With a rich background at the NYC Department of Education, I excelled in fostering supportive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods throughout my career. My expertise in Classroom Management and motivating students has consistently improved educational outcomes across many grade levels.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired-teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1994 - 06.2024
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues within the school community by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences fairly.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative data assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through progress monitoring and small group sessions and differentiation.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Served on SLT, Safety Committee, Consultation Committee, and Professional Development Committee contributing positively to the overall school climate.
Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Served as grade leader across elementary and JHS grades.
Attended Principal's conferences once a month and turn keyed pertinent information to staff.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Building Leadership
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
06-2010
Master of Science - Elementary Education
St. John's University
Staten Island
06-1995
Skills
Classroom Management
Critical Thinking
Motivating students
Behavior Management
Into Reading Trained
Envisions Mathematics Trained
Grade Leader
Timeline
Retired-teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1994 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Educational Building Leadership