Jane A.

Wylie
5 Garden Avenue,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779,
(631) 471-7402
jw81f15c@westpost.net
Certification:
Initial NYS Dual Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabili
ties, 1-6
Pending Initial NYS Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education and Students
with Disabilities, B-2
Education:
Master of Science in Childhood Education and Special Education, GPA 3.92, 2010,
Dowling College, Oakdale, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, GPA 3.02, 1991
Fordham University, Manhattan, New York
Teaching Experience:
Student Teacher, Grades 3-5 Special Education 12:1:2, 09/2009-12/2009, Tackan El
ementary School, Smithtown Central School District, Nesconset, NY
-- Implemented lessons in math, social studies, language arts, and science. Des
igned a plant science unit using multi-sensory lessons and activities. Develope
d a PowerPoint Jeopardy game to review key science terms. Created Historical Po
ster Boards in Social Studies for visual learners. Presented ELA lessons in narr
ative writing and development of a friendly letter. Consistently incorporated th
e individual students I.E.P. goals in each lesson plan. Created a bulletin boar
d with students on writing the ABCs of fall. Individually worked with students o
n their literacy goals.
Student Teacher, Grade 2 Inclusion, 01/2009-05/2009
Mills Pond Elementary School, Smithtown Central School District, St. James, NY
-- Implemented lessons in math, social studies, language arts, and science. Dev
eloped a PowerPoint slide show to help the children learn about the 7 continents
. Hyperlinked to internet websites that were related to the lesson. Presented a
lesson to the students on class rules. Guided students in creating comic strip
characterizations on respectful behavior in classroom.
Related Teaching Experience:
Coordinator, Down Syndrome Aquatics Program, YMCA, 2006-present
Plan, schedule, and implement the fall/spring aquatics program with the Presiden
t and Trustee of the Sachem Public Library.
Catechist Teacher, Grades 2-7, Parish of the Holy Cross, Nesconset, NY, 2004-pre
sent
Founder, Parents Support Group, 2005/2008
Scheduled monthly meetings for parents of children with Down syndrome. Invited
guest speakers from the fields of special education, speech pathology, and the p
resident of Sachem SEPTA and the Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation.
Parent Member, Sachem Committee on Preschool Special Education & Committee on Sp
ecial Education, 2005/2007
Computer Teacher, Pre-K, Association for Children with Down Syndrome, Plainview,
NY, 2004
Professional Experience:
Administrative Assistant/Human Resources, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Inc., Ronk
onkoma, NY, 1995-1996
Executive Assistant to the President, National Broadcasting Company, Inc., New Y
ork, NY 1986-1995
Executive Secretary, Westvaco Corporation, New York, NY 1984-1986
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher