April Burshtein
North Babylon,NY
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
West Babylon School District
West Babylon, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Taught in all school levels within the West Babylon district
- Maintained classroom instruction aligned with West Babylon School District lesson plans
- Managed student behavior using district procedures and classroom expectations
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting
Substitute Teacher
North Babylon School District
North Babylon, New York
01.2026 - Current
- Taught in all levels of schools within the North Babylon district
- Preserved safe, orderly classrooms following North Babylon School District policies
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques
- Communicated lesson instructions and updates to teachers and administrators
Student Teaching Experience
Ithaca High School
Ithaca, New York
09.2026 - 12.2026
- Taught two 9th grade English classes both regents/honors and co-taught English as a new language.
- Co-taught a 10th grade English class with English as a new language.
- Attended Ithaca High School classes and followed daily academic schedules
- Completed coursework using Ithaca High School learning materials and teacher guidance
- Collaborated with mentor and ENL co-teacher
- Participated in professional development days
Camp Counselor
Jules Knice
North Babylon, New York
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers
- Monitored camper behavior and enforced safety rules
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp
Cortland Library Technology Student Worker
Peter Dawes, Raven Clessa, Krista Natale
Cortland, New York
05.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support and instructional assistance to help students succeed
- Greeted visitors at the front desk, answered questions, and provided directions or assistance
- Answered phones and directed inquiries to appropriate office contacts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education English
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2027
Advanced Regents Diploma -
North Babylon High School
North Babylon06-2023
Early College Program
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Instructional support
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom organization
- Parent engagement
Accomplishments
- New York State Triple C Award
- Deans List at SUNY Cortland Spring 2025
- Presidents List at SUNY Cortland Fall 2025, Spring 2026
Affiliations
- Education Club at SUNY Cortland
- Volunteer Work for Honor Society in high school
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society at SUNY Cortland
Certification
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Workshop (CAR)
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Workshop (SAV)
- Dignity for All Students Act Workshop (DASA)
Timeline
Student Teaching Experience
Ithaca High School
09.2026 - 12.2026
Substitute Teacher
North Babylon School District
01.2026 - Current
Cortland Library Technology Student Worker
Peter Dawes, Raven Clessa, Krista Natale
05.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
West Babylon School District
01.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Jules Knice
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education English
SUNY, Cortland
Advanced Regents Diploma -
North Babylon High School
Early College Program
Suffolk Community College