Amanda Grieff
Midland Park,NJ
Summary
Versatile, flexible and dedicated teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Experienced in teaching diverse students in multiple settings. Compassionate and accommodating in design and implementation of engaging lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher 4th/5th Grade Teacher
Hawthorne Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Raised reading scores by at least 4 levels for all students this year
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Teacher - Kindergarten and 1st Grade Inclusion
Abington Avenue Elementary School
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Planned for and implemented age-appropriate, standards- based units and lessons based on curricula in all subject areas
- Implemented accommodations for students with IEPs
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored student teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Resident Teacher – 1st Grade
Newark Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to gain experience in classroom set-up and management, lesson planning and delivery
Teacher – Multi Age Classroom (3-5 Year Olds)
Montessori Learning Center
09.2005 - 04.2015
- Designed and implemented projects and activities based on the Montessori curriculum
Education
Masters of Arts in Education -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2016
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Medieval Literature -
Durham University
Durham, England01.1988
Skills
- Pre-K and Elementary Education (K-5)
- Inclusion and Self-Contained
- Co-teaching Experience
- Literacy and Mathematics Intervention
- Visual supports
- Google Classroom, Docs, Drive, Slides
Certification
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Teacher of Preschool Through Grade 3
- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6
- Certificate in Montessori Education (Montessori St. Nicholas Center, London), 1994
Professional Development
School-based Professional Development
- Professional Development in multiple curricula; CKLA, Into Math, Into Reading, Envisions Math, InquirED, Being a Writer
- Conquer Math - grade-specific training in teaching strategies and resources
- Phonics First
- Lexia - reading instruction
- Guided Reading - Fountas and Pinnell
Online Professional Development
- Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing the Learning of All Students
- Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities
- The Pre-Referral Process: Procedures for Supporting Students with Academic and Behavioral Concerns
- Related Services: Common Supports for Students with Disabilities
Activities
Member of and volunteer with North Jersey Masters Running Club - 5Ks through marathons
Member of Bicycle Touring Group of North Jersey- ride up to 30 miles in rallies and for recreation
Botanical Artist - exhibited in New Jersey and London, England
Timeline
Special Education Teacher 4th/5th Grade Teacher
Hawthorne Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Teacher - Kindergarten and 1st Grade Inclusion
Abington Avenue Elementary School
01.2016 - 09.2021
Resident Teacher – 1st Grade
Newark Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher – Multi Age Classroom (3-5 Year Olds)
Montessori Learning Center
09.2005 - 04.2015
Masters of Arts in Education -
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Medieval Literature -
Durham University
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Teacher of Preschool Through Grade 3
- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6
- Certificate in Montessori Education (Montessori St. Nicholas Center, London), 1994
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