CHARISSA SGOUROS
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and highly experienced educator with over 25 years supporting pre-K–8 students and collaborating with teachers and administrators. Expert in literacy development, differentiated instruction, curriculum integration, teacher coaching, and student support. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and dedicated to fostering positive learning environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist (3rd/4th Grades)
LREI
03.2010 - Current
- Provide individual, small and whole group instruction and support to students in reading, writing, math, organizational skills
- Conduct informal assessments to identify student learning profiles and collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt instruction accordingly
- Participate in curriculum planning with grade teams and suggest modifications that would best support students with learning differences
- Create, lead, model whole-group lessons in classrooms
- Interpret and summarize educational evaluations for teachers
- Participate in and lead child study teams
- Partner with parents, tutors, teachers, counselors, therapists, evaluators, and specialists in order to maintain, update, and coordinate all individuals working with a child
- Write bi-annual reports independently and in collaboration with head teachers
- Attend parent conferences with head teacher and individually as needed
- Assist with the Admissions process (evaluate incoming applicants)
Private Tutor & Educational Consultant
01.1997 - Current
- Individualized assessment and instruction (early learning through college essays), in-person and on-line for K–12 students
- Developed curricula and led teacher training for organizations including Bank Street, Robin Hood Foundation, and NYC DOE
Learning Specialist & Literacy Coordinator
Packer Collegiate Institute
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided direct academic support and intervention for 3rd-4th grade students in reading and math
- Coordinated literacy curriculum schoolwide; aligned with social studies and science content
- Supported faculty through coaching, materials, and instructional planning
- Liaised with families and specialists to support diverse learners
- Constructed, with Lower School Head, division-wide literacy goals and assisted in planning division meetings to identify steps for achieving those goals
- Created, organized, and maintained resource room with leveled guided reading and literacy group book baskets, poetry and songs, magazine, and big books
- Helped assess, choose, and adopt various programs (e.g., spelling, handwriting)
- Managed ERB standardized testing and accommodations
Regional Literacy Coach
NYC DOE – Region One
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Led training for school-based literacy coaches and administrators
- Developed region-wide literacy workshops and coaching academies
- Created Saturday Academy to boost literacy skills for underperforming 5th graders
Resident Master Teacher
City Hall Academy Model School
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Designed literacy-rich, social studies-integrated units for visiting NYC classrooms (2-week intensives)
- Modeled instructional strategies and mentored visiting teachers from all over NYC
Classroom Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
01.1995 - 12.2002
- Developed integrated curricula; including SEL learning
- Mentored interns and collaborated closely with faculty and specialists
Education
M.S. - Reading & Literacy
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NYM.S. - Elementary Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NYB.A. - German And International Relations
Clark University
Worcester, MASkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interpreting Educational Evaluations
- Literacy/Math Assessments & Interventions
- Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Time Management
- Cross-Disciplinary Integration (Literacy, Social Studies, Science)
- Teacher Mentorship & Coaching
- Professional Development Planning/Delivery
Affiliations
- International Literacy Association
- National Council for the Social Studies
- Member, Bank Street Children's Book Committee
Selected Publications
- Authored children's picture book, "A Pillow for My Mom", Houghton-Mifflin, named “Pick of the List” by American Bookseller’s Association, 1998; Irma S. Black Award Nominee
- Researched, wrote, and produced a short documentary film, “Children Talk About AIDS,” available through Teachers College Press, Columbia University
- Contributing author to professional texts on literacy, professional development, and self-study teaching practices
Certification
NY State Certification, Permanent (Reading Specialist), (Pre-K–6)
Timeline
Learning Specialist (3rd/4th Grades)
LREI
03.2010 - Current
Learning Specialist & Literacy Coordinator
Packer Collegiate Institute
01.2005 - 12.2009
Regional Literacy Coach
NYC DOE – Region One
01.2004 - 12.2005
Resident Master Teacher
City Hall Academy Model School
01.2003 - 12.2004
Private Tutor & Educational Consultant
01.1997 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
01.1995 - 12.2002
M.S. - Reading & Literacy
Bank Street College of Education
M.S. - Elementary Education
Bank Street College of Education
B.A. - German And International Relations
Clark University
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