CHANA FRIEDMAN
Lakewood,NJ
Summary
Master Reading Teacher offering more than 20 years instructing students and helping each reach their true potential. I am a hardworking educator enthusiastic about being challenged and eager to enable students to be successful while boosting students' literacy skills. I am an engaging Reading Teacher offering a wealth of experience in small group and classroom instruction and assessing student needs. I have an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies. I am looking to bring further success to your school by overseeing the reading program and ensuring each child is maximizing their potential.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Teacher
Tender Touch Educational Services
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Reading Specialist
Self Employed
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Used multiple modalities and reading programs to achieve positive results with each students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
First Grade Teacher
Yeshiva Orchos Chaim
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught first grade curriculum with subjects like math, writing and science with a big emphasis on reading.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Administered reading assessments and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
First Grade Teacher
Yeshivas Ohr Hatorah
09.2007 - 06.2018
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in math, writing, reading and world knowledge.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Self Contained Classroom Teacher
Catapult Learning
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Omni Childhood Center
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
UPK Preschool Teacher
Beer Hagolah Institutes
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Assistant Teacher
P'tach Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bnos Yisroel
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ09-2001
High School Diploma -
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1998
Skills
- Student assessment
- Individualized learning
- Student remediation
- Intervention implementation
- Reading instruction
- Teacher collaboration
Certification
- NYS Teacher's Certification in Elementary and Special Education
- NJ Teacher of the Handicapped License
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Tender Touch Educational Services
09.2022 - 02.2025
Reading Specialist
Self Employed
09.2019 - 08.2022
First Grade Teacher
Yeshiva Orchos Chaim
09.2018 - 06.2019
First Grade Teacher
Yeshivas Ohr Hatorah
09.2007 - 06.2018
Self Contained Classroom Teacher
Catapult Learning
09.2004 - 06.2007
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Omni Childhood Center
09.2002 - 06.2004
UPK Preschool Teacher
Beer Hagolah Institutes
09.2000 - 06.2002
Assistant Teacher
P'tach Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir
09.1999 - 06.2000
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bnos Yisroel
09.1998 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn High School
Master of Science - Special Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
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