Carol Concha

Brooklyn, NY

m: 347-***-****

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Professional Summary

Vision-driven education champion with career-long record of instructional design, program implementation, and performance evaluation success for leading organizations

Versatile, personable education professional prepared to transfer needs assessment, instructional design, and program implementation skills honed during 9+ years as an elementary school teacher to a career in the learning and development sector. Proven track record of collecting and analyzing data to assess performance and identify student needs, developing customized instructional materials to optimize learning outcomes. Respected as an empathetic, proactive leader and collaborator with the skillset excel in school teacher-leadership positions, guiding colleagues in curriculum development and continuous performance improvement. Outstanding communicator able to build and maintain lasting relationships with stakeholders including students, parents, colleagues, and school administration. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to making continuous communication and strategic improvements to enable growth.

Core Competencies

Program Implementation

Project Management

Data Collection & Analysis

Performance Evaluation

Instructional Design

Needs Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Technology Implementation

Group Instruction

Public Speaking

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Professional Experience

Lefferts Gardens Ascend Lower School, Brooklyn, NY, August 2019 — Present

FIRST GRADE MENTOR, August 2021 — Present

Develop and facilitate comprehensive lesson plans to educate 26 first graders, adapting material to skill level as needed.

Modify instruction accordingly to backfill learning gaps from remote instruction.

Train and mentor a co-teacher joining the classroom mid-year to ensure seamless instructional delivery, strong parent relationships, and understanding of the school’s operating practices and procedures.

Evaluate co-teacher performance through weekly observation, providing actionable feedback and coaching cycles to drive improvement.

Facilitate in-person and remote team meetings on a biweekly basis to discuss intellectual preparation and school priorities leading to high-quality teaching in both classrooms and high academic achievement.

Prepare and deliver high-quality materials for 25 biannual remote and in-person family conferences in collaboration with colleagues.

Educate colleagues in the use and management of remote learning platforms such as Google Classroom.

Implement and maintain the new Bank Street Teddy Bears in Traumatic Times program, focusing on social-emotional growth and trauma recovery, across classrooms within the grade in partnership with a program facilitator.

Curate original, engaging curricular materials for in-person and remote learners using Google Slides.

KINDERGARTEN MENTOR, August 2019 — June 2021

Instructed a group of 25 students in various topics spanning literacy and math.

Utilized Screencastify to create engaging instructional materials for families in order to ensure remote learning accessibility and success.

Adapted existing materials to a remote format to ensure achievement of all learning objectives.

Organized and facilitated remote professional development courses teaching trauma-based practices to 30 staff members.

Created and led a professional development course on play-based learning for 10 staff members.

Served as a point of reference for staff members to provide additional support following professional development courses.

Contributed to discussions regarding the development of remote learning strategies for the incoming cohort of students as a member of the Kindergarten Think Tank in summer 2020.

Evaluated student needs to develop and implement effective remote learning solutions fostering student growth.

Achievement First Endeavor Elementary, Brooklyn, NY, July 2014 — June 2019

SECOND GRADE LITERACY TEACHER, August 2018 — June 2019

Curated and instructed a skill level-appropriate reading curriculum to 95 students, conducting engaging lessons and assessments to facilitate learning.

Assessed and identified unique student needs, including those of remedial and ENL students, in order to differentiate instruction and drive accessibility and success with curricular materials.

Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through open, regular communication at least once per month for each student.

Outperformed parent expectations by providing exceptional student support, achieving an average rating of 4.75/5 on the parent survey.

Coordinated the promotion and execution of three academic nights to deepen understanding of the curriculum and help parents build skills to support students at home, attracting an average 60% family attendance.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, July 2014 — June 2019

Guided small-group reading sessions for approaching advanced students, resulting in 56% of the grade achieving advanced benchmark by end-of-year.

Identified learning needs to create and implement interventions for math, enabling 85% of students to reach end-of-year proficiency on the NWEA MAP assessment.

Introduced ST Math in all kindergarten classrooms in collaboration with colleagues, training parents in strategies to support the program at home and ensuring that all students met educational goals set forth by the program.

Quantified program outcomes to identify improvement opportunities and inform future development.

Communicated with parents on a regular basis to provide updates regarding student progress.

CURRICULUM FELLOW, June 2016 — July 2018

Spearheaded the development of guided reading curriculum for use in network-wide elementary reading classes.

Investigated new teaching strategies and materials to optimize learning outcomes.

Ensured achievement of district standards by integrating necessary learning objectives into curricula.

Piloted lesson plans in various classrooms to ensure seamless delivery.

Collected and analyzed data detailing student performance to assess curriculum success.

Modified curricula according to pilot results in order to enhance outcomes.

Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD, August 2012 — June 2014

PRE-K TEACHER

Participated in the Teach for America program, a national non-profit with the mission of ensuring equitable education for all children.

Reviewed learning objectives to develop a pre-kindergarten math and literacy curriculum.

Instructed a group of 20 four- and five-year-old students in various topics in math and literacy, guiding achievement of an average score of 95% on the end-of-year kindergarten readiness assessment.

Provided customized support to students to ensure individual and group success.

Motivated parent involvement by conducting home visits and encouraging regular family involvement in the classroom.

Supervised and liaised with a paraprofessional to cultivate a positive and cohesive classroom culture.

Education

Summer Academy, 2019

Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, New York, NY

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Early Childhood Education, 2014

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics & Economics, 2012

Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

Volunteerism

Mount Holyoke Club of New York, Secretary

Mount Holyoke Class of 2012 Board, Reunion Co-Chair

Additional Information

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Google Classroom LMS, Canva, Screencastify, Mac OS

Interests: Personal writing, fitness, travel, cooking, interior design, mutual aid, literature

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