September 1, 2021- Present
4th & 5th Grade Special Education Teacher
Holland Brook School, Whitehouse NJ
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Instructed in 1:1 and small group classroom setting
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Created individualized curriculum based on student need
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Individualize skill acquisitions program for subjects such as Math, Writing, Vocabulary, Self-care skills and vocational skills.
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Worked closely with District BCBA and Teacher Aides to ensure student needs are being met
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Collected, Analyzed and Graphed the data of the student’s progress
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Communicated with parents on progress or concerns
November 2018 - September 2020
Instructional Paraprofessional
Mendham Country Day School, Basking Ridge NJ
Prepared materials for the week
Assisted in classroom management
Monitored student’s work and progress
Private Client, Basking Ridge NJ
(Associated with Mendham Country Day School, Basking Ridge, NJ)
Modified work for individual student
Assisted student’s other teachers with anything they may need during down time (i.e., curriculum, grading, whole classroom management).
Provided behavioral reinforcement with student while student awas taught in other classes
Communicated with family throughout the day
Observed student during lunch and recess
Transported student to and from school along with after school activities.
January 2021 - May 2021
Clinical Internship-Student Teaching
Mildred Barry Garvin School, East Orange NJ
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Constructed a bulletin board for hallway to welcome back students to in-person learning
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Taught lessons virtually and through a hybrid model
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Created lesson plans and unit plans for lessons being taught
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Observed Special Education classrooms
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Attended staff meetings, professional developments and parent programs
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Developed and taught grade wide lessons on MLK & The Capitol attacks and a lesson on Autism Acceptance
Multiple families in Northern and Central NJ
Taught specific subject areas to strengthen student confidence and provide tools for academic success
Implemented differentiated instruction to help student comprehend material based on individual needs
August 2018 - September 2018
ABA Paraprofessional
Comprehensive Behavior Supports, NJ
Implemented in-home ABA services to assigned clients
Adhered to client's goals and objectives set by the BCBA
Responsible for collecting data and taking notes on in-home sessions
Mendham Country Day School, Basking Ridge NJ
Assisting Head of School and Vice Principal in anything they need
Fostered relationships with parents and school community by helping at the front desk customer service and office work.
Taught in classrooms Infant through 6th Grade when needed
Mendham Country Day School, Basking Ridge NJ
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Managed and planned for a First and Second grade combined class with lessons that aligned with school curriculum and state standards
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Taught Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Writing, Spelling, and STEM
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Communicated with families throughout the day on how students are doing
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Provided guardians and students with weekly progress reports
September 2016 - December 2016
Teacher Assistant-1:1 Autism Program
Katherine D. Malone Elementary School, Rockaway NJ
Implemented ABA instruction for students in Autism classroom
Created materials needed for ABA instruction
Teaching Experience
Work History & Highlights
October 2020 - January 2021
Field Work, 5th Grade
Mildred Barry Garvin School, East Orange NJ
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Created curriculum and anchor charts on Google Slides for lessons with the assistance of Pear Deck and Nearpod
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Observed 5th grade Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Humanities lessons
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Established a connection with students, their families and school faculty
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Attended staff meetings and staff Professional Developments
January 2017 - Present
Private Personal Tutor
Princeton Child Development Institute, Princeton NJ
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Worked with children on the Autism Spectrum ranging from 3 to 14 years old using Applied Behavior Analysis to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and to reduce problematic behaviors in school, home and the community.
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Instructed in 1:1 and small group classroom setting
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Created curriculum creation and teaching of small Science and Reading group
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Individualize skill acquisitions program for subjects such as Math, Writing, Vocabulary, Self-care skills and vocational skills.
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Implement procedures to reduce problem behavior such as noncompliance, vocal and motor stereotypy, tantrum, self-injurious behaviors and aggression
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Analyze and Graph the data of the student’s progress weekly
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Assisted with functional analysis
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Trained parents weekly on how to implement programs at home to teach additional skills and reduce socially significant problematic behaviors
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Organized binder of data and graphs and new programs for the student
January 2018 - March 2018
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
March 2018 - September 2018
School Assistant and Substitute
November 2017 - January 2018
First and Second Grade Teacher
December 2016 - November 2017
Private Special Education Teacher
June 2015 - July 2016
First Grade Teacher
North Star Academy-Fairmount Elementary, Newark NJ
Taught Read Aloud, Reading Comprehension, Guided Reading, Writing
Responsible for curriculum prep for entire grade team and math manipulatives
Read Aloud Curriculum owner responsible for providing curriculum and copies to entire grade level
Produced analysis’ for math and literacy