Lyndsay J. Milaccio is seeking a position as a special education teacher. She has over 5 years of experience teaching special education students from ages 3 to 12. She holds initial New York State certification in early childhood education, childhood education, and students with disabilities. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in curriculum development and instructional technology from the University at Albany with a 4.0 GPA.

1. LYNDSAY J. MILACCIO
1632 Wantagh Avenue * Wantagh, NY 11793
Cell: 516-816-1640
Email: lynds78@gmail.com
EDUCATION
01/13 - Present University at Albany State University of New York Albany, NY
Master of Science, Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology
GPA: 4.0
Anticipated: August 2017
08/09 – 12/12 State University of New York College at Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY
Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education / Special Education
History Concentration in World Cultures
GPA: 3.92
01/96 – 06/99 Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY
Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration
GPA: 3.33
CERTIFICATIONS
 Initial New York State Certification
o Early Childhood Education, Birth – Grade 2
o Students with Disabilities, Birth – Grade 2
o Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
o Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
04/16-Present Special Education Teacher, District 75 P811@147 Cambria Heights, NY
 Responsible for instruction for students aged 9-12 in self-contained setting (4/5 bridge)
 Develop and implement specific lesson plans using Unique Learning System
 Differentiate instruction according to varying skill sets within the classroom
 Assess developmental and academic needs of all students
 Create and employ behavioral intervention plans as necessary
 Develop and create appropriate IEP goals for the upcoming school year
 Record data and report findings as needed
 Collaborate with administration and parents to foster independence in students
09/15 – 04/16 Special Education Teacher, PS 62 Queens, NY
 Responsible for instruction for fourth grade students in an ICT setting
 Create and employ lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards
 Integrate strategies that support universal design for learning
 Differentiate instruction to ensure goals of all students are met
 Develop Individual Education Programs for students at different academic levels
09/14 – 06/15 Special Education Teacher, Just Kids Baldwin, NY
 Responsible for instruction for students aged 3-5 in a self-contained setting
 Develop and implement curriculum specific lesson plans

2.  Assess developmental needs of the children
 Maintain progress records of children
 Enforce Behavior Intervention Plans and record data as necessary
 Develop appropriate IEP goals for the upcoming school year
 Collaborate with parents and administrators to foster independence in students
10/13 – 11/14 Special Education Itinerant Teacher, New York Therapy Farmingdale, NY
 Confer with parents to assist students with behavioral and academic problems
 Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction
 Conduct activities that provide students with opportunities to observe and question
 Modify curriculum for special-needs students, using a variety of techniques
 Instruct students in daily living skills to foster independency and self-sufficiency
07/13 – 08/13 Special Education Teacher, JEA Jr/Sr High School Dix Hills, NY
 Responsible for academic and daily living instruction for students in the
STRIVE (Structured Teaching Reinforced in a Visual Environment) program
 Provide direct instruction to students with ASD to promote full academic functioning
 Develop adapted material to meet the varying needs of students
 Enforce Behavior Intervention Plans and record data as necessary
 Collaborate with parents and administrators to foster independence in students
02/13 – 05/13 Substitute Teacher, Bowling Green Elementary School Westbury, NY
 Provide instruction in both general education and special education setting
 Follow lesson plans set by classroom teacher
 Employ diverse teaching strategies to ensure assigned learning goals are met
 Enforce established classroom management systems
05/13 – 06/13 Intervention Teacher, Bowling Green Elementary School Westbury, NY
 Cover short-term leave replacement in the Autism Program
 Provide individualized instruction to students ages five through nine
 Responsible for mainstreaming students into general education setting
 Enforce behavior plans for select students
FIELD EXPERIENCE
09/12 – 12/12 Student Teacher, Bowling Green Elementary School Westbury, NY
 Prepared and implemented engaging, and differentiated lesson plans for
second grade general education students
 Integrated hands-on, and interactive activities to foster student engagement
 Provided individualized instruction in fourth grade self-contained class
 Attended parent-teacher conferences, faculty, and grade-level meetings
AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Pi Lambda Theta, National Honor Society of Educators, 2013
 summa cum laude, December 2013
 Council for Exceptional Children, Member 2010 - Present
 Teacher Education Club, Treasurer, 2010 – 2012
 Dean’s List, 2009 - 2012

3. SKILLS
 Working knowledge of Smart Board
 Familiar with Common Core Learning Standards
 Knowledge of ABA techniques
 Direct Instruction Programs: Reading Mastery, Connecting Math Concepts, Language for Learning,
 Familiar with ReadyGen and GoMath programs
 Proficient in Unique Learning System
 Knowledge of Equals Math Program
 Familiar with Reading Milestones
 Developmental Assessment of Young Children – Second Edition (DAYC-2)
 Creative Curriculum for Preschool