High School Teacher

Stacey Denton

*** **** ***** ******, *** York, NY 10030 ; 716-***-****; ***********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Highly motivated Science Teacher with experience and expertise in Living Environment, Earth Science, Environmental Science and courses related to high school remediation. Proven record of using data driven instruction to push all academic concepts. Working knowledge of Learning outcomes and strategies that result in high performance on state mandated standardized tests. Extensive background with Special Education students and differentiating instruction.

Key Qualifications

* Current NYS Teaching License, Grade 7-12 Biology ; NYS Fingerprinting

Advanced knowledge in:

Active counseling modalities,

* Extensive experience with leading staff trainings.

* Analysis of data to determine new goals of achievement.

* Strong Strategies for restructuring and organizing ongoing projects.

* Community based Leadership experience with a spiritual influence.

* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

* Expertise in the area of group collaboration and working with teams.

* Proven record of student achievement in Regents Examination in Living Environment and Earth Science

Recent Work Experience

Harlem Childrens Zone April 2014- present

Tutor- living environment

* Tutor students in living environment Regents

* Organize and implement various club activities

* Plan and structure lesson plans for advanced subjects pertaining to success in High School.

New York City Parks And Recreation August 2013 to present

Community Associate

* Organize and implement accurate files of WEP program workers

* Collaborate with members of team to establish best practices for ongoing processing of applications

* Answering phones and addressing key issues related to the timely hiring of employees

* Provide training and basic skills assessment to individuals concerning WEP program

Counseling, Consultative and Mediation Group- Brooklyn,NY July2013 to August2013

Science Teacher

* Taught Science laboratories in OBAMA Program for sixth to eighth grade boys

* Created and facilitated remedial science labs in an effort to push youngsters forward for upcoming school year

* Implemented hands-on activities specifically designed to encourage science learning to struggling students.

District of Columbia Public School System Washington, DC February 2011 to May 2012

K-12 Substitute Teacher

* Placed into long-term substitute classroom assignments within various schools

* Created classroom management and classroom routines to enable positive learning environments

* Created curriculum materials and lesson plans to be implemented

Andrew Jackson Middle School Suitland, MD September 2008 June 2009

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

* Taught remedial students regular curriculum materials to prepare students for state assessments

* Responsible for four sections of classes, more than 120 students for each marking period

* Created science curriculum in accordance with Maryland State Assessment guidelines

* Differentiated instruction for different learners resulting in higher achievement rates

STAR Early College High School Brooklyn, NY September 2006 June 2008

Earth Science/ Environmental Science Teacher

* Created and executed curriculum materials for high school science classes

* Achieved a pass rate of 85% for students taking regents exams

* Created classroom management system where students defined goals and marked progress

* Collaborated with other teachers to ensure that state standards where being meet and achieved

Samuel Tilden/Clara Barton/Roosevelt High School New York October 2004 August 2005

Living Environment/Science & Sustainability Teacher

* Taught high school science classes preparing students for Regents exams and meeting state standards

* Recommended by principal to transfer into different classrooms to assist with science classes

NYC Department of Education, Offsite Educational Services Queens NY September 1996 September 2003

GED Instructor/Site Supervisor

* Directed and guided at-risk 17-21 year old student in completing G.E.D. program

* Supervised two assistant teachers in administering TABE testing, recording results, and tracking attendance

* Implemented attendance retention strategies including home visits and calls to parents

* Differentiated instruction to students depending on their skill level and TABE results

* Achieved a 90% pass rate for students who took the G.E.D. exam after attending classes

* Developed behavioral modification programs that resulted in student achievement and success

Additional Experience

John Adams High School Queens NY September 1994 June 1996

Living Environment Teacher

Washington Irving High School New York, NY September 1992 June 1994

Biology Regents Teacher

Education

Trinity College Washington, DC September 2009 June 2011

Graduate Coursework in Education, to meet updated State Qualifications

College of St.Rose, New York NY 1996

Graduate Level Education Coursework

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana PA. 1992

Masters Level Credits towards Advanced Degree in Biology

Lincoln University Lincoln PA 1989

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Recent Training/Licenses

NY State Teaching License 7-12 Grade, Biology. Expires 2018

Green Jobs Training Training in Environmental Education

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