Delaney Keenen
Elbridge
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Syracuse City Schools and elbridge Elementary, adept at fostering independence in visually impaired students, and managing challenging classrooms. Skilled in classroom management and conflict resolution, I create engaging lesson plans that promote social-emotional learning and build strong rapport with students and staff alike. Committed to enhancing student achievement through tailored support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Syracuse City Schools - ELMS
03.2023 - Current
- Worked to support and teach students that were visually impaired; modified lessons to accomodate braille instructional material.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Daycare Teacher
Jordan-Elbridge Country Kids
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Daily Subsitute
Jordan-Elbridge Elementary
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Maternity Leave Substitute
Jordan-Elbridge Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Spent four months teaching third grade. I created my own lesson plans that followed the third grade curriculum provided for me. I managed challenging behaviors, and worked hand in hand with counselors and social workers.
- Spent three months in pre-k following the lesson plans provided for me from the classroom teacher. I managed students and taught the provided curriculum. I tested and evaluated students to better cater to their individual needs.
- Spent three months teaching a kindergarten inclusion room. I worked hand in hand following the lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher, co-teaching with the special education teacher. Managed challenging behaviors and tested and evaluated students for end of year report cards.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Student Teacher, Seventh Grade
SUNY Cortland
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent English Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05-2018
Skills
- Working with visually impaired students
- classroom management
- Staff collaboration
- Positive and professional
- Rapport building
- Conflict resolution
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Syracuse City Schools - ELMS
03.2023 - Current
Daily Subsitute
Jordan-Elbridge Elementary
09.2021 - 03.2022
Maternity Leave Substitute
Jordan-Elbridge Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
Student Teacher, Seventh Grade
SUNY Cortland
02.2020 - 05.2020
Daycare Teacher
Jordan-Elbridge Country Kids
06.2016 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent English Education
SUNY Cortland
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Onondaga Community College
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