Jenisse Santiago Resume

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To obtain a special education position to teach students to be self-sufficient learners and become an asset to any educational program.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts (2000); Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech Pathology

QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, NY

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Townsend Harris High School Flushing, NY (1998)

- Worked alongside autistic teenagers in a classroom setting, provided help and guidance to complete assigned tasks, collaborated with special education teachers , implemented various techniques to develop and encourage their language, cognitive, social and self-help skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TheraCare Inc. - Rego Park, NY 2000-2006

Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (ages 3-5) /SEIT Teacher / ABA Teacher

• Conducted one-to-one teaching sessions and carried out individual educational plans (IEP) for children between 3 and 5 years of age in sync with their developmental disabilities. Carried out regular informal assessments and skill level evaluations.

• Modeled, trained, and consulted parents and educators on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of every child are successfully realized.

• Actively involved in childs’ language, cognitive,behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behavior.

Bilinguals Inc. New York, NY 2006 – Present

Early Intervention Services (ages 0-3) / Special Education Instructor / TSHH

• Provide speech and special instruction services on a one-to-one basis at home and daycare settings as mandated by their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and evaluate progress

• Provide family training services, participate in initial IFSP meetings, review multidisciplinary evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for services

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Making Meaning: Literacy Strategies for Students with Special Needs Workshop (2001)

Batelle Evaluation Training (2006)

American Sign Language Course I – Lexington Center for the Deaf (2000)

TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION & SKILLS

Microsoft Works ~ PowerPoint ~ Word Excel ~ Internet Navigation

FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

References Available Upon Request

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