Shana Joseph
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate and dedicated professional with more than 16 years of progressive experience in teaching, committed to student development and establishing productive learning environments. Demonstrate proficiency in employing innovative teaching and instructional methods to aid in attaining higher student achievement. Exemplify proficiency in using technology in classrooms with a stellar reputation in motivating students, enhancing the classroom experience, and establishing an intuitive connection with a wide range of individuals to reach learning goals and objectives.
Possess strong writing and speaking skills, complemented with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Science Teacher
Powell Junior High School
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Biology Teacher
NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION
09.1997 - Current
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Used [Software] to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of [Type] and [Type] students requiring extra support.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Teacher
School For Classics High School
10.2016 - 11.2022
- Teach Biology and General Science to students from 9th through 12th grade, including ESL and Special Needs/IEP students
- Utilize a variety of delivery approaches to meet student capabilities and needs, including utilization of technological resources and providing enhanced lessons to expand the boundaries of the classroom
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students, based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at maximum potential
- Devise lesson plans and instructional material while providing group instruction to adapt the state curriculum standards and meet the needs of all students
- Communicate with parents and administrators as necessary to ensure student progress and performance
- Key Accomplishments:
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoted excellent student-teacher interaction
- Created a positive learning environment for students by providing organized, structured lessons, and laboratory activities, and by motivating students with enthusiasm and positive attitude.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Assisted in setting up and administrating the Earth Science Performance Assessment in
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning
- Used visual and technologically advanced aids to instruct students while providing versatile and individual learning plans
- Develop interesting and engaging lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of the students
- Facilitated, monitored, and assessed student learning by evaluating student performance, collaborating with peers, counselors, parents, and guardians
- Key Accomplishments:
- Achieved positive and effective classroom environment through effective preparation and delivery of instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities that reinforce student's participation and hands-on learning
- Consistently recognized on evaluations to always exceeding expectations in relation to orderliness, timeliness, patience, and ability to communicate with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
- Participated in the summer school program
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Master of Education -
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
Estates, NY1999
Skills
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Support
- Social Development
- Assess Student Progress
- Online Instruction
- Field Trip Planning and Supervision
- District Standards
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of Science and Math teachers in the development of STEM program.
- Documented and resolved students' struggles which led to higher state exam scores.
Additional Information
- Certifications: , General Science (Permanent) Biology (Permanent) AFFILIATION Grading Committee, New York State
Certification
- License - Biology and General Science Teacher Permanent
- Certified , Certificate of Fitness for Non-Production Chemical Laboratories (C-14) - March 2016- March 2025
Timeline
Teacher
School For Classics High School
10.2016 - 11.2022
01.2008 - 01.2015
01.2001 - 01.2002
General Science Teacher
Powell Junior High School
09.2000 - 06.2003
01.2000 - 01.2003
Biology Teacher
NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION
09.1997 - Current
Master of Education -
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
- License - Biology and General Science Teacher Permanent
- Certified , Certificate of Fitness for Non-Production Chemical Laboratories (C-14) - March 2016- March 2025
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