Social Studies Teacher
Resume:
Andrea Stamps
Bronx, New York 10475
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Summary
● I am a retired teacher.
● I have passionately taught Kindergarten, first, and second grades for 32 year, in both Public and Catholic Schools.
● I improved student scores on MAP Test where 48% met or exceeded the National Reading Average and 28% met or exceeded the National Math Average. I am now looking to serve my community in a new and rewarding way.
● Created and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities, increasing student learning, motivation, and effectiveness.
● Created opportunities for students to learn basic skills through cooperative and differentiated learning.
● Strong classroom management.
● Established open-door policy, improving communication and trust with students and parents.
● Collaborate with staff members in developing curriculum mapping and program trips. Skills
● I am organized, self-motivated, kind and empathetic, positive and encouraging, a problem solver, a fast learner, and I work well with others. I am looking forward to continuing to serve my community in a new and rewarding way.
Experience
09/2016 - 6/2019
Immaculate Conception School, Bronx - Grade 2 Teacher
● Created and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities, increasing student learning and motivation.
● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
● Created and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities, increasing student learning and motivation
● Supervised an average of 25 students in the classroom, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and on field trips.
2
● Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with the NYS Common Core curriculum.
● Strong classroom management.
● Established open-door policy, improving communication and trust with students and parents.
09/1997 - 06/2016
St. Aloysius School, Manhattan - Grade 1 & 2 Teacher
● Created opportunities for students to learn basic skills through centers and cooperative learning.
● Implement new Social Studies program within the first grade.
● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
● Created and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities, increasing student learning and motivation.
● Increased students’ scores in standardized testing (MAP Test).
● Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
● Supervised an average of 25 students in the classroom, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and on field trips.
● Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with the Essentials of Learning and NYS Common Core curriculum.
● Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for my students each year.
● Strong classroom management.
● SMART Board aptitude.
● Established open-door policy, improving communication and trust with students and parents.
● Collaborated with staff members and administrators to evaluate and revise school curriculum and our “Open to Growth” school wide program. 09/1991 - 06/1997
P.S. 92M, Manhattan - Grade 1 Teacher; Member of School Based Management Team
● Immersed at risk students in high interest literature activities through basic skills activities and learning centers.
● Team-taught literacy program with new teachers.
● Provided intervention for disruptive students.
School Based Management Team
● Helped in organizing the development of the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan from 1994 to 1997.
● Aided in conducting intensive needs assessment of the school’s instructional program, resulting in the school’s removal for a list of low performing schools in 1995.
● Aided in addressing reform issues including short and long-range goals, staff development initiatives, and curriculum development.
3
09/1987 - 06/1991
P.S. 78X, Bronx - Grade 1 Teacher
● Instructed up to 28 students individually and in groups.
● Strong classroom management.
● Created learning centers that focused on problem solving, cooperative learning and higher order thinking.
Education
08/1982 - 12/1985
Mt. St. Mary’s College, Newburg, NY - Bachelor of Arts: Psychology / Elementary Education
08/1980 - 05/1982
Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY - None
09/1976 - 5/1980
Our Savior Lutheran High School, Bronx, NY - High School Diploma
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