Jessica Lam

Experience

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  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

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  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