Debra Washington
Educational Director
Bronx,NY
Summary
Skilled Teacher with 22 years teaching at elementary and middle school levels. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Director
Ciditty Kiddie School
Bronx, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Ciditty Kiddie School
Bronx, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Pre-Kindergarten Floater
Saint Brendan School
Bronx, NY
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted and supervised 70 children through entire school day.
Afterschool Site Coordinator
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
Bronx, NY
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
- Supervised crew of over six employees.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Site Supervisor
Throop Scholars Afterschool Program
Bronx, NY
09.2011 - 08.2016
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Supervised a crew of twenty employees.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
School Professionals
New York City, NY
02.2008 - 06.2011
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Senior Educator
Youth-For-Real
Bronx, NY
12.2004 - 06.2007
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Harbor & Science Charter School
Manhattan, NY
09.2002 - 08.2003
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Teacher
Board Of Education
Bronx, NY
09.1999 - 08.2002
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Regular/Special Education Paraprofessional
Board Of Education
Bronx, NY
03.1985 - 08.1999
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Childhood Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 09.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY 09.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Written Communication
MS Office
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Standardized Testing
Elementary education
Certification
New York State Certification
Timeline
Educational Director
Ciditty Kiddie School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Ciditty Kiddie School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Pre-Kindergarten Floater
Saint Brendan School
11.2019 - 06.2020
Afterschool Site Coordinator
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
12.2018 - 06.2019
New York State Certification
09-2016
Site Supervisor
Throop Scholars Afterschool Program
09.2011 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Elementary Childhood Education
Adelphi University
09.2008 - 05.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-12
School Professionals
02.2008 - 06.2011
Senior Educator
Youth-For-Real
12.2004 - 06.2007
Fifth Grade Teacher
Harbor & Science Charter School
09.2002 - 08.2003
Teacher
Board Of Education
09.1999 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
09.1990 - 05.1994
Regular/Special Education Paraprofessional
Board Of Education
03.1985 - 08.1999