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Brandon Pol

Bronx,US

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Zeta Charter Schools, excelling in classroom management and individualized instruction. Skilled in lesson planning and fostering critical thinking, I effectively engage parents and collaborate with colleagues to enhance student success. Committed to creating a positive learning environment that promotes academic and social development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Zeta Charter Schools
The Bronx, New York
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student understanding and participation.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress through evaluations and customized feedback sessions.
  • Communicated with parents regarding student behavior and academic performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to establish grade-level curriculum objectives across subjects.
  • Provided insights to parents on student progress during conferences.
  • Supported social development of children using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated small-group instruction targeting specific skills and concepts.
  • Collaborated with service providers and case managers to ensure IEP goals were met, and documented student progress toward accommodations and modifications.
  • 91% passing for the 3rd grade ELA state test, and 97% passing for the 3rd grade math state test.

Lead Science Teacher/Science Grade Team Lead

Success Academy Charter Schools
Bronx, US
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Facilitated understanding of scientific principles through experiments and laboratory activities.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress with quizzes, exams, and standardized assessments.
  • Promoted critical thinking by incorporating open-ended questions in lectures and discussions.
  • Collaborated with faculty to design cohesive educational strategies that improved student success.

English Tutor

03.2019 - 04.2022
  • Elevated student performance in English for grades two to five through tailored tutoring.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans addressing individual needs to enhance understanding and confidence.
  • Set and tracked academic goals for each marking period, resulting in measurable improvement.
  • Collaborated with parents to offer progress updates and strategies for continued learning.
  • Focused on grammar, phonics, and pronunciation during sessions to strengthen language skills.
  • Provided patient guidance in English fundamentals while celebrating progress toward objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
09.2025

Associate in Arts - English

Bronx Community College (CUNY)
Bronx, NY
05.2021

Skills

  • Classroom instruction and management
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative strategies
  • Parent engagement
  • Individualized instruction
  • Small group facilitation
  • Data management
  • Time management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Assessment design and evaluation
  • Customer engagement techniques
  • Critical thinking
  • Mentoring and coaching

Personal Information

Title: 3rd Grade Head Teacher

Additional Information

English Tutor, Freelance, 03/01/19, 04/30/22, Tutored children from Grades 2nd to 5th., Primarily helped in the subject of English., Helped students with pronunciations, grammar, punctuation, and phonics., Set goals for their respective marking periods., Set and tracked academic goals for each marking period, resulting in measurable improvement in student performance., Developed personalized lesson plans to address individual student needs, enhancing their understanding and confidence in English., Collaborated with parents to provide progress updates and strategies for continued learning at home., Elevated student performance through tailored English tutoring, focusing on grammar, phonics, and pronunciation for grades 2-5, setting achievable goals., Nurtured language skills in young learners, providing patient guidance in English fundamentals and celebrating progress towards marking period objectives., Journaling/Writing, Keeps extensive portfolio of well-received academic papers., Free writes reviews and analytic papers that touch a variety of mediums touching on literature, music, video games, and television.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Zeta Charter Schools
09.2024 - Current

Lead Science Teacher/Science Grade Team Lead

Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2023 - 09.2024

English Tutor

03.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

CUNY Lehman College

Associate in Arts - English

Bronx Community College (CUNY)