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Jamie Ferriso

@jamieferriso

Special education teacher assistant and upcoming lead teacher, specializing in IEP-driven instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to strengthen my impact as a special education teacher by delivering structured, IEP-driven instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities, focused on data-based progress monitoring and building academic, functional, communication, and life skills.

I’m a Childhood Education and Special Education teacher-in-training (expected graduation Dec. 2025, with honors) and an Extension Program Teacher. I provide specialized instruction to elementary students with significant cognitive disabilities using Extended Content Standards and individualized learning objectives.

In my current role, I develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring. I teach academic, functional, communication, and life skills through structured routines and individualized support.

Before this, I supported lead teachers in preschool through 2nd grade ABA classrooms, helping implement individualized behavior intervention plans and IEP-aligned academic activities. I also completed student teaching in a 1st grade self-contained setting (delivering lessons aligned to IEP goals and NYS standards) and a 4th grade general education setting (planning standards-aligned ELA, math, science, and social studies).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Extension Program Teacher

Current

Torrence Creek Elementary School

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Provided specialized instruction to elementary students with significant cognitive disabilities using Extended Content Standards and individualized learning objectives. Developed and implemented IEPs with measurable goals, accommodations/modifications, and ongoing progress monitoring.

Progress Monitoring Classroom Accommodations And Modification Functional Communication

Teacher Assistant

Variety Child Learning Center

Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Supported lead teachers in preschool through 2nd grade ABA classrooms for students with special needs. Assisted with behavior intervention plan implementation and delivered one-on-one and small-group support aligned to IEP goals.

Behavior Plans Small Group Instruction

Teacher Assistant (Summer Program)

Kiddie Kollege Preschool

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years)

Supported lead teachers with classroom activities in a summer preschool program. Maintained a safe, clean, and supervised play environment and assisted with lesson plans and daily classroom routines.

Play Based Learning Lesson planning Daily Schedule Support Student Engagement

Student Teacher - 1st Grade

John J. Daly Elementary School

Designed and delivered daily 1st-grade lessons aligned to IEP goals and NYS standards. Implemented differentiated instruction and behavior supports in a self-contained setting.

Lesson planning Self Contained Classroom Instruction Accommodation Implementation