Staff Teacher

DEBRA L. KESSLER

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Syosset, New York 11791

646-***-****

Education

Hunter College, New York, New York

M.S. Elementary Education- Specialization in Science

Degree May 1999

University Of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

B.S. Early Childhood Developmental Education, 1994

Dean's List spring 1991, Spring 1992, Fall 1993, Spring

1994

Certification Permanent Pre Kindergarten through 6th grade

Experience

Summer 2012-

Present Lawrence Woodmere Academy-336

Woodmere Blvd.

Director of Lower Camp

Supervised the staff and children first through third grade

in all summer camp activities.

Held daily meetings with counselors to ensure proper

procedures were followed. Arranged and supervised

neighborhood trips and activities.

Fall 2004-

Present Private Tutoring

Created a program of home instruction that included

individual or groups of children at the elementary level.

Engaged children in a variety of test taking

strategies to ensure independent success.

September 2002- Director of Tutor Time Manhattan

November 2004 Helped open and provide a loving environment for children

between the ages of 6 weeks - 5years. Supervised 35 staff

members who reported directly to me. Maintained day to day

operations to ensure the center ran efficiently.

Fall 2001-2002 P.S. 72- 131 East 104th Street Manhattan

First Grade Teacher

Promoted literacy through open court reading program.

Worked hand in hand with children on mathematics to prepare

for future exams.

Fall 1997-2001 P.S.101, Andrew Draper Academy, 141 East 111th

Street Manhattan

Kindergarten Teacher

Implemented Kindergarten core curriculum. Promoted

literacy through Open

Court Reading Program. Provided a loving and safe school

experience. Worked

hand in hand with parents to ensure success.

Fall 1994- 1997 La Scuola, New York 12 East 96th Street Manhattan

First Grade Head Teacher

Designed and implemented first grade curriculum adhering to

New York State

curriculum guidelines. Introduced whole language and

writers' workshop programs. Administered standardized

tests and conducted evaluations. Worked closely with the

administration and colleagues designing bilingual

programs. Held monthly conferences with parents.

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