Passionate educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Math Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2021 - Current
Addressed diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed.
Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of weakness and adjust teaching strategies accordingly, resulting in improved student performance overall.
Overall 72% growth of 1 or more levels on the 2023 NYS Math State Exam
Overall 20% increase in students performing on or above grade level from Sept. '23 to Jan. '24 (iReady)
1st Grade Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
12.2020 - 06.2021
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 06.2020
Served as a model teacher, sharing best practices in instruction and classroom management techniques.
Provided one-on-one support for struggling students through targeted interventions and one-on-one support, improving overall class performance.
Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into daily lessons to address the needs of all learners in a diverse classroom setting.
Served for the after-school Achieve Academy, promoting literacy skills among students outside of regular classroom hours.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as curriculum development committees, professional learning communities, and extracurricular activities.
Overall 79% of students moved 1 or more reading levels from Sept. '19 to Jan. '20 (Fountas & Pinnell)
3rd Grade Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2015 - 06.2018
Drove student learning by creating lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards
Collaborated as grade lead with grade-level team members to create interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across subjects.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.