Lynette Gayadin Ali Ed. D.
***-** *** ****** ***** Ozone Park, N.Y.11420 718-***-**** 718-***-****
ac0lux@r.postjobfree.com
Certification
NYS School Building Leader Initial Certificate (SBL) 09/01/2013
NYS Reading Teacher Permanent Certificate 09/01/2001
NYS Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten And Grades 1-6 Permanent Certificate 09/01/2001
Professional Objective
To seek a position in an organization where I can utilize my knowledge and skills to promote a safe, nurturing, and effective working environment for all, while maintaining productivity for maximum success.
Education & Certification
Doctor of Education-St. John’s University, 2011
Major: Instructional Leadership
Professional Diploma- St. John’s University, 2007
Major: Instructional Leadership
Master of Science in Education-Queens College-CUNY, 2001
Major: Reading
Bachelor of Arts-York College-CUNY, 1998
Major: English (Honors) and Elementary Education
Educational Experience
Kindergarten Teacher-P.S.108Q, 2015-Present
Teach core courses to kindergarten students
Pre-Kindergarten Grade Leader-P.S.108Q, 2010-2015
Assume leadership role in implementing Work Sampling assessment in pre-kindergarten classrooms
Oversee the planning and implementation of pre-kindergarten common core lessons and timeline for 2 pre-kindergarten classes and ensure rigorous habits and opportunities for higher order skills for all
Ascertain access to curricula and cognitive engagement for all students
Design, coordinate, and supervise pre-kindergarten special events including Halloween Performance, Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Performance, and Stepping Up Ceremony
Plan, organize, and supervise three annual trips for 72 families, including Theatre Performances and outdoor activities, such as neighborhood walking trips, and visit to the zoo
Ensure that proper documentations and permission slips are on file for photography, video, and trips and all allergy and religious restrictions are followed when ordering meals for events.
Verify accuracy of dates of pre-kindergarten activities and compatibility with school calendar and make adjustments during the school year as necessary by the New York City Department of Education and principal
Monitor and make changes to upcoming events as necessary by school leadership
Facilitate outreach for parent involvement resulting in a 95% parent turnout at parent workshop on how to help your child succeed in pre-kindergarten
In charge of preparing correspondences, letters, and fliers for pre-kindergarten events for 72 families
Implement authentic student assessments and data driven instructions for student success and readiness for kindergarten
Classroom Teacher-P.S. 108Q, 2001-2010
Implemented curriculum in grades k, 5, and 3 classrooms and raising student achievement through assessment, effective lessons and test preparation practice
Promoted social and emotional advancement through respect for diversity, parent involvement in classroom activities, multicultural books, and cultural events
Conducted multiple means of student assessments, including observations, small group activities, and experiential and cross curriculum lessons
Classroom Teacher-PS. 96Q, 1999-2001
Implemented curriculum in grade 3 classrooms and prepared students for city wide reading and math tests
Achieved significant progress in students’ reading and math scores
Collaborated and wrote grade 3 Social Studies Curriculum using the Little Red School House Model
Classroom Teacher-P.S.223Q, 1998-1999
Implemented curriculum in grade 1 classroom and prepared students for reading and math readiness for grade 2
Coordinated dance performance and trained students on the Electric Slide steps
Leadership Activities and Involvement
Grade Leader Pre-Kindergarten 2010 –2015
In charge of planning, monitoring and
supervising pre-kindergarten activities, and events
Cooperating teacher for high school interns 2003-2005, 2013
and student teacher
Modeled strategies in classroom management
Demonstrated effective reading and math strategies
Reviewed classroom and school rules
Served as role model for students, student interns and
student teacher
Collaborating teacher for paraprofessionals 2010-2015
Plan small and whole group activities jointly with paraprofessionals
Ensure participation and feedback of paraprofessionals in
classroom lessons, and activities
Planner Multi Cultural Night 2001
Collaborated with planning team to prepare multi-cultural program
Discussed with participants costumes and music for performances
Trained dancers on Bollywood dance steps
Organized the preparation of refreshments
Arranged for presence of security agent
Project P.S.96Q Flower Garden 2000
Convened with team to plan location and items
for garden
Solicited community help in preparing garden
sign and donating plants
Bridging gap between youths and senior citizens 2008
Held a brainstorming session on preparation
of interview questions to ask senior citizens
Discussed etiquette when working with seniors
Visited senior center and observed, and
participated in activities with the seniors
Paired with a senior citizen and conducted interview
Provided students an opportunity for feedback to class mates on
the interview experience, and discussion on what they learned
and what they would do differently.
Concluded that senior citizens are valuable members
of society, great source of information and history, and
inspirational role models
Awards and Memberships
P.S. 96Q Teacher Award
Member Kappa Delta Phi
Lynette Gayadin Ali Ed. D.
114-28 121 Street South Ozone Park, N.Y.11420 718-***-**** 718-***-****
ac0lux@r.postjobfree.com
Reference
Dr. Robert Brasco
Director of Graduate Administrative Internship
St. John’s University - Graduate School of Education
Sullivan Hall
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, N.Y. 11439
E-mail: ac0lux@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Helen Andretta
English Department
York College-CUNY
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, New York 11451
E-mail: ac0lux@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Tajpertab Rajkumar
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Department of Academic Literacy and Linguistics
199 Chambers Street
New York, N.Y. 10007
E-mail: ac0lux@r.postjobfree.com