BETH J. POLSKY
Delray Beach,Florida
Summary
Results-driven curriculum developer with extensive experience in educational curriculum design. Expertise in crafting engaging learning materials that cater to diverse learning styles, resulting in heightened student engagement and improved academic performance. Strong collaborator adept at working in think tanks and alongside colleagues and administrators to implement modern curricula. Strategic planner and assessment specialist adept at using digital learning platforms to provide knowledge and resources leading to success in challenging situations. Dedicated to enhanced learning and working with specialists to establish best instructional practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Developer & Teaching Coach K-6
Tamim Academy
Boca Raton, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed curriculum supplements for Singapore Mathematics, i-Ready, Wonders, and Hands2Mind programs.
- Authored a math journal, additional enhancements for teaching guides, and gave workshops on implementation of best practices in teaching pedagogy.
- Evaluated and assessed children's learning progress to tailor curriculum effectively.
Interim Assessment Specialist
The Unity School
Delray Beach, FL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Analyzed feedback from stakeholders to identify areas of improvement in assessments after conducting and grading exams.
- Advised faculty members on how best to use assessment information in making decisions about teaching methods or curriculum design.
- Assumed a leadership role for the Assistant Principal while being a key decision-maker regarding student placements for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
Adjunct Professor of Education
NSU, Fischler Academy of Education
Davie, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered lectures in a bachelor's degree program covering courses like Assessing Literacy and Reading Instruction, Methods for Teaching Mathematics, and Social Studies in a Global Society.
- Reduced yearly student attrition to below 2% by addressing concerns and updating course goals
- Utilized Canvas, GoReact, and Mursion for education delivery resulting in an 88% increase in student performance
Tenured 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teacher
Scholastic Academy
Westchester, N.Y.
01.2005 - 12.2020
- Functioned in the role of a CET Committee, presenting statistical results to New York State auditors, contributing to up to a 60% boost in overall achievement.
- Utilized rubrics, portfolios, rotating centers, RTI intervention techniques, and restorative practices effectively, leading to measurable student success.
- Trained teachers on innovative math methods and SIOP for ELL learners, leading to school improvement district-wide.
Director for a Gifted and Talented Pull-out K-4 Program
The Bayview Avenue School of Arts and Sciences
Freeport, N.Y.
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Wrote, revised, and coordinated concert programs and schedules according to the principal's directives.
- Orchestrated events and performances such as Black History Day, Parents as Reading Partners, and Grandparents' Day Celebrations.
- Tested and identified students for a pull-out program based on data analysis of I.Q. Exams which had to place them in the 64.6 percentile range.
Education
School Administration, M. S. + 30 -
Hunter College
01.1998
Early Childhood Education, M. A. -
New York University
01.1992
Dance Education, B. S. -
New York University
01.1987
Skills
- Digital learning platforms
- Instructional presentations
- Instructional coaching
- Training delivery
- Instructional best practices
- Curriculum mapping
- Course evaluation
- Curriculum design
- Digital literacy
- Pedagogical research
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Prof. Elementary (K-6), Florida State, 01/01/23
- TEFL & TSOL (180 hrs.), ITT International, 01/01/20
- SIOP Certified, NY State, 01/01/18
- Permanent Gifted Extension, NY State, 01/01/06
- S. A. S. School Admin, N.Y.C., N.Y., 01/01/98
- Permanent K-6 (Elementary Ed.), N.Y.C., N.Y., 01/01/92
Accomplishments
- Author of the Hunter Outreach Newsletter, sent to over 1,000 schools nation-wide
- Speaker at the National Association of Laboratory Schools annual conference on Integrated Curriculum
- Owner of Achieving-It, LLC responsible for improving student success & coaching teachers
Awards & Interests
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor society/NYU
- Delray Chamber of Commerce
- Golf player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Curriculum Developer & Teaching Coach K-6
Tamim Academy
08.2023 - 08.2024
Interim Assessment Specialist
The Unity School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Adjunct Professor of Education
NSU, Fischler Academy of Education
08.2022 - 05.2023
Director for a Gifted and Talented Pull-out K-4 Program
The Bayview Avenue School of Arts and Sciences
09.2005 - 06.2007
Tenured 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teacher
Scholastic Academy
01.2005 - 12.2020
School Administration, M. S. + 30 -
Hunter College
Early Childhood Education, M. A. -
New York University
Dance Education, B. S. -
New York University
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