Brian Long
Amityville,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at New York City Schools, specializing in literacy enhancement and student success programs. Adept at implementing adaptive instructional techniques and fostering collaboration among educational teams. Recognized for developing innovative curriculum and effective behavioral intervention strategies that significantly improved student engagement and academic performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
New York City Schools
Brooklyn, USA
01.2007 - Current
- Taught honors, general education, and specialized instruction classes
- Used student portfolios and performance tasks to vary assessment strategies
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyze data and inform instructional decisions and differentiate instruction
- Developed and instructed curriculum for Senior Composition, World Literature, and Credit Recovery
- Provided AIS instruction for students with special needs, ELL students, and struggling readers
- Co-founded Video Game Literacy Club
- Led professional development on literacy for peers
- Provided Saturday ELA Regents Prep
- Used direct instruction in how to monitor reading for meaning and use fix-up strategies
Dean of students
New York City Schools
Manhattan, USA
01.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with guidance, parent coordinator, advisors, teachers, and administration
- Developed alternative interventions to improve student behavior and strengthen academic progress
- Conferred with parents to generate strategies for academic and behavioral needs
- Assisted testing coordinator with standardized exams
Education
Non-matriculated Secondary Special Education -
CITE/St. Rose
Oceanside, NY07.2019
Master of Science - Adolescent Literacy, Grades 5-12
Dowling College, Rudolph Campus
Oakdale, NY05.2012
Reading Specialist in Training -
Dowling Literacy Center
Oakdale, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English, Magna Cum Laude
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, NY05.2007
Skills
- Student success programs
- Literacy enhancement strategies
- Teaching methodologies and practices
- Responsibilities as dean of students
- Preparation for SAT assessments
- Adaptive instructional techniques
- Video game literacy initiatives
- Engagement strategies for students
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Expertise in interactive technology applications
- Troubleshooting educational technology issues
- Utilization of Khan Academy resources
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Communication with parents and guardians
- Collaboration within educational teams
- Management of classroom environments
- Application of educational technologies in teaching
- Facilitation of group learning experiences
- Integration of technology into the curriculum
- Implementation of smart classroom technologies
- Development of critical thinking abilities in students
- Techniques for personalized instruction
- effective student assessment methods
Certification
- English Language Arts 7-12, Professional
- Literacy 5-12, Professional
- Students with Disabilities/Generalist 7-12, Professional
- Students with Disabilities/English Language Arts 7-12, Professional Extension
- Electrical 7-12, Professional
- Residential/Commercial Building Maintenance & Remodeling 7-12, Professional
Other Work Experience
- Personal Construction P/T, 2007-Present
- General Construction F/T, 1998-2007
Accomplishments
- Teachers of Tomorrow, 2008-2011
- Sigma Tau Delta/ Beta Theta chapter (National English Honor Society), April 2007
- Alpha Sigma Lambda/ RHO chapter (National Honor Society for Adult Students), April 2006
- Scholar Transfer Award (C.W. Post), January 2005
Affiliations
- Softball manager, District 34 Bronze Champions 2023
- Softball coach, Lindenhurst American Little League 2021-2023
- Basketball coach, West Babylon Community Center 2020-2022
- Basketball coach, CYO 2017-2020
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
New York City Schools
01.2007 - Current
Dean of students
New York City Schools
01.2007 - Current
Non-matriculated Secondary Special Education -
CITE/St. Rose
Master of Science - Adolescent Literacy, Grades 5-12
Dowling College, Rudolph Campus
Reading Specialist in Training -
Dowling Literacy Center
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English, Magna Cum Laude
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
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