Dara Shapiro
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
LAUSD
08.2024 - Current
- Boosted students' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
Tutor
NY Teachers Who Tutor
09.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons for the allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
English Teacher
International School For Liberal Arts
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Implemented engaging lesson plans covering required course topics for 12th grade AP Language and Composition and 11th grade ELA.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important and culturally responsive literature.
English Teacher
Brooklyn Technical High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with lead teacher to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for an eleventh grade English class.
English Teacher
Special Music School
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported instructor with classroom instruction.
- Created and implemented Language Arts lesson plans for approximately 45 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching of English
Teachers College, Columbia University
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
New York University
05.2020
Skills
- Individualized support
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Oversight
- Lesson Planning
- Tutoring
- Literary Analysis
- Curriculum Implementation
- Exam Proctoring
Certification
- Licensed ELA 7-12 in California and New York - 2021
- CELTA Certification
Timeline
English Teacher
LAUSD
08.2024 - Current
Tutor
NY Teachers Who Tutor
09.2022 - Current
English Teacher
International School For Liberal Arts
09.2021 - 07.2024
English Teacher
Brooklyn Technical High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Special Music School
09.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching of English
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
New York University