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Ally M. Zelinsky

Niagara Falls,NY

Summary

Experienced Elementary Teacher with a strong educational background and a proven track record in the classroom. Passionate about working with elementary students, my time as the lead teacher in the classroom has solidified my dedication to education. Eager to contribute my skills, learn new strategies, and make a valuable impact in your school district.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
09.2024 - Current
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.

4th Grade Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Teacher, Pre-k 3

Bloneva Bond Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of pre-k learning standards.
  • Organized professional, student based centers in classroom.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment and promoted social, cognitive, and emotional development in young children.

Kindergarten summer school teacher

Hyde Park Elementary
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Catered to needs of students with learning disabilities by providing extra assistance.

Long Term Substitute Pre-k 4

Kalfas Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of pre-k learning standards.
  • Organized professional, student based centers in classroom.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment and promoted social, cognitive, and emotional development in young children.

Student Teacher, Kindergarten

Hyde Park Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Niagara Falls City School District
  • Niagara Falls City School District
  • Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
  • Developed lesson plans, took detailed notes on impact and adapted methods based on results.
  • Took detailed notes during teacher observations, noting teaching methods and gaining deep understanding of techniques

Substitute Teacher, Grades pre-k-12

Niagara Falls City School District
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Including Special Education and Teacher associate positions

Education

Masters of Science Degree - undefined

Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York
03.2025

Bachelor’s Degree - Combined Childhood Education

Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, New York

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Emergency Covid-19
  • Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Emergency Covid-19
  • NYS Teaching Assistant Certification

Computer Technology And Teaching Skills

Proficient in MS office, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, Flip grid, Google classroom, Smartboard, Elmo, PowerSchool, and teaching strategies, apple classroom, fundations, wonders, I-ready

Awards

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
  • Foundations of Leadership Certificate One- Communication skills, critical and creative problem solving and collaboration.
  • Foundations of Leadership Certificate Two- Critical intelligence and diversity, emotional intelligence, resilience, and confidence.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
09.2024 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
09.2023 - 06.2024

Kindergarten summer school teacher

Hyde Park Elementary
07.2022 - 08.2022

Teacher, Pre-k 3

Bloneva Bond Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023

Student Teacher, Kindergarten

Hyde Park Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021

Long Term Substitute Pre-k 4

Kalfas Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022

Substitute Teacher, Grades pre-k-12

Niagara Falls City School District
01.2018 - 01.2021

Masters of Science Degree - undefined

Buffalo State College

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science

Niagara County Community College

Bachelor’s Degree - Combined Childhood Education

Buffalo State College

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