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Naomi Weiss

Supervised Fieldwork Advisor, Course Instructor

Academic Interests

Collaborative Problem Solving Dual language learning/ Hebrew curriculum Inclusion Metacognition and self-advocacy Neurodevelopmental analysis as a basis for differentiation Reflective practice Special education Therapeutic play

Recent Courses Taught

Some of the Values that Shape My Work

Reflective practice is deeply valued and woven into the fabric of our conversations at Bank Street. In my work with graduate students and with children with significant learning, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges,  I have observed first -hand that we all thrive when learning opportunities embrace our core principle, known as the developmental interaction approach. I also draw heavily upon the neurodevelopmental model to glean specific insights from evidence-based observations in order to address individual  strengths and learning needs while simultaneously nurturing their passions. Our work, however,  is not complete unless we increase our students' meta-cognitive awareness of their neurodevelopmental profiles which increases their ability to self-advocate as well as our ability to advocate on their behalves. We continually engage in collaborative dialogues with students (child or adult), colleagues, and families, instilling optimism and hope in our students for their present and future.

Work with Families, Children, Schools, and Communities

  • Learning Specialist for Student Success Center/All Kinds of Minds
  • Consultant in early childhood intervention program for at risk children from birth through age five.
  • Special education teacher working with children, elementary through high school, with significant emotional, behavioral and learning challenges.

Selected Professional Development Work

  • Consultant in two independent schools, working with K-5  and high schoolteachers and school administrators to apply the neurodevelopmental model and collaborative problem solving as a way of addressing children’s learning and behavioral needs.

  • Facilitator for Schools Attuned in New York City public and independent schools.

Educational Background

  • M.S. Ed., Bank Street College of Education
  • B.A., Queens College, City University of New York
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Contact me:

(212) 875-4636 nweiss@bankstreet.edu
610 W 112Th St # 612
New York, NY 10025-1898