A motivated, socially rounded, culturally diversified, teacher with a sound ethics. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am capable of providing targeted lesson informed by data.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Uplift Heights Preparatory
07.2021 - 05.2024
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using Eureka.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student.
Taught 2 classes of 29 students.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
English Learner Interventionist
Allen High School
07.2020 - 07.2022
Taught whole groups under guidance of senior instructors.
Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Provided individualized support for struggling English learners by implementing targeted interventions, resulting in significant growth in their reading and writing abilities.
Organized and led extracurricular activities focused on language acquisition and cultural exchange, enriching the overall educational experience of students..
Promoted a love for reading among ELL students by curating diverse classroom libraries featuring high-quality literature from various cultures around the world.
Partnered with community organizations to provide additional resources for ELL families outside of school hours, supporting their integration into the local community.
Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
ACS-CW Specialist: CPS Investigator
Nyc Administration Children Services
03.2017 - 07.2020
Receive allegations of child abuse and neglect from ACS child abuse and neglect hotline
Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
Investigate the safety of children in their environment
Assess and relocate children for their safety through removal process when necessary
Report and Staff with Supervisor, District Attorney, and Court on substantiated abuse and or neglect
File record and report any paperwork to complete the process to ensure the safety of children
Any other duties necessary as requested by the supervisor or district director
Attempt to ensure a kinship, culture and community by assisting in the family home improvement with resources available
Education
Master of Science - EC-6
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY
06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
06.2015
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY
07.1999
Skills
Flexible and adaptive
Computer skills data base & most software applications (Google, Zoom, etc)
Time management abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Growth Mindset
Behavior Modification Techniques
Social-Emotional Learning training
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
ESL- English as Second Language
Teamwork and Collaboration
Reliability
Serving Diverse Communities
Timeline
Teacher
Uplift Heights Preparatory
07.2021 - 05.2024
English Learner Interventionist
Allen High School
07.2020 - 07.2022
ACS-CW Specialist: CPS Investigator
Nyc Administration Children Services
03.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Science - EC-6
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York