Education

Eileen Nordone

Special Education Teacher

Profile

A committed and enthusiastic teaching professional with 13 years comprehensive experience in positions involving instruction, leadership, curriculum development, and educational administration.

Summary of Experience

Special Education Teacher 2002 to Present

North Castle School District Greenburgh, NY

•Master teacher in a self contained special education classroom.

•Chosen by Superintendent to pilot new reading curriculum.

•Working on team to provide social skills training and crisis intervention.

•Working with learning disabled and emotionally handicapped high school students grades 9th-11th.

•Teaching all major academic subjects.

•Currently team mentor.

•Assist in running therapeutic groups for students

Special Education Teacher 1995 to 2002

Hallen Center For Education New Rochelle, NY

•Provided educational and therapeutic support. Worked with classroom social worker to implement behavioral and academic plans.

•Worked with learning disabled and emotionally handicapped middle school students grades 5th-8th.

•Taught all major academic subjects.

•Supervised non-tenured teachers.

•Developed strong presenting and teaching style by utilizing a variety of educational tools including games, team building exercises, use of videos, lectures and alternative activities.

Education

M.S., Special Education 2005

Long Island University Westchester, NY

B.A., Psychology 1995

Caldwell College Caldwell, NJ

Skills

•Creates exceptional rapport with individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

•Communicates well with diverse populations in written, verbal, and presentation formats.

•Proven skill in leading teams, building consensus, and motivating others to reach their fullest potential.

•Handles multiple tasks with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Organizational Development • Leadership/Supervision • Teaching/Training • Project Coordination • Curriculum Development • Management/Administration • Decision Making • Conflict Resolution • Critical Thinking • Problem Solving • Strategic Planning

Licenses

•NY State Teaching Certification•, •1995

•Certified Special Education Teacher K-12

References

Available upon request

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