EMILY HOLLAND
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in designing culturally responsive curriculum and leading impactful professional development initiatives. Proven ability to enhance classroom management and instructional strategies, while effectively communicating with families and stakeholders to support student success and community involvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founding Lead Teacher / Founding Grade Team Lead
Little Water Prep Charter School
Poughkeepsie, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the design and execution of a comprehensive state testing strategy, aligning instructional planning and testing logistics to achieve the founding elementary school's first standardized assessment scores above state averages in ELA and Mathematics while outperforming surrounding school districts.
- Created and formally implemented a Parent Collective Board and association for a founding elementary school.
- Led whole school professional development in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
- Created rigorous elementary ELA and math curriculum units based on Common Core standards.
- Instructed scholars whole group while differentiating instruction with Tier 1 to Tier 3 techniques.
- Implemented daily RTI strategies to accommodate scholars in a whole class setting effectively.
- Used data collection to inform and adjust daily instructional practices across the grade team.
ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
South Bronx Classical Charter Schools
Bronx, USA
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Partnered with grade-level colleagues to align instructional strategies and manage state testing logistics; helping scholars achieve 95% ELA proficiency and 100% Math proficiency on state assessments.
- Fostered a classical education for scholars in the South Bronx while participating in rigorous and collaborative professional development.
- Led third grade whole group and small group instruction in math, ELA, Science, Writing, Grammar, Social Studies, and Latin.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners.
- Analyzed scholar academic and behavioral data daily to adjust SEL and academic instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with families to discuss and track student development and concerns.
Catering Supervisor
Madison Square Garden
New York, USA
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed the MSG Catering sales program from grassroots level to upwards of $5 million-dollar business.
- Created onboarding materials for department, including Standards of Procedure (SOPs) in event-related positions to train new hires.
- Curated and managed high exposure MSG events including MSG Present: Concert series, Z100 Jingle Ball, and Big East college basketball tournaments.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Grades 1-6
Relay School of Education
Bronx, NYBachelor of Science Degree - Vocal Performance (Music)
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Lesson Planning and Design
- Unit Plan Design and Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Counseling
- Curriculum Development
- Conflict Management Education
- Student Records Management
- Record management
- Classroom Operations
Certification
- New York State Initial Certificate, Childhood Education Grades 1 - 6, 07/01/23
- New York State Transitional B Certificate, Childhood Education Grades 1 - 6, 08/01/21
Timeline
Founding Lead Teacher / Founding Grade Team Lead
Little Water Prep Charter School
08.2023 - Current
ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
South Bronx Classical Charter Schools
06.2021 - 06.2023
Catering Supervisor
Madison Square Garden
02.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Grades 1-6
Relay School of Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Vocal Performance (Music)
CUNY Lehman College