Joshua Hakimian

20 Hicks Lane Great Neck, NY 11024

Cell: (516) 851-5845
Joshuayhakimian@gmail.com
Hakimianteacherportfolio.weebly.com
CERTIFICATION
Dual Certification in Childhood and Special Education, Grades 1-6
EDUCATION
Queens College/CUNY, New York, NY
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Expected May 2016

Expected May 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saddle Rock Elementary School, Great Neck, NY
February 2016-present
Student Teacher
Serve as student intern for kindergarten through second grade 6:1:3 self-contained class for children with autism
Develop and execute multi-sensory resources to help student learn sight words and acquire CORE vocabulary
Plan lessons to provide 1:1, small group, and whole class instruction to help children reach academic goals on
Individualized Education Plan utilizing research based programs such as Fundations, and Touch Math
Implement proactive evidence-based positive behavior supports to effectively manage childrens behaviors
P.S. /I.S. 266, Bellerose, NY
September 2014-December 2014
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2 and 5 Grade Student Teacher
Differentiated instruction through the use of tiered planning with modified assignments, graphic organizers and
visual supports to allow students of varied abilities the opportunity to learn with deeper understanding
Utilized evidence-based instructional programs such as Ready Gen, Fountas and Pinnell, and GO! Math
Completed progress reports to detail childs progress towards meeting schoolwide academic, and behavioral goals
Conducted running records to track students literacy growth
Promoted cooperative learning by creating science centers for student-centered learning
Integrated the use of assistive technology into lesson plans to ensure activities accessible for all students
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
E.M. Baker Elementary School, Great Neck, NY
May 2015-January 2016
Special Education Teachers Aide
Served as 1:1 aide for students with academic and medical needs in the classroom
Collaborated with general and special education teacher on instructional program for children
Utilized evidence-based instructional programs such as Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
Kids First Spectrum Services Inc., Great Neck, NY
February 2015-present
Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
Utilize ABA principles to help children decrease prompt dependency with daily living and vocational skills
and to meet behavior goals established in childrens Behavior Intervention Plan
Collect data and task analysis as well as record anecdotal notes to track childs progress towards mastering skills
and Individualized Education Plan goals
Conduct discrete trial sequences and make curriculum modifications to help children acquire new cognitive skills
Analyze data to compose monthly reports detailing childs progress with targeted goals, skills and behaviors
Supervise new ABA therapist through weekly observations to ensure continuous progress made by student
Private Tutor
September 2011-present
Self-employed Personal Tutor
Assess children through the use of error analysis and curriculum- based measurements to detect weaknesses in
core subject areas
Devise exercises and reward systems for children to practice topics and improve intrinsic motivation to work
Communicate with childrens parents and teachers about childs educational progress

Monitor childrens progress with the use of portfolio assessments and anecdotal notes