1. Andrew J. Adler
30 Winsor Place, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
203-554-3870  aadler71@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated, self-motivated, energetic educational technology/special education instructor offering solid 10+ years
in the classroom with the ability to to conceive of and implement technology into units of study. Skilled in
selecting and adapting best teaching practices/strategies for classroom use. Awarded honors and grants for
integrating technology into curriculum. Skilled in managing technology (Chromebook setup, laptops, iPads) so
that it increases learning capacity. Highly skilled in using reflective practice to fine-tune curriculum. Believer that
every child has the ability to learn and should be provided the incentive to become lifelong learners.
EXPERIENCE:
NewYork City Department ofEducation: September 2006- Present
Lab School for Collaborative Studies, New York,NY, September 2008-Present
Integrated Co-Teacher
 Research assistive technology in order to make curriculum more accessible for students with disabilities.
 Secure technology resources (tablets) for student usage via Children’s First Network.
 Train students to use applications (e.g., Co-writer, Inspiration, Prezi, Evernote and Google Drive).
 Develop and implement strategic instruction program for students with IEP’s.
 Differentiate curricular instruction based on learning styles, cognitive and multiple intelligence.
 Develop curriculum-based measurement to evaluate instructional programs and student progress.
 Assess students and create individual education plans to facilitate appropriate instruction across curriculum.
 Work collaboratively with the humanities department to assess effectiveness of instruction and determine best practices.
 Offer actionable feedback for the ability to support students in developing best outcome.
Shaung Wen School, NewYork, NY, September 2007-June 2008
Special Education Teacher Support Services
 Managed special education cases entire school population.
 Develop intervention strategies and services for at risk students.
 Assess student performance and recommend instructional strategies based on evaluation.
 Instruct IEP students grades 2-8 using Wilson Reading System.
Brooklyn School for Global Studies, Brooklyn, NY, September 2006-June 2007
Collaborative TeamTeacher,Humanities & Science
 Develop and modify curriculum for NY State sixth grade social studies and science.
 Pull out students for intensive instruction in reading and writing.
 Analyzed data for growth and instructional decision-making.
Washington D.C. Department ofEducation- September 2002- June 2005
Prospect Learning Center, Washington, D.C., September 2004 – June 2005
Special Education Teacher, Self Contained
 Developed multicultural curriculum with a focus on world cultures.
 Implemented IEP’s of students with learning & emotional disabilities.
 Gathered data to assess multi-modal strategies for success amongst a diverse learning population.

2. Andrew J. Adler
30 Winsor Place, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
203-554-3870  aadler71@gmail.com
Washington D.C. Department ofEducation- September 2002- June 2005 (CONTINUED)
Sharpe Health School, Washington D.C., September 2002 – June 2004
Functional Living Skills & Community Based Instruction Teacher
 Incorporated a balanced reading curriculum with a strong emphasis on language experience stories.
 Developed community-based instruction program to be used in conjunction with knowledge acquired in the
classroom.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
Presenter,Council for Exceptional Children, New York State Chapter Convention, Huntington, NY, October 2013
 Lectured on embedding technology to support executive functioning skills.
Fellow, National Summer Learning Institute, NewYork,NY, July 2013
 Facilitated instruction for mobile game application development.
 Designed website for teacher guidance.
Grant Recipient, Children’s First Network/Technology Pilot Program, Brooklyn, NY, 2012-2013
 Investigated multiple applications and their potential uses in the classroom.
Teacher ofthe Year, The Blackboard Awards/Manhattan Media, NewYork,NY 2012
 Awarded “Teacher of the Year.” Was chosen from over 1,000 candidates.
Mentor, NewTeacher Project, July-August 2004
 Mentored new teachers for the District of Columbia Public Schools.
 Implemented and modified curriculum to instruct new teachers in best practices.
EDUCATION:
 Bank Street Graduate School, New York,NY:Master’s in School Leadership with a Focus in Special Education, 2014
 George Washington University, Washington, D.C. : Masters in Special Education, 2002
 State University College at Oneonta, Oneonta,NY: Bachelor of Arts Degree,1993
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
 Learning Disability and Teacher Consultant Certification, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 2010
 Strategic Instruction Model Workshop, University of Kansas,Lawrence,KS,June 2009
 Expository Writing Workshop, Windward School, White Plains, NY, July 2008