Deborah Falaise
Teacher
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
East Orange Board Of Education
East Orange, NJ
09.2003 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized educational plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Collaborated with faculty to plan lessons for after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Curriculum Writer
East Orange Board Of Education
East Orange, NJ
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Developed science assessments to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Union Representative
East Orange Education Association
East Orange, NJ
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating members on techniques for enhancing interactions between administration.
- Educated members on contract procedures and interpretation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to members, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Recruited members to increase building membership to 100%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ12.2002
Skills
- Interdisciplinary
- Google Slides
- Online
- Differentiated Learning Techniques and Instruction
- SMART Boards
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Co- and Co-Planning
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Technology Integration
- Family Involvement
- Behavior Management
Affiliations
New Jersey Education Association
National Education Association
Timeline
Curriculum Writer
East Orange Board Of Education
05.2012 - 08.2012
Union Representative
East Orange Education Association
09.2008 - 06.2012
Teacher
East Orange Board Of Education
09.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bloomfield College