Jessica Lam

Jessica Lam

Special Education Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    ESL Teacher at P.S. 42 Benjamin Altman School

  • Education

    • City University of New York-Hunter College

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Arts (M.A.) TESOL
    • Syracuse University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Inclusive Elementary and Special Education Senior

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, WellsLink Leadership Program, SU Literacy Corps

  • Experience

    • P.S. 42 Benjamin Altman School

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2015
      Special Education Teacher

      • Collaborated daily with co-teacher to create differentiated instruction that met the language and learning needs of all students• Utilized various instructional methods including direct instruction, inquiry-based learning and hands-on learning centers to foster student learning and engagement• Measured student’s progress in reading using the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and use data to provide targeted small group instruction to support students’ needs in fluency, comprehension, and writing• Developed IEPs using SESIS and lead IEP meetings in collaboration with parents and related service providers • Met weekly with Grade 2 team to discuss modifications in curriculum, develop performance-based assessments and devise rubrics aligned to Common Core State Standards for Math, ELA, and Social Studies Show less

    • P.S. 42 Benjamin Altman School

      Sept 2015 - now
      ESL Teacher

      • Establish classroom routines that optimize student language use such as turn-and-talk, small group work and whole-class share• Develop instruction for small groups in order to foster student language use, vocabulary acquisition, and promote literacy skills • Assess student knowledge across reading, writing, speaking, and listening through multiple forms of criterion assessment

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NYS Childhood Education (Grade 1-6)

    • NYS Students with Disabilities (Grade 1-6)

    • NYS TESOL (Prek-12)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jessica Lam
      AmeriCorps Education Award AmeriCorps Awarded for over 300 Hours of Volunteer Work in the Community
    • Awarded to Jessica Lam
      Syracuse University Dean’s Merit Scholarship Syracuse University Awarded for High Academic Achievement
    • Awarded to Jessica Lam
      WellsLink Academic Excellence Award WellsLink Leadership Program Awarded for Outstanding Academic Achievement