Donna Fellows
Redding,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated educator with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
P.S 4, Maurice Wollin School
Staten Island , NY
09.2007 - 01.2024
- Taught grades 4, 3, 1, K and PreK-3
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives and common core standards.
- As Chapter Leader organized meetings and provided support to staff, while building a strong and trustworthy relationship with my principal.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in and planned professional development workshops related to teaching methods. or curriculum changes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
PS 60, Alice Austin School
Staten Island, NY
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Taught 3rd grade, Social Studies to K-5, Computers to K-5 students.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
Teacher
PS 196, Ten Eyck School
Brooklyn, NY
09.1997 - 12.2003
- Taught 3rd & 4th grade.
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
- Cultivated an inclusive, safe learning environment that respected diversity in all forms.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, test scores, and other pertinent information related to each student's progress.
- Developed and implemented classroom rules and routines to ensure a productive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - School District Leader
Touro College
New York, NY06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY07-1996
Skills
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Orton-Gillingham Training
- TCIS- Crisis Training
- Served as Chapter Union Leader
- Founder of Project Backpack which provided hundred of students with backpacks full of school supplies that suffered during Hurricane Sandy
- Created and donated thousands of masks to first responders during Covid
- Founded a giving tree to help families in need Collected, wrapped and delivered presents to low income families
Timeline
Teacher
P.S 4, Maurice Wollin School
09.2007 - 01.2024
Elementary Substitute Teacher
PS 60, Alice Austin School
09.2004 - 06.2006
Teacher
PS 196, Ten Eyck School
09.1997 - 12.2003
Master of Science - School District Leader
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York