Ali Puglisi

Special Education Teacher at Clarkstown Central School District

Cornwall, New York, United States

About

Organized, energetic, and creative classroom teacher with a deep understanding of state learning standards, an advanced knowledge of curriculum needs, and a genuine commitment to creating equitable classrooms. Experience reflects a collaborative working style and a teaching philosophy that is rooted in flexibility and fosters synergy to ensure holistic educational growth for every student. Accustomed to working with interdisciplinary teams on integrating new programs, sharing best practices, and designing social emotional curriculum.

Experience

  • Clarkstown Central School District (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Elementary School Teacher
      2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

      An alternative K-12 school for elementary, intermediate, and high school students whose emotional difficulties necessitate a special educational setting. Variety of diagnostic disorders, including learning disabilities, adjustment disorders, autism, and school phobia.

    • Special Education Teacher
      Oct 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

    • Teaching Assistant
      2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

      PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports) 8:1:1 Classroom Yale Ruler Program Integration Initiative Professional Development Committee (PDC)