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Alyssa Van Riper

@alyssavanriper

I am an early childhood and special education teacher specializing in multisensory literacy.

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a collaborative early childhood or elementary role where I can use Orton-Gillingham multisensory methods, deliver targeted reading interventions, support diverse learners, and continue professional development.

I am a certified early childhood educator and Orton-Gillingham-trained reading specialist with experience teaching preschool through second grade. I bring hands-on multisensory approaches to literacy and math to support diverse learners.

Since completing my B.A. in Education and Psychology, I have taught second grade and early childhood in both public and independent schools, and served as a long-term substitute and tutor. I deliver differentiated core instruction, small-group interventions, and daily routines that build foundational skills. My classroom practice emphasizes manipulatives, fine motor development, and student engagement.

I have developed and implemented curriculum and vocational training programs for students with special needs and coordinated community partnerships to create real-world placement opportunities. As a mentor and job coach, I support colleagues and lead trainings to strengthen fieldwork and instructional skills.

I am seeking a collaborative school or program where I can apply Orton-Gillingham methods, advance literacy outcomes, and continue professional growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BS

Long Term Substitute

Benjamin Franklin School

Dec 2019 - Jun 2020 (6 months)

Served as long-term substitute for first grade, delivering differentiated instruction and maintaining classroom routines to support literacy and math progress.

Classroom Management ELA Mathematics Lesson planning Small Group Instruction

WS

Volunteer Mentor

Warring Elementary School

Mar 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 2 months)

Supported second-grade reading and math centers twice weekly and provided one-on-one ELL support by modifying assignments to improve comprehension.

Reading Intervention ELL Support Small Group Instruction Math Centers Communication

NH

Student Teacher, Early Childhood

New Hackensack

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)

Co-taught group routines and instructed small-group multisensory lessons to develop fine motor, letter and number recognition, and listening skills for 4-year-olds.

Early Childhood Education Multisensory Instruction Small Group Instruction Fine Motor Skills Classroom Routines

WS

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Warring Elementary School

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (4 months)

Differentiated core curriculum instruction in mathematics and ELA and led interactive whole-group math lessons using manipulatives to increase engagement.

ELA Manipulatives Lesson planning Small Group Instruction

BC

Volunteer

BuildOn / Pathways for Exceptional Children

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 (1 month)

Traveled to Haiti to assist construction of a school foundation and taught English rhymes and songs to children ages 3-20 to support basic language learning.

Construction Support Community Development Multicultural Communication Classroom Activities Physical Labor

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MC

Marist College

Bachelor of Arts, Education and Psychology

Activities and societies: Student teacher (Early Childhood 4-year-olds; Second Grade), mentor for Marist Special Services, and volunteer teaching and school-build work with BuildOn and Pathways for Exceptional Children.

Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology, awarded May 2019, with certifications in General and Special Education (grades 1–6) and B-2 Early Childhood Education.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

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