Elementary Teacher School
Resume:
Lynderia S. Mansfield
Watchung, NJ 07069
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CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-3)
Dedicated elementary teacher eager to resume full-time teaching career (currently a Teacher for the Newark Public Schools). Offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-7, with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Creative Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management & Discipline
Standardized Testing / Scoring
Learner Assessment
Experiential Learning
Special Needs Students / IEPs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Newark Public Schools PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Newark, NJ
Elementary Teacher (K-3), 03/16 to Present
Substitute 01/02 to 8/03 Intern Principal (2013)
Hired as a full-time teacher following student teaching practicum, instructing all academic subject areas to classrooms of up to kdg, and Charter Education to 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th grade 5th 6th and 7th grade students. (on excellent terms) at the end of the 2014 academic year to provide full-time care to –stricken grandparent, and enthusiastically resumed teaching for the current fall term.
Key Contributions:
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and history).
Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting district goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity.
Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. As a result, selected to lead district-wide in-service on classroom management.
Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development, textbook review, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
Quickly became a "first-to-call" resource in current substitute teaching role, typically working four days per week. Personally requested by many full-time teachers to take over their classrooms during absences.
Organized and scheduled trips for all grade levels for the school calendar year.
Primary Caregiver 02/14 to 09/16
Stepped away from the classroom to serve as a primary caregiver to grandparent Provided daily care, assisted with financial affairs and coordinated treatment with the medical professionals team.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey
Associate in Television Production Education, 1992
BA in Communication Education, 1995
MA in Corporate Public Communication Education, 2000
MA in Urban Leadership Principal Education 2014
Teacher Certification (Grades K-3), 2004
Supervisor Certification (2013)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Lynderia’s dedication to her students is exceptional... consistently brings creativity and innovation into her lesson plans and classroom... effectively addresses different learning styles... well-respected by teachers and staff – Her enthusiasm for teaching and genuine caring for her students is only surpassed by her instructional talents and resourcefulness Mr. Suite, Former Principal, Belmont Runyon Elementary School, Newark, New Jersey.
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