So What? I Learn Differently!

Coming Soon!
So What? I Learn Differently!
A book about Learning Disabilities / Learning Differences
written in the first person perspective
by Yonatan Koch

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

As a student with learning differences, I have been annoyed by the lack of first-person narratives on learning disabilities or "learning differences," as I call them throughout my book. During my sophomore year at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, I shared my feelings with my father, who suggested the idea of writing the book. While writing this book, I am teaching students with developemental delays as well as autistic students. I want to give back to students what my teachers gave me – the feeling of success.”

RESUME:

Yonatan Y. Koch
(E-mail me for my address)

Teaching Certification	New York State, Provisional Special Education, N-12 New York State, Provisional Elementary Education, N-6

Education	Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY Master of Science in Computers in Education In Progress (degree expected May 2005 Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY Bachelor of Science in Special Education, January 2003 G.P.A 3.26



Computer Knowledge	Proficent with Macintosh and PC Platforms. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Word Perfect; Page Maker; Adobe PhotoShop; Print Shop, Print Shop Deluxe and Print Shop Ensemble. Managed computer hardware within school systems.

Teaching Experience	Little Meadows Early Childhood Center, Fresh Meadows, NY Special Education Teacher/Educational Evaluator (November 2003 - Present) • Work with group of 12 two - three-year-olds on sensory integration • Evaluate students cognitive ability and academic levels • Form reports based on student's levels of knowledge • Meet with colleagues to discuss appropriate placement for potential students North Country Reform Temple, Glen Cove, NY Religious School Teacher (October 2003 - Present) • Instructed class of 15 Sixth graders in Hebrew and Jewish Concepts • Contacted and met with parents, teachers and administrators • Managed student's behavior • Designed projects which encouraged students to work as a group Center for Developmental Disabilities, Woodbury, NY Special Education Teacher (January 2003 - September 2003) • Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans • Taught developmentally delayed and autistic students basic reading and writing skills • Aided students in following directions • Created annual goals and record data on students’ behaviors Rosemary Kennedy School, Wantagh, NY Student Teacher (October 2002 - December 2002) • Worked with mentally retarded and autistic students • Taught groups of students basic reading and writing skills • Trained students to follow directions • Aided students in a one-on-one setting in completing assignments Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington, NY Student Teacher (September 2002 - October 2002) • Tutored individuals and groups of students in Resource Room • Developed lesson plans and taught groups of 2-5 first- to fifth-grade children • Collaborated with teachers to set and carry out lesson plans • Attended meetings with teachers, parents and administrators
Related Field Experience	Private Tutoring, Roslyn, NY (October 2002 - May 2003) • Tutored 12-year-old with multiple disabilities • Worked on identifying prayers needed for upcoming Bar Mitzvah with a concentration on items related to religion • Had regular interaction with parents and Rabbi Sid Jacobson Center/Camp Kehilla, East Hills, NY Camp Counselor (Summer 2002) • Supervised a group of children in day camp for high functioning campers, teens with minimal learning disabilities, speech/language delays, ADHD, and ED • Took children to activities on a daily schedule • Worked with campers on socialization skills within their group of friends Private Tutoring, Great Neck, NY (December 1999 - June 2001) • Tutored 12-year-old with PDD, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities for his Bar Mitzvah • Attended weekly classes in large group setting with student
Volunteer Service	Pioneer (C. W. Post Campus newspaper), Brookville, NY Managing Editor (September 2001 - May 2002) • Worked closely with section editors, writing articles when necessary • Filled in for Business and Advertising Managers as necessary • Assisted Editor-in-Chief with day-to-day operation of paper Healing the Children, New Milford, CT Event Coordinator (Summer 2000) • Contacted local businesses for sponsorships and monetary donations • Organized Community Wide Tennis Tournament Fundraiser • Worked closely with organization leaders and other volunteers
Other Activities	• Freelance Writer • Writing book on learning differences/disabilities from first person perspective

References	Furnished Upon Request