Deidre McGovern-Sokol
North Salem,NY
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to motivating students to become independent learners. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact overall students success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Yonkers School District
01.2007 - Current
- Target Instruction -Magnet Program
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students
Summer STEM teacher
01.2010 - Current
Science Chairperson
Solomon Schechter School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Director of Authentic Science Research
- Honors Biology and Animal Science Teacher in the
Chemistry teacher, Regents Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Rye Country, Day School
04.2005
Substitute Science Teacher
Horace Greeley High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Adjunct Professor
Westchester Community College
01.1999 - 01.2001
- General Biology I &II, Lecture and Lab -Anatomy & Physiology I, Lecture and Lab
Adjunct Professor
Bronx Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
Substitute Lecturer
I
- II, Lecture and Lab& Anatomy & Physiology I, Lecture and Lab
Adjunct Professor
City College
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Developed and taught a graduate course called "Environment and Health"
Adjunct Professor of Biology
St. Vincent's of St. John's University
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Taught courses in Health, Biology 1 &2 and Computer 110 (Word, Power point and Excel)
Teacher
Abbott House
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Home instruction at a group home for troubled teens
Education
M.A - Environmental Science
City College
B.A. - Elementary Education, Biology
Queens College
1991
Special Education Teacher -
Richmond High School
1991
Psychology Course -
Queens College
Thompson, New York1986
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft 365), Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Developing Concepts
- Performance Goals
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Engagement
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Summer school teacher
Certification
New York State Permanent Certification in Biology and Elementary Education Provisional for Special Education
Affiliations
Appointed Board Member of the North Salem Zoning Board of AppealsLeader and Founder of a 4H Program in North SalemVice President of the North Salem Lion's ClubMember of the North Salem's Historical SocietyMember of North Salem Open Land FoundationMember of Fireman's Ladies AuxiliaryAppointed Representative of Stony Point with Keep America Beautiful (1996)Board member of the Beautification Committee of Rockland (1996)
Founder of Keep Rockland Beautiful and 4H leader in North Salem
I started a nonprofit in Rockland to help maintain litter control and beautification of the land. In addition, I ran a 4H in North Salem which I have incorporated into my everyday classroom experience by raising chickens and caring for animals, as we help the Human society.
Timeline
Summer STEM teacher
01.2010 - Current
Science Teacher
Yonkers School District
01.2007 - Current
Chemistry teacher, Regents Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Rye Country, Day School
04.2005
Science Chairperson
Solomon Schechter School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Substitute Science Teacher
Horace Greeley High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Adjunct Professor
Westchester Community College
01.1999 - 01.2001
Adjunct Professor
Bronx Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
Adjunct Professor
City College
01.1998 - 01.2001
Adjunct Professor of Biology
St. Vincent's of St. John's University
01.1997 - 01.1999
Teacher
Abbott House
01.1993 - 01.1994
Director of Authentic Science Research
Substitute Lecturer
I
M.A - Environmental Science
City College
B.A. - Elementary Education, Biology
Queens College
Special Education Teacher -
Richmond High School
Psychology Course -
Queens College
New York State Permanent Certification in Biology and Elementary Education Provisional for Special Education
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