Ellen Oks

• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Science
• Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Boosted student morale through positive reinforcement to motivate students
• Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including Math and Science
• Mentored students needing extra assistance understanding lessons or concepts
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
• Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for Math and Science
• Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
• Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
• Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

I assisted students in grades k-5 with their homework and/or any academic problems they were having in any subject area. I also taught students how to use strategies in different board games and facilitated the organization of groups to play the games independently.