Special Educator/Elementary School Teacher

Leana Torres

** *** ***** *****, ********, New York 12528

914-***-****

************@*****.***

ELEMENTARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Profile

Creative, hardworking, and compassionate educator, offering solid academic foundation and progressive years of experience in providing instructional leadership and educating children of different

age groups to produce a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Equipped with proven adeptness in motivating individuals through effective teaching strategies and methods. Skilled at establishing

strong rapport with all levels of individuals; capable of identifying and providing developmental and educational needs of each student. Well-versed in conducting student consultation for

adjustment and academic challenges. Optimistic with a positive, can-do attitude; able to face complex challenges; deal well with constructive criticism; and possess strong professional values.

Technically proficient in SMART Board, Internet, and various computer applications and programs, including Reader Rabbit, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

Outlook). Accustomed to facilitating writing and reading workshops.

Education

Long Island University ~ Brookville, NY

Master of Science in Education, Major in Special Education 1-6, 2008 (Dean’s List)

State University of New York at Cortland ~ Cortland, NY

Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in Childhood Education 1-6, 2006

Career Overview

Classroom Management

- Served as special education teacher; developed and implemented lesson plans based on creative curriculum while administering the integration of co-teaching setting.

- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting kindergarten evaluations for placement.

- Provided comprehensive classroom instruction and supervision to several students, allowing them not to participate in in special education services.

Teaching and Mentoring

- Engaged and proactively participated in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.

- Successfully developed students’ academic and social growth through various teaching strategies and techniques, including whole group, small group, individual, and teacher modeling.

Student Motivation and Support

- Identified and provided the needs of children with special and behavioral difficulties through coordination and facilitation of different learning activities.

Work Chronology

Head Teacher, Pre-K

Tutor Time ~ Baldwin, NY 2010–Present

Special Education Teacher

Stepping Stone Day School ~ Bronx, NY 2007–2009

Student Teacher, Grade 1-4

Brentwood Union Free School District ~ Brentwood, NY

Oak Park Elementary School ~ Brentwood, NY

Southwest Elementary School ~ Brentwood, NY 2006

Participant Observer (1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Grades)

Ulster BOCES ~ Port Ewen, NY

Northeast Elementary ~ Ithaca, NY

Crosby Elementary ~ Kingston, NY 2005–2006

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