Rachael Sylvester
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Ambition and empathic educational professional with six years of solid hands on classroom experience. Committed to the cultivation of a well balanced and supportive learning environment. Where each child receives the attention that he /she needs and deserves. Demonstrated capability to provide individualized support ensuring students unique goals and needs are accommodated.
Educational and credentials
New York City Assistant Teacher Certificate
Bachelor of Art (2005) Major: Sociology
CUNY York College; Jamaica, New York
Associate Degree (2001) Major: Business Administration
Berkeley College; New York, New York
Experience
Charter School
Kipp Amp Academy 09/ 2010 - 07/ 2011
Brooklyn, NY- Paraprofessional
Worked with individual student, to reinforce learning of materials and skills. Assisted with supervising student all through the school day.
New York City Board of Education 11/ 2009 - 07/ 2010 MS 002 District 75
Brooklyn, NY- Pre-Diem Pedagogue
Teach emotional disturbed and learning disabled students in self- contained classroom. Developed and implemented lesson plans for self-contained classroom.
Utilized behavior modification strategies and rewarded positive behavior to maintain a positive well disciplined and motivated classroom. Incorporated group discussion and hands on activities to consolidate important concepts, stimulate independent thought and imagination and foster a fun and social environment
New York City Board of Education
PS: 161 01/ 2007- 06/ 2008
Brooklyn, NY – Per- Diem Pedagogue
Provided curriculum tutoring and guidance to students having academic difficulties. Hands – on experience with small and large classes, within various age group grades levels. Teach basic social bock (Math, Science, Social Studies, and English) and teach grade curriculum through basal text with trade books to meet and exceed county and state educational guidelines
New York City Board of Education
Cobble Hill High School of American Studies 11/ 2006- 06/ 2009 Brooklyn, NY; Per- Diem Pedagogue
Substitute teaching, of Math, Social Studies and ELA, while traveled throughout the school district. Educated a diverse group of elementary and high school students. Developed and presented lesson plans when nothing was left by the teacher. Implemented pre-planned lessons in other cases. Adhered to school curriculum and state standard at all times.
Skills: Student Assessment, Teaching Assistant, Behavioral Management, Enhanced Learning, Guided Reading, Student Participation and Student Motivation.