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Douglas Read

Sayville,NY

Summary

Misson Statement: Create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, empowered, and optimistic about the future.

Experienced middle school teacher skilled in integrating innovative technologies to equip students with essential skills for the future. Proven ability to promote collaboration and problem-solving through group work and a team-driven approach. Dedicated athletic coach committed to teaching exceptional game play. Consistently demonstrate sportsmanship and a positive outlook, serving as a role model for athletes. Extensive coaching experience across varsity, junior varsity, and middle school sports with a track record of achieving successful outcomes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Development Course Designer and Instructor

OWL Teaching Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive courses aimed at enhancing educators' instructional techniques and student engagement.

Elementary-Middle School Teacher

Lindenhurst Union Free School District
09.1990 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student performance and engagement
  • Helped students and families transition from Elementary to Middle School
  • Utilized technology and interactive learning tools to enhance classroom instruction and student participation
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement cross-curricular projects that promoted critical thinking and creativity
  • Advised students selected to Brookhaven Science Fair
  • Conducted regular assessments and provided timely feedback to students and parents, fostering a growth mindset
  • Math department meeting and EdCamp professional development facilitator2023
  • District Google Guru2019-2020
  • Lindenhurst Middle School Teacher of the Year2008
  • School Wide Red Ribbon google classroom host
  • Created activities and competitions to raise awareness and develop strategies to combat drug abuse

Athletic Coach

Lindenhurst Union Free School District
09.1995 - 06.2023
  • Track and Field

Girls Varsity Spring

Girls Varsity Winter Indoor Track and Field

Boys Middle School

  • Basketball

Boys Middle School

Girls Middle School

  • Cross Country

Girls Varsity

Boys/Girls Middle School

  • Soccer

MS Girls

  • Volleyball

JV Boys

  • Lindenhurst Assistant Coach of the Year2022
  • Suffolk County JV Volleyball Coach of the Year
  • Suffolk County Officials Sportsmanship Award

Education

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies - Physical Education and Coaching

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
01.1993

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- Social Studies

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
01.1990

High School -

Stony Brook University
Miller Place, NY
01.1985

Certification

  • New York State N,K-6 (Elementary Education) Permanent Certification
  • New York State7-12 Social Studies, Permanent Certification

Other Experiences

  • St. Lawrence CYO Basketball2004 -2015
  • Sayville, NY
  • Boys travel league Coach3-8th grade
  • Girls travel league Coach3-8th grade
  • Boys Developmental league Coach3-8th grade
  • Girls in house Coach3-8th grade
  • Baymens Soccer Club Coach,2005-2010

Timeline

Professional Development Course Designer and Instructor

OWL Teaching Center
09.2023 - Current

Athletic Coach

Lindenhurst Union Free School District
09.1995 - 06.2023

Elementary-Middle School Teacher

Lindenhurst Union Free School District
09.1990 - 06.2023

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies - Physical Education and Coaching

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- Social Studies

University of Rhode Island

High School -

Stony Brook University
Douglas Read