English Language Arts
Resume:
BRITTANY LINDO
West Babylon, NY 11704
Mobile: 516-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dedicated English teacher with 5 years of experience who can create engaging curriculum and conduct an interactive classroom with detailed planning and efficiency. Passionate about devising and creating ways to teach English underlining the relationship with critical thinking and the importance of the world around us. EDUCATION:
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Graduated–Dec 2021 Master of Science in Education - Literacy Studies
Degree with Distinction - 4.0 GPA
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Graduated– May 2016 Dual Major: English & Textual Studies and English Education Major GPA: 3.3
Dean’s List Fall 2014
CERTIFICATION:
New York State Initial Certificate in English Language Arts 7-12 New York State Professional Certificate Literacy 5-12 EMPLOYMENT:
Massapequa High School - Massapequa School District - Massapequa, NY 10/2018-Present Title: English Teacher
Responsible for teaching English Language Arts to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students based on Common Core Standards. Ensure that students learn proper grammar, writing, and reading comprehension by creating effective lesson plans and assignments for the students. Additional responsibilities:
● Grade student tests and essays, track student progress.
● Create active action plans on how to assist students and achieve goals.
● Teach ELA to 10th and 12th grade students in WING Program. WING is an alternative behavior program for students who have social emotional needs.
● Modernize classroom instruction and assessments by using visual aids and real-world examples to optimize student achievement.
● Utilize effective classroom management techniques that ensure all students engage in healthy social emotional learning.
● Able to observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with different levels of ability.
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. Providing communication with students and parents.
● Engage and take minute notes in weekly meetings with Administrators and collaborate with teachers and parents on students’ progress and needs.
Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School – Hempstead School District – 10/2017-10/2018 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Teacher
● Develop lessons and instruct Social Development and College & Career Planning to students based on Kids2College Curriculum and the MAAX Middle School Curriculum.
● Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using real world examples and technology to optimize student achievement.
● Utilize effective classroom management techniques that ensure a safe learning environment.
● Able to observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with different levels of ability.
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. Baldwin Middle School – Baldwin Union Free School District – Baldwin, NY 9/2017-10/2017 Building Substitute Teacher
● Became familiar with all subjects of instruction required.
● Ability to work with lesson plans established by the primary teacher.
● Developed a versatility in methods on instructs and the ability to adapt quickly.
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. Lawrence Road Middle School – Uniondale School District – Uniondale, NY 9/2016 – 6/2017 Social Studies Teacher – Leave Replacement
● Develop lessons and instruct American History 7th Grade students based on Common Core Standards.
● Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using visual aids and real-world examples to optimize student achievement.
● Utilize effective classroom management techniques that ensure a safe learning environment.
● Able to observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with different levels of ability.
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. English Teacher – Leave Replacement
● Develop lessons and instruct English Language Arts 6th Grade students based on Common Core Standards.
● Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using visual aids and real-world examples to optimize student achievement.
● Enhance student engagement for learning ELA through maintaining a collaborative learning classroom environment.
● Able to observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with different levels of ability.
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. ELA Teacher for Saturday Learning Academy
● Develop lessons and instruct English Language Arts 8th Grade students based on Common Core Standards.
● Enhance student achievement in English Language Arts using the program TeenBiz3000
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. Permanent Substitute Teacher
● Became familiar with all subjects of instruction required.
● Ability to work with lesson plans established by the primary teacher.
● Developed a versatility in methods on instructs and the ability to adapt quickly.
● Establish positive rapport with students, faculty, and family members. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
● Massapequa High School - The Chief Newspaper - Club Advisor (2019-2022)
● Syracuse University School of Education Peer Advisor (2014-2015)
● Relay for Life Team Captain (2013-2014)
● Relay for Life Team Development Committee Member (2012-2014) SKILLS:
Proficient in Google Processing Applications,
MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Organized, Dependable, and Responsible
Fast learner and interested to gain and apply knowledge REFERENCES: Furnished Upon Request
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