Leidy Perez, MS SPED

Experience

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  Sunset Park Children's School

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Teacher's Aide

  . Assisted teachers with the implementation of daily activities in the classroom, activities such as reading, writing, creating art through different mediums, as well as conducting and facilitating developmentally appropriate science experiments.· Supervised and interacted4with children both in the classroom and outdoors (e.g. playground), while making sure to provide a safe and playful environment.

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  Jumpstart (AmeriCorps)

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  Corps Member

  . Participated as an AmeriCorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success.· Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with several partner children, and increased adult support in the learning environment.· Collaborated with a team of six Corps members to plan twice weekly in-classroom activities for an average class of twenty preschool children.· Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. Show less

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  St. Andrew's Community Day Care Center

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Teacher's Aide

  . Engaged children in active play, promoting the development of gross motor skills.· Developed ongoing relationships with the children while building trust and the connection necessary to make learning a positive experience for them.

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  FirstStepNYC

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Student Teacher

  . Planned and implemented a variety of lessons on topics that fall under one unit theme. These lessons involve the earth, nature and the environment, which encouraged children to learn about the ways we can care for our planet and present it through different mediums (such as drawing, writing, etc.)· Facilitated activities to build children’s critical thinking and motor skills, such as building using blocks and other materials; differentiated instruction for all children in the classroom.· Established good rapport with children, creating a safe and warm learning environment. Show less

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  SCO Family of Services - FirstStepNYC

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2021

  • Provide a high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities• Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children• Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development• Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth• Regularly meet with teaching assistant and the Master Teacher to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration• Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy• Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote participation and involvement in education activities for their children• Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers• Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored• Perform other duties as assigned Show less • Provide high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities.• Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children.• Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.• Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children.• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth.• Regularly meet with teaching team and the Master Teacher to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration.• Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy.• Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities for their children.• Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers.• Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.• Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

  • Three's Lead Teacher

    Aug 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Early Head Start Teacher

    Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
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  PM Evaluation & Therapy Services, Inc

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Special Education Supervisor/Assistant Director

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Lead Special Education Teacher/Assistant Director (Early Intervention)

    Apr 2021 - now