Esteemed Educator with 50 Years of Experience

Location:

Trenton, NJ

Posted:

March 26, 2026

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DR. L E N A E U R E

OBJECTIVES

To nurture and empower young people to utilize their abilities to set, and achieve higher academic goals. To use poetry, composition, and creative writing skills as strategies to further explore, and comprehend instructional activities.

CERTIFICATIONS

[1997] New York City Public Schools License, Permanent, K- 6th Grade

[2001] New York State Public Schools Teacher Certificate, Permanent, Nursery to 6th Grade, N-6

{2023} New Jersey State Elementary School Teacher K-6 Teacher License

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly dedicated educator with 50 years of experience in Education. Has demonstrated proficiency in the areas of: Teaching, Community Development, Counseling, Management, & Fine Arts.

Certified Educator with a permanent New York State Common Branches License, (Nursery to 6th Grade).

Acknowledgeable reputation with students - energetic, creative, and committed, with the ability to multi-task, and motivate youth for excellence. Youth Choir Director, and songwriter of over 200 songs for children.

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

[1982-1983] Tree of Life Montessori School, Brooklyn, NY

[Group Teacher of Kindergarten Class]

[1983-2004] New York City Dept. of Education, Brooklyn, NY

Elementary & Middle School Teacher from K to 8th grades

[1986-1987] Alternative Visions Program, Brooklyn, NY

[GED Teacher specializing in Reading & ELA]

(Retired 07-01-2004)

1989-1990 Communication Arts/Vocal Music Teacher, P.S. 3, BK.NY

1992-1993 Vocal Music Teacher, JHS 265, BK, NY

1996-1999 Vocal Music Teacher for K-5 grades, P.S. 25, BK, NY

[2004-2014] New York City Dept. of Education, Brooklyn, NY

[Substitute Teacher] (Resigned 2014/Resumed Teaching 2019)

[10-2019 - ] New York City Dept. of Education, Brooklyn, NY

(Started Substitute Teaching in NYC Schools again)

[5-2007 to 12-2008] Neighborhood Day Nursery of Harlem, New York, NY

[Lead Teacher of Kindergarten Class]

[12-2008 to 07-2009] Freewill Day Care Center, 16 Howard St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

[Group Teacher of 3 yr. old Class]

[01-2020 to 06-2022] Chester Community Charter School, Chester, PA (5th Grade Reading Specialist, Instrumental & Vocal Music Teacher)

{08-2023 to 03-2025} Hedgepeth Williams School of The Arts, Trenton, NJ

Instrumental & Vocal Music Teaccher for 4 to 6th graders

EDUCATION

[2009 – 08-26-2017 ] Capella University, Minn., MN

(Online doctoral student w/ PhD in Education,

Educational Leadership in Administration)

[1999-2001] New School University, New York City, NY

[Master of Fine Arts degree, M.F.A., Creative Writing]

[1996-1999] The College of Mt. St. Vincent, Riverdale, NY [Master of Science degree, M.S., Urban & Multicultural Education]

[1966-1970] Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

[Bachelor of Arts degree, B.A., Secondary Education & French]

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Produced & Released 2 CDS for kids,”I AM SOMEBODY” & “INCREASE THE PEACE”

[Writing an ELA Curriculum, “WISE WORD POWER,” to elevate the literacy

skills of 2nd to 5th graders who have reading problems, 2012].

[Producing kid’s TV Show, THE WINNER’S CIRCLE on BCAT TV, 2010]

[Journalist -Submitted articles on community events to the New York media.]

[Writing biographies, short stories, and poetry.]

Songwriting, acting, singing, and directing youth choirs.]

(Composer of Grammy-winning song, “Dancing In The Spirit” is Track 8 on Cece

Winans’ CD, “LET THEM FALL IN LOVE,” which won a Grammy Award in 2018.)

PUBLISHED WORKS

The Great Divas Of Gospel: A Poetic Tribute to Gospel’s Pioneers (Book) Sum Very Peachy Music Publishing Co., 1999

“I Am Somebody” - An Empowerment Activity Book for Students, Sum Very Peachy Music Publishing Co., 2006

“Wise Word Power” A New Reading Curriculum w/ Original Songs for 2nd & 3rd Graders, (w/ Teacher’s Guide & Student Activity Book) Sum Very Peachy Music Publishing Co. 2011

Poetic Tributes to Magnificent Leaders of African American Culture (FromA to Z)

Sum Very Peachy Music Publishing Co., 2022 Available in color at:

https://www.blurb.com/11143791-

LANGUAGE

A little Spanish & French.

REFERENCES

Ms. Lynda K. Smith

Administrative Assistant

41 Convent Avenue Apt. 5K

NYC, NY 10027

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