ryan safonte

Utilized Discrete Trial Instruction within an Applied Behavioral Analysis classroom to break down skills into manageable tasks, reinforcing correct responses immediately. Applied Functional Communication Training practices to enhance core vocabulary and reinforce positive behaviors. Collaborated weekly with a multidisciplinary team, including BCBA, SLP, OT, PT, and parents.

Employed iReady Personalized Instruction to address and reduce educational gaps in reading and mathematics. Implemented iReady Classroom and Ready New York curriculum to effectively prepare students for state assessments. Regularly met with parents to discuss student progress and gain insights into their needs.

Provided one-on-one support to preschool students with disabilities in both classroom and home settings. Communicated daily with classroom teachers and parents to discuss student progress and effective strategies. Generated timely written reports detailing student progress.

Delivered Consultant Teacher services to classified special education Kindergarten students in accordance with their IEPs. Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and implement literacy and math lessons, incorporating modifications as needed. Administered formal assessments, such as the Woodcock Johnson, for student evaluations and provided timely written reports.

Utilized Discrete Trial Instruction in an Applied Behavioral Analysis setting to collect data and monitor progress toward specific IEP goals. Designed multi-sensory, language-based lessons to foster early literacy development. Implemented child-specific positive behavior intervention plans and trained support staff on their effective use.

Instructed students individually and in small group sessions, focusing on developmentally appropriate content to achieve specific IEP goals. Collected daily data to ensure student progression towards mastery of their goals. Provided Consultant Teaching services to teachers and students in grades two through four, offering instructional support in the least restrictive environment.

Individualized instruction in a center-based program through literacy centers with rotations and differentiated activities to fit specific student needs. Cultivated Early Literacy Skills using interactive read-alouds from Fountas and Pinnell curriculum and integrating literacy circles. Supported students’ developmental and social-emotional growth through purposeful daily play.

Programmed the use of Fundations to build students’ phonetic awareness, developing reading and writing skills. Utilized Reading Street to further develop students’ literacy skills with informational texts and literature. Implemented Go Math! to advance students’ knowledge of numbers, operations, and introduce geometry, achieving an average 12-point improvement on NWEA Map Tests.

Focused on Elementary Inclusive Special Education, gaining advanced knowledge and skills to support diverse learners. Completed the program in May 2019.

Studied Early Childhood and Elementary Education, preparing for teaching roles across various grade levels. Graduated in May 2017.