Caryl Craig-Velez
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
2022.09 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
ESL Teacher (Virtual)
GogoKid/ Bytedance Inc.
2018.10 - 2022.06
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
Senior Special Education Instructor
Ministry Of Education, Trinidad And Tobago
2011.02 - 2018.10
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to inform instructional decisions.
- Established clear expectations for student conduct, creating a safe and inclusive classroom culture where all learners could thrive.
NYC Teaching Fellow/ Certified Teacher
New York City Department of Education
2008.08 - 2010.06
- Improved student comprehension by implementing creative teaching strategies and real-world examples in lessons.
- Integrated multicultural elements into lessons, encouraging global awareness and appreciation for diversity among students.
- Utilized formative assessment tools to identify areas for improvement and adjusted instruction accordingly, optimizing student progress.
Education
Master of Education -
The City University of New York
06.2012
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Kean University
01.2005
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Discussion Facilitation
- Parent Communication
- Activity management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Online Teaching
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- MSDE Dual Certificate: Elementary Education 1-6 and Special Education 1-8, 07/2021, Present
- NJ Certificate of Eligibility: Elementary Education K-5, 12/2008, Present
- TESOL Certified, 12/2018
- AHA CPR/ BLS Certified, 05/2021
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
2022.09 - Current
ESL Teacher (Virtual)
GogoKid/ Bytedance Inc.
2018.10 - 2022.06
Senior Special Education Instructor
Ministry Of Education, Trinidad And Tobago
2011.02 - 2018.10
NYC Teaching Fellow/ Certified Teacher
New York City Department of Education
2008.08 - 2010.06
Master of Education -
The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Kean University
- MSDE Dual Certificate: Elementary Education 1-6 and Special Education 1-8, 07/2021, Present
- NJ Certificate of Eligibility: Elementary Education K-5, 12/2008, Present
- TESOL Certified, 12/2018
- AHA CPR/ BLS Certified, 05/2021
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