Diane Pufahl
Chappaqua,NY
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten
Chappaqua, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented a child-centered curriculum that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Differentiated instruction to meet students' IEP goals and objectives.
- Utilized Smartboard Technology to actively engage students in lessons and improve overall learning outcomes.
- Encouraged a strong and supportive school community, including peers, students, and families.
- Collaborated with Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEIT) and coordinated children's educational program with teachers, therapists and parents.
- Effectively incorporated the Handwriting Without Tears program
- Demonstrated proficiency in data collection and assessment techniques.
Pre-K Teacher
Jennie's School
Mt. Kisco, NY
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and execute field trips and special events.
- Created and established a STEM center to enhance learning opportunities for students
- Collaborated closely with parents
- Worked alongside SEIT's, therapists, and parents in order to address individual needs of students
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Pre-K Teacher
William E. Cottle Elementary School Tuckahoe Union Free School District
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Designed, developed and implemented a variety of age appropriate activities to promote children’s physical, mental and social development
- Incorporated EngageNY curriculum for both math and literacy lessons
- Motivated and challenged students through hands-on experiences and cooperative learning activities
- Promoted and maintained frequent communication with parents, by the use of newsletters and weekly photos
- Created alphabet puppets to enhance our literacy program
- Modified lessons and classroom environment, to ensure the success of all students
- Individualized instruction to meet students IEP goals
- Collaborated with the Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEIT) and coordinated children’s educational program with teachers, therapists and parents
- Enhanced lessons using Smartboard technology
- Conducted weekly meetings with the teacher assistants in the classroom
- Organized class trips and graduation ceremony
Kindergarten Teacher
Todd Elementary School
Briarcliff Manor, NY
09.1999 - 06.2006
- Planned and conducted literacy lessons to support the individual needs of thestudents
- Implemented hands on math lessons to strengthen students’ understanding of mathconcepts
- Conducted formative and summative assessments
- Applied evidence based strategies such as scaffolding and graphicorganizers
- Provided differentiated instruction according to the students’ needs and IEPgoals
- Designed weekly newsletters to effectively communicate withparents
- Created integrated lessons to bridge various content areas
- Introduced and implemented Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop lessons in theclassroom
- Created learning centers to support and expand the curriculum
- Collaborated with related service staff to create interventions for students requiring alternate approaches
Kindergarten Teacher
City Island School
Bronx, NY
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Integrated lessons to coincide with the schools affiliation with Lincoln Center and The
- Annenberg Foundation
- Utilized theme based instruction to incorporate various contentlessons
- Supervised Graduate/Undergraduate interns and paraprofessionals
- Differentiated Instruction to meet the various needs of thestudents
Creative Arts Cluster Teacher
09.1996 - 06.1997
- Taught Art, Language Arts, Music and Physical Education to Grades K-4
- Worked with up to 60 students in an open classroom setting
- Incorporated painting, creative movement, drama, puppetry, team sports and field dayactivities
- Provided piano playing for morning exercises/vignettes for the entire school
- Ordered, stored, issued and inventoried all art materials andsupplies
- Participated in training sessions with teachers from LincolnCenter
- Coordinated units/lessons on Marine Studies themes to enhance the school’scurriculum
Student
Columbus Magnet School
New Rochelle, NY
01.1996 - 05.1996
- Responsible for teaching CABAS (Comprehensive Application of Behavioral Analysis to
- Schooling), for students with emotional and behavioral disorders grades 1-4
- Created and implemented instruction and assessment based on students' IEP goals and objectives.
- Communicated daily with parents through log book entries.
- Held classroom responsibility for 3rd grade students as well
Education
Masters of Science and Education: Curriculum and Instruction -
Pace University
Pleasantville/White Plains, NY01.1999
Reading and Writing Summer Institute -
Teachers College Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Special and Elementary Education
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05-1996
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten
09.2020 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Jennie's School
09.2018 - 06.2020
Pre-K Teacher
William E. Cottle Elementary School Tuckahoe Union Free School District
09.2015 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Todd Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
City Island School
09.1997 - 06.1999
Creative Arts Cluster Teacher
09.1996 - 06.1997
Student
Columbus Magnet School
01.1996 - 05.1996
Masters of Science and Education: Curriculum and Instruction -
Pace University
Reading and Writing Summer Institute -
Teachers College Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Special and Elementary Education
Pace University
Similar Profiles
MICHAELA MARTINMICHAELA MARTIN
Childcare Provider at World Cup Nursery SchoolChildcare Provider at World Cup Nursery School
Kim R HollandKim R Holland
Lead Teacher at Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery SchoolLead Teacher at Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School
Iro SorotouIro Sorotou
English teacher at Kindergarten - Nursery School "Aggelouloudia"English teacher at Kindergarten - Nursery School "Aggelouloudia"
Shrey KumarShrey Kumar
Waiter/Restaurant Busser at Traveler's RestWaiter/Restaurant Busser at Traveler's Rest
Leyla MehraraLeyla Mehrara
Community Service Volunteer (tutor) at Neighbors LinkCommunity Service Volunteer (tutor) at Neighbors Link