High School Teacher

MARIA TSOUKALAS

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STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10314

718-***-**** **************@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS

• Promote strong relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students, and parents.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Technological skills include use of the overhead projector, SMARTboard, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the World Wide Web.

• Knowledge of how to incorporate technology such as wikis, weblogs, Webquests, virtual field trips, and PowerPoint presentations into all subject areas.

• Familiar with School-wide Enrichment Model, Independent Investigation Model, Writer’s Workshop, Guided Reading, Everyday Math, and differentiated instruction.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

• File # 857077

• Public School Teacher Initial Certificate Childhood Education, Grades 1-6

• Substitute Teacher Certificate

• CPR Certificate

• New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (LAST, ATS-W, CST Multi-Subject) –Passed

- CST- Students with Disabilities – Passed

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Major: Childhood Education May 2009

Thesis: Can a spelling in parts strategy with classroom blogging improve the spelling ability of 5th grade students in a general education classroom?

Academic Accomplishments:

• Met all academic requirements as a full time student while maintaining full time employment.

• Dean’s List, 2007-2009

• Recipient, Pan Lemnian Philanthropic Association Scholarship

Extracurricular Activities:

• Member, SEEK for Excellence Club

• Project Hospitality

• Habitat for Humanity

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE June 2007

Major: Science, Letters & Society Concentration: Elementary Education

Student Teaching:

Public School 54, Staten Island, New York

• Observed and interacted with children and the classroom teacher in 1st and 4th grade settings.

• Learned various instructional and assessment techniques as well as daily routine methods.

• Gained an understanding of strategies designed to develop relationships with faculty and parents.

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WORK HISTORY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS 54, 22, 60, 21, 36, 39, &188 – Brooklyn/Staten Island, New York

Substitute Teacher March 2007 – present

• Implement daily instruction and assessments left by the classroom teacher.

• Quickly adapt to school rules, routines and procedures.

• Maintain the safety of the children in class, during transitions and dismissal.

• Provide a learning-friendly environment for children of all abilities.

• Accompany teacher and students on trips while providing supervision

YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK – Staten Island, New York

Counselor – P.S. 22 & P.S. 39 October 2007- June 2008 & November 2009 – December 2011

• Provide homework help in all subject areas for elementary aged students

• Establish rules, routines and behavior expectations

• Implement 10 week themed learning units with culminating project

• Develop appropriate and engaging learning centers and lessons

• Build and maintain relationship with staff and parents

NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, Staten Island, New York

Tutor – P.S. 13 March – June 2007 & September 2008 – June 2009

• Tutored students in English and Mathematics within small group instructional settings.

• Provided homework assistance.

• Supervised and managed student behavior in class tutoring sessions and activities.

SEEK LEARNING CENTER AT THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, Staten Island, New York

Tutor September 2008 – May 2009

• Assisted college students in strengthening their skills in outlining, organizing, editing, researching, and composing college level written essays.

• Provided students with positive feedback to improve motivation, overall writing ability, and academic standing.

• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop workshops in writing for current future students.

STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER, Staten Island, New York

Tutor October 2005 – July 2006

• Planned and implemented curricula for junior high school and high school students.

• Adapted instructional styles and content for students ranging in age and ability.

• Tutored in the areas of Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science, Global and American History, Reading Comprehension and Composition, and Grammar.

• Provided Regents and GED review, as well as Alcohol and Drug Awareness and Career education.

• Administered Behavioral Intervention Plans and other classroom management measures as required.

REFERENCES

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