Donae Ross
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator entering my fourth year of teaching with a Master’s degree in Literacy Education and New York State Initial Certification (B–6). Experienced First Grade ICT teacher skilled in differentiated instruction, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative co-teaching to support diverse learners in inclusive classrooms. Committed to fostering strong relationships with students and families while creating engaging, student-centered learning environments that promote academic and social-emotional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade ICT Teacher
Harlem Village Academy
Harlem, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Lead instruction in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom serving diverse learners
- Design and implement differentiated, standards-aligned lessons to meet academic and IEP goals
- Collaborate closely with special education teachers, related service providers, and support staff
- Use student data and ongoing assessments to inform instruction and intervention
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and instructional support
- Support small-group instruction and targeted interventions in literacy and mathematics
Student Teacher Intern
New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons aligned with New York State standards
- Implemented instruction using Lucy Calkins Units of Study, Heggerty, and Pearson Investigations
- Used student performance data to adjust instruction and provide targeted support
- Conducted guided reading and small-group interventions
- Applied restorative classroom management practices
- Attended professional development focused on literacy and mathematics instruction
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2023
Associate Degree - Mathematics and Science
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY12-2020
Skills
- Languages: American Sign Language (basic conversational proficiency)
- Technology: Google Classroom, Smart Notebook, Microsoft Office, Kidspiration, Kahoot
- Instructional Strengths: Differentiation, small-group instruction, data-driven teaching, literacy development, classroom management
Certification
- New York State Initial Teaching Certification -Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B–6)
- Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid / CPR / AED- American Red Cross
Timeline
First Grade ICT Teacher
Harlem Village Academy
07.2023 - Current
Student Teacher Intern
New Rochelle
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
Associate Degree - Mathematics and Science
Rockland Community College
Master of Science - Literacy Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
FIELD EXPERIENCE
- SUNY New Paltz Numeracy Club – New Paltz, NY
- Fieldwork II Observer | January 2022 – May 2022
- Supported 4th-grade students in developing STEM and numeracy skills
- Organized and facilitated math-based games and activities
- Assisted with attendance tracking and classroom organization
- SUNY New Paltz – New Paltz, NY
- Fieldwork I Observer | September 2020 – December 2020
- Observed Kindergarten classroom instruction
- Assisted with classroom activities and lesson preparation
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Private Childcare Provider – West Nyack, NY
- April 2020 – September 2020
- Assisted students with homework and school projects
- Created engaging, developmentally appropriate at-home learning activities