Andrea E. Massi

Experience

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  Poughkeepsie Day Nursery

  Mar 2001 - May 2004

  Teacher

  Planned developmentally appropriate activitiesCreated dramatic play propsOpened and closed the Nursery School once a month for a weekObserved and assessed students

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  St.Francis Special Needs Preschool

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Early Childhood Teacher

  Worked with children with various disabilities (Autism,Cerebral Palsy,Down Syndrome,Speech and Hearing Impaired, Physical Handicaps, Behavioral, and other heath related issues)Reinforced education and communication goalsCollaborated with therapists and teachers to better serve the studentsAssisted in planning a developmentally appropriate curriculumDeveloped and implemented strategies to meet the needs of the studentsEmployed special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memoryUsed adaptive technology for the hearing and visually impaired students Show less

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  Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Program

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2008

  Pre-K Teacher

  Planned and implemented a developmentally appropriate Pre-K curriculumPrepared students for KindergartenConducted Parent-Teacher Conferences, Parent Meetings, and Open HousesParticipated in the Handwriting Without Tears ProgramMaintained student records and filesSupervised Student TeachersObserved and assessed students using various assessment tools

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  Gardnertown Elementary School

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2008

  Student Teacher - Third Grade

  Taught all content areas using various teaching strategiesParticipated in Teacher Conferences, Staff Meetings, and Grade Level MeetingsDeveloped multisensory lesson plans, thematic units, group activities, and individual projects

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  Brinckerhoff Elementary School

  Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Student Teacher- Fifth Grade

  Created lesson plans incorporating state standards with technology in the classroomPrepared students for their NYS examsCreated and administered various assessment tools

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  Little People Family Daycare

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2010

  Assistant Teacher

  Worked with School Aged children, Preschoolers, Toddlers, and InfantsConsistently used behavior management strategies to create an emotionally healthy environmentDesigned and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum for ALL children

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  Children's Corner Learning Center

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

  Teacher

  Planned developmentally appropriate activitiesDesigned and set up Preschool classroomsImplemented appropriate management strategiesWorked with various therapists to better serve my students with special needs

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  Greystone Programs, Inc.

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  Waiver Service Provider

  Worked with childre and families enrolled in the Bridges 2 health ProgramProvided Skill Building ServicesProvided Prevocational ServicesProvided Planned Respite ServicesProvided Crisis Avoidance Management and Training ServicesProvided Special Needs Community Advocacy and Support ServicesProvided Family/Caregiver Support Services Provided Supported Employment ServicesCompleted Service Summary Forms, Detailed Service Plans and Progress Notes

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  Warwick Daycaare Center

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Preschool Supervisor

  Supervised staff membersActed as "Active Director" in the absence of the directorMaintained positive relationships with staff, parents and outside professionalsFacilitated staff meetings and trainingsDesigned and implemented devlopmentally appropriate curriculums and assessment tools

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  Linerty Post

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  Special Education Teacher

  Worked wth a team of early intervention professionals to support the needs of the child Coached parents in activities they can incorporate into their daily routinesWorked together with families and other professionals in evaluating children and planning intervention services that meet the devlopmental needs of each childHelped to develop Individualized Education Programs for students with special needsMaintained all documentation that assisted in the ongoing coordination of carePrepared progress notesAttended CSE and CPSE meetings Show less

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  Abilities First, Inc.

  Oct 2019 - now

  Special Education Teacher

  Worked wth a team of early intervention professionals to support the needs of the child Coached parents in activities they can incorporate into their daily routinesWorked together with families and other professionals in evaluating children and planning intervention services that meet the devlopmental needs of each childHelped to develop Individualized Education Programs for students with special needsMaintained all documentation that assisted in the ongoing coordination of carePrepared progress notesAttended county meetings and IFSP meetings Show less