Desiree Neville
Education
Owings Mills,New York
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Teacher
KIPP Valor Academy
Washington, DC
11.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
KIPP AMP Middle School
Brooklyn, NY
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
5th Grade Level Chair/ELA Teacher
Brooklyn Ascend Middle School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and English Language Arts.
5th Grade Teacher
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Education
Master of Science - Special And General Education
Touro Collee
New York, NY 01.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 09.2003 - 05.2006
Skills
Lesson development
undefinedAccomplishments
Teacher of the Year SY 2018-2019 Brooklyn Ascend Middle School
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KIPP Valor Academy
11.2021 - Current
6th Grade ELA Teacher
KIPP AMP Middle School
03.2020 - 11.2021
5th Grade Level Chair/ELA Teacher
Brooklyn Ascend Middle School
08.2018 - 02.2020
5th Grade Teacher
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
09.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Special And General Education
Touro Collee
01.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Long Island University
09.2003 - 05.2006
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