Bria Jones-Colon
The Bronx
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Level Team Leader
Promise Academy I Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised 4 lead teachers and 4 teaching fellows, fostering collaboration through the implementation of effective communication strategies and regular team meetings.
- Organized extracurricular events such as field trips, school assembles to enhance learning experiences.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from team members regarding instructional practices and classroom policies.
- Collaborated with other grade-level team leaders to share best practices to improve learning environment across the school.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies, and meetings.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaborations between subject area teachers to create meaningful connections between content areas for students.
Lead Teacher/Social Studies Teacher
Promise Academy I Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Prepare and organize instructional materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, ensuring resources are aligned with lesson goals and standards, and diverse learning styles.
- Analyze student performance data to identify learning gaps, track academic progress, and implement targeted interventions.
- Advocate for student needs by collaborating with parents, school officials to ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, strategies for academic success.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques.
Teaching Assistant/Fellow
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Supported lead teachers in creating and implementing lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and addressing diverse learning needs. Assisted with classroom management, maintaining a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in organizing classroom events like presentations, performances, or exhibitions of student work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY06-2024
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Collaboration
- Staff development
- Teacher mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
Leadership
- Grade Team Leader
- Computer Coding
Certification
- NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education Grades 1-6
Professional Experience
3rd Grade Team Lead
Computer Coding
Curriculum Development
Timeline
Grade Level Team Leader
Promise Academy I Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher/Social Studies Teacher
Promise Academy I Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant/Fellow
08.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
Lehman College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
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