Experienced with creating and delivering comprehensive Language Arts curricula. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies to engage middle school students in critical thinking and literacy knowledge of fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Manalapan Englishtown Regional School District
09.2022 - Current
Develop and implement effective lesson plans aligned with state standards and school curriculum for 7th and 8th grade Language Arts.
Incorporate technology to enhance instruction, differentiated learning, and engage students in the classroom.
Administer classroom assessments, including Link It and NJSLA, and utilize data to inform instruction and guide Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies.
Support and accommodate students with 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the special education team.
Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and academic performance.
Manage classroom behavior in a positive and productive manner that supports all learners.
Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide activities.
Provide timely and meaningful feedback through grading and progress monitoring.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to grow and learn.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians
09.2002 - 06.2004
Language Arts teacher for grades 6, 7, and 8.
Prepared lessons and classroom assessments.
Worked with co-teachers to integrate various subjects within the Language Arts curriculum.
Coordinated Oratorical Contest and administered and graded statewide ELA exam for grade 8 students.
Member of the Middle States Committee.
Tutored Mathematics for grades 3 and 4.
Judged the yearly Science Fair.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
Skills
Parent-teacher communication
Collaborative learning
Oral communication
Grammar instruction
Certification
Certification in Elementary K-8
Certification with Specialization in Middle School Language Arts Grades 5-8
Teacher Assistant & Substitute Teacher at Manalapan Englishtown School DistrictTeacher Assistant & Substitute Teacher at Manalapan Englishtown School District