Taryn Grimes
Rochester,NY
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter Middle School
Rochester, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Compiled, administered, and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Designed learning activities to engage students in mathematical concepts.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Used data analysis techniques to track student performance over time.
- Provided individualized support and instruction to struggling students.
- Demonstrated the key values of institution in every relationship and daily interaction.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Evaluated students' academic performance, social development, and behavior.
Middle School Math Teacher
Neighborhood Charter School Harlem
Harlem, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with co-teachers to continuously improve best classroom practices and support achievement of the overall goals and mission of NCSH
- Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students
- Reflect critically and analyze data to identify areas for further improvement in instruction
- Measure student achievement and progress toward all learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools
- Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged
- Develop and implement IEP and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
Behavior Technician
Proud Moments
Cedarhurst, Long Island
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Implement behavioral plans
- Collaboration with BCBA to work with clients and families
- Provide ABA services to children with Autism
- Developed student-centered activities/lessons designed to engage and teach students with Autism
Student Teaching
Brentwood Union Free School District
Brentwood
01.2021 - 05.2021
- 6th grade in a general education classroom
- 6th grade self-contained special education classroom
- Created lesson plans on Math, Science and ELA subject areas
- Developed student-centered lessons designed to engage both remote and in-person students
- Integrated remote/hybrid technology in daily lessons
- Effectively used Nearpod and Forms to collect student data and feedback and target gap areas
- Conducted extra helps for struggling students and work with small groups
- Collaborated with colleagues on making materials and handouts
- Assisted with the Impact Friendship Club
Public Administration & Policy Internship
Cortland
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted Mayor of the city of Cortland with city operations
- Organized downtown revitalization, city wide cleanup initiatives, and other partnerships with SUNY Cortland
- Attended city and state representative meetings on educational policy
- Conducted research and projects on school closures and its impact
Education
Master of Science - Teaching Childhood Education/Special Education
Long Island University at Post
05.2021
B.A. - Political Science/Public Administration, Economics
SUNY Cortland
05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office
- Empathy and patience
- IEP planning
- Lesson planning
- Assessment strategies
- Record keeping
- Standardized testing techniques
- Subject matter expertise
- Creative lesson planning
- Data-driven instruction
- Reporting and documentation
- Social-emotional learning training
- Cultural sensitivity
- Performance assessments
- Developing presentations
- Keyboarding skills
- Report writing
- File management
Certification
NYS COVID-19/Conditional Dual Certification: Childhood Education/Special Education Grades 1-6
Accomplishments
- Honor Student Phi Delta Kappa Chapter Member at LIU Post, 12/01/19 - Present
Experience cont.
- Observations, 02/01/19, 12/31/20, Observed daily classroom operation and provided assistance to students in general education and special education settings in the Jericho School District, Brentwood Union Free School District, and LIU Post’s Gifted Youth Center.
- NYS SUNY/CUNY Puerto Rico Recovery Partnership, Puerto Rico, Summer 2018, Support community in rebuilding home destroyed by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Treasurer and Public Relations chair, Pan African Student Association, SUNY Cortland, 08/01/15, 05/31/18, Accounted and allocated all funds, attended budget meetings, created proposal requests, disbursed funds, and organized campus events, Organized collaborations between multiple on campus organizations, Promoted events through social media and tabling
- Black Student Union, SUNY Cortland, 08/01/15, 05/31/18, Assisted in bringing awareness of the Black culture on campus through daily meetings and campus wide inclusive programs.
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter Middle School
04.2024 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Neighborhood Charter School Harlem
08.2021 - Current
Behavior Technician
Proud Moments
05.2021 - 08.2021
Student Teaching
Brentwood Union Free School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
Public Administration & Policy Internship
01.2018 - 05.2018
NYS COVID-19/Conditional Dual Certification: Childhood Education/Special Education Grades 1-6
Master of Science - Teaching Childhood Education/Special Education
Long Island University at Post
B.A. - Political Science/Public Administration, Economics
SUNY Cortland
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
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