Dimitra Zoupas

Substitute teacher for all grades (pre-k through high school) in all districts (Queens and District 75 schools).

Taught all elementary content areas and Math and Special Education in Junior and High Schools.

• Use of smart board and other relevant educational websites for added enrichment.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
• Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.

• **On restoration of health leave from December 7, 2022-June 26, 2023 due to multiple cancers.**
• Taught 6th and 7th grade Mathematics to general education classes.
• Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
• Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
• Administered weekly assessments/projects/tasks to evaluate student progress.
• Prepared and implemented differentiated lesson plans to meet individual needs of students.
• Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
• Use of google classroom, smart notebook and microsoft office
• Using I-Ready data to track ongoing student progress.
• Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.

• Created various learning activities based on the childs IEP, which included reading comprehension, writing and mathematics.
• Employed part-time at St. Margaret Catholic Academy in Middle Village (2021-2022 school year), providing SETSS services to children in grades 2, 5 and 6.
• Supported an 8th grade student for the past 2 years, implementing a hybrid approach to learning (Google Classroom and home setting).
• On going monthly assessments and writing new IEP goals for the upcoming school year.
• Assisted with homework help, as needed, in all academic subject areas.
• Communicated and collaborated with teachers to maximize student achievement.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Communicated with parents regarding child's progress.

• Assisted children with homework assignments across different subjects to promote academic success.
• Offered top-notch care to 2, 9 year old twin boys with autism (verbal and non verbal). Start date: July 2020 End date: August 2021.
• Worked with a 15 year old male with Autism. (Start date: June 2021 til September 2021).
• Employed positive reinforcement methods to encourage good behavior.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.

• Assisted a third grader with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success.
• Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in reading, writing and math, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
• Collaborated with student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
• Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills.
• Worked on reading comprehension.
• Designed handouts and educational materials to help students improve writing and math skills.

• Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed.
• Planned and implemented detailed and rigorous lesson plans, aligned with school's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
• Used formative assessments (quizzes, projects, unit tasks, tests, group activities) on a weekly basis to help assess how well students are performing in my class.
• Implemented summative assessments (state exams, end of year projects) to determine if learning objectives are met and how to use the data to help drive and differentiate instruction.
• Taught Integrated Algebra for 5 years to honors classes with 100% of my students passing the regents exam.
• Taught the Princeton Review after school program in 2007 and 2008.
• Experience in teaching Honors, ELL's and ICT clases
• Mentored new teachers for 3 years.
• Highly Effective teacher ratings.
• Offered extra help in the mornings, during lunch periods and after school as needed.
• Volunteered in school dances and participated in all senior activities.
• Scored Math state exams for the past 15 years.