a co-taught classroom setting Ensured all program modifications, testing accommodations, and other related services are provided appropriately

Collaborated to develop and implement academic interventions and behavioral supports

Wrote and managed students IEPs, including Achievement Testing (WJ4), progress monitoring, Behavior Intervention Plan management, and transition planning Participated in Professional Development opportunities to advance my practice English Teacher Alternative Education Program G. Ray Bodley High School; Fulton, NY Sept. 2017 - Aug. 2018 Taught English in grades 9-12 to at-risk students in the Alt Ed program Incorporated collaboration, critical thinking, social skills, and other 21st Century Skills Sponsored a Fantasy/Dungeons and Dragons Club for students Special Education Teacher 12:1:1 Special Class

Fulton Junior High School; Fulton, NY Sept. 2014 - June 2017 Teacher of record for a 7/8th grade 12:1:1 Special Class meeting the needs of students with severe emotional, social, behavior management and academic needs Coordinated with all levels of support to meet students’ academic and social/behavioral needs in all school settings on a daily basis

Trained new classroom employees on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Services and effective instructional strategies

English Teacher CiTi Summer School

CiTi BOCES Regional Summer School July 2015-August 2019 Lead English instructor for high school level English Language Arts classes Special Education Teacher OCM BOCES 8:1+1 SED Program LaFayette Junior/Senior High School; LaFayette, NY Sept 2013 – June 2014 Teacher of record for an 8/9th grade 8:1+1 SED (severe emotional disturbance) Other Classroom Experience

Adjunct Professor Cayuga Community College CCC

Fulton Campus Sept. 2014-May 2017

Instructor for Group Discussion, Effective Speech and Technical Apprentice TESOL Teacher Fowler High School

Syracuse City School District; Syracuse, NY Sept. 2012-Jan. 2013 Co-taught Social Studies content area classes and TESOL instructional classes Apprentice Special Education Teacher Integrated Co-Teaching Hannibal Middle School; Hannibal, NY Jan. 2013-June 2013 Co-taught classes; coordinated and monitored programming and interventions Other Work Experience

Sports Photojournalist; Assistant Editor The Palladium-Times 140 West First Street; Oswego, NY 13126 May 2008-June 2012 Wrote about and photographed local high school, college, and community sports Composed, revised and edited paper for publishing. Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor/Sales Associate Nu-Source, Inc. 1971 Abbott Road, Ste 2; Lackawanna, NY 14218 Sept. 2007-May 2008 Trained employees on warehouse process, safety protocols and operational procedures Handled all shipping and receiving, from retail shipments to wholesale distribution Academic and Professional Honors and Accomplishments Two-time winner of the Society of Professional Journalists & Communicators of Oswego County Golden Quotes Award for Best Sports Article (2009, 2011) Rookie Teacher of the Year for Fulton City School District (2017) Other Interests, Activities and Associations

CEO/Head Coach at Forge Athletics Wrestling Club (2020-present) Mexico Modified Wrestling Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach (November 2018-March 2021)

Fulton Wrestling Club Youth Program Coordinator (2013-2020) Treasurer of the Fulton Wrestling Club Board of Directors (2018-2020) Professional and Personal References

Alisha Jenks—Integrated Mathematics Co-Teacher @ Mexico High School; **********@*****.***; 315-***-****

Darlene Upcraft—Retired Chemist at Budweiser; MACS School Board Vice President; **************@*********.*** 315-***-****

Kevin Dewey—Integrated History Co-Teacher (Retired) @ Mexico High School; *******@*****.**.*** 315-***-****

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