SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Experienced NYS/NYC Licensed Teacher w/Masters Degree - Elementary N,

K, 1-6 - Talented Teacher, Expert Creating a Nurturing Classroom with

High Educational Expectations. Inspired by School's Mission. Strong

passion for a creative learning environment that includes: problem-

solving, collaborative learning; interacting with loving adults, peer

groups, interesting materials, individual personalized instruction,

fostering student's academic excellence, cognitive, social growth;

active and experiential learning. Taught in a traditional Head-Start

program using Creative Curriculum/High Scope, team and peer teaching,

tutoring programs. Included parents in classroom lessons. Conducted

ESI & Work Sampling Tests. Tested, evaluated, observed children while

completing Health, Development, Observation & Anecdotal Forms.

Dynamic, Motivated, Student-Centered Teacher -LOVES Teaching Children,

Enjoys Helping Others Achieve Their Academic Potential and Reaching

Personal Goals.

> Developed and Implemented Culturally Sensitive, Age Appropriate

Lessons; Innovative, "Hands-on" Activities with Student Participation;

Differentiated Instruction.

> Teaching Reading, Writing, Math, Civics Skills; Conducting ESI & Work

Sampling Testing.

> Strengthened Children's Self-esteem by Cultivating Interests, Positive

Peer Relationships; Improved Reading, Math, and Literacy Skills.

> Team Player, Excellent Communication Skills, Effective Collaborating

with Other Professionals, Working Closely with Students and Families.

> Experienced Supervising Teachers & Assistants; Testing, Evaluating,

Guiding, Observing Children, Completing Health, Development,

Observation, and Anecdotal Forms.

> Actively Involved Connecting with the Community and Families -

Encouraging Parent Involvement and Participation, Community Outreach,

Planned/Lead Trips; Setup Parent-Teacher Conferences, Home Visits;

Supervised Volunteers; Assisted with Fundraising Projects.

> Excellent Supervisory, Administrative, Business, Problem Solving,

Analytic, Office Skills.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

> Private Companion-Aide Part Time 1/2012-3/2013

> Middleton's Early Learning Center 9/2009 - 6/2010, 9-12/2011, 1-3/2013

> Lynbrook School Substitute 3/2009-6/2011

> PAL Head-Start, Brooklyn, NY 9/2001- 2/2009

> Our Kids Place Pre-school, Kindergarten, Rosedale, NY 1997- 2001UPK

Enrichment

> Alphabet Land Pre-school Woodmere, NY 1989- 1991

> NYC Schools, LI Schools (Lynbrook, Oceanside) 1989 - 1994, 2010-2011

EDUCATION

> M.A. Early Childhood/Elementary Education - New York University

> B.S. Early Childhood/Elementary Education - Finch College

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