Michael J.

Silvers
2840 Meadowcrest DrivePersonal
| Yorktown
Heights,
NY 10598covered
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OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated educator looking to obtain a position as a special education teacher
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Masters of Education, May 2011
Major: Students with Disabilities
Major Concentration: Generalist
GPA: 4.00
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Science, December 2007
Major: Elementary Education 1-6
Major Concentration: Social Studies-History
GPA: 3.21
State University of New York-Westchester Community College
Associate of the Arts, 2003
Major Concentration: Liberal Arts-Humanities
GPA: 3.13
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Teaching Certification: Students with Disabilities-Generalist (Grades 7-12)
Professional Certification Effective: 07/08/2015
New York State Teaching Certification: Students with Disabilities-Extension (Social Studies)
Professional Certification Effective: 07/08/2015
New York State Teaching Certification: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Professional Certification Effective: 09/01/2013
New York State Teaching Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Professional Certification Effective: 09/01/2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2014-Present: P.S. 140X, The Eagle School, Bronx, NY
Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Classroom
Creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs
Delivery of scaffolded and differentiated instruction of grade level content
Instruction of intensive leveled interventions to meet individual student goals
2011-2014: P.S. 57X, The Crescent School, Bronx, NY
Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Classroom
Creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs
Delivery of scaffolded and differentiated instruction of grade level content
Worked with Parent Association to build educational bridge with families

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2008-2011 School Year: R.E. Tobler Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV

Grade 3 General Education Teacher/Grades 4 and 5 Special Education SETTS Teacher
Creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs
Collaboration with general education teachers and use of multiple co-teaching models
Organization and enactment of mathematics and literacy family nights
Construction and execution of behavior modification plans and contracts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2014-Present
Extended School Year Teacher
Mount Pleasant Cottage School
Mount Pleasant Cottage School UFSD
Explicit instruction of middle school level algebra
Tiered instruction after giving informal assessment through questioning
Creation of campus daily behavior report in absence of Dean
July 2013-August 2013:
Extended School Year Teacher
Green Chimneys
Clearpool Campus, Carmel, NY
Created daily lesson plans for small group instruction and outdoor activities
Monitored BIPs and other student behavior using positive behavior supports
Supervised and gave direction to two instructional aids to work
July 1997-August 2012:
Waterfront Director
Westchester Putnam Council, Boy Scouts of America
Durland Scout Reservation, Putnam Valley, NY
Actively supervise several lifeguards during open swim sessions
Create lesson plans and taught classes for weekly merit badge classes
Provide swim lessons to elementary-age children
October 2009-May 2011:
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
Clark County Education Association Community Foundation,
Las Vegas, NV
Interviewed and hired licensed teachers to tutor language arts and math
Coordinated materials and set schedules for program
Actively reviewed and followed the protocols set forth by Title 1 SES services
September 1999-April 2007:
Unit Director
Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester,
Yorktown Heights/Mt. Kisco, NY
Actively supervised after-school program, with minimum of 50 children
Supervised 3-5 group leaders
Directed activities, which included homework help, individual tutoring, organized arts
and crafts, community based activities, and recreational sports