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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Garry Cover

Bellerose,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable educator, bringing understanding of student behavioral management and academic learning styles. Practical, hardworking and conscientious in planning lessons and research projects to foster intellectual curiosity and engaging students..

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

Summer School Teacher

26Q115, NYC DOE
06.2021 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Create weekly newsletters to engage parents and families in the day-to-day operation of the grade and classroom.

ICT ELA Teacher

24Q307
Corona, NY
06.2013 - Current
  • Plan and implement ELA lessons using Engage, TC writing, and Up the Ladder Series curriculum
  • Effective use of technological resources and internet literacy software
  • Differentiate instructions as needed for SWD and ENL students.
  • Grade 5 Trip coordinator.
  • Effective production and implementation of assembly performance, bulletin boards and classroom set up.
  • Superintendent level training on Danielson rubric and lesson planning.

Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

NYC DOE
06.2010 - 06.2013
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Architect curriculum showcase events, dance festival and other school based activities
  • Grade 5 Grade Leader 13K11, – “A” rated school
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Blackboard Award Nomination

Education

M.S - Literacy Development

The City College of New York

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
2007

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Educational Strategies
  • Educational Software
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Staff Meetings
  • Classroom Technology Implementation
  • Differentiated Instruction

Accomplishments

  • New York State Teacher Certified in Childhood Elementary Education (1-6)
  • New York State Certified in Coursework/Training in Identification and Reporting
  • Of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • New York State Certified in School Violence Prevention and Intervention
  • Key Qualifications and Skills
  • Design and conduct various student lessons with Smart Technology, Elmo, and other related technological resource and computer software.
  • Work collaboratively with parents and colleagues to design curriculum showcase, yearly assemblies, and dance festival activities.
  • Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
  • Apply 21st century technological approaches to instructional material.
  • Work collaboratively with grade 5 colleagues and service providers using statewide standards to plan and implement yearly ELA curriculum.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and implement senior activities including student government and graduation assemblies.

Certification

  • New York State Teacher Certified in English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)
  • New York State Teacher Certified in Childhood Elementary Education (1-6)
  • New York State Certified in Coursework/Training in Identification and Reporting Of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • New York State Certified in School Violence Prevention and Intervention
  • New York State Certified: Dignity for All Student

Timeline

Summer School Teacher

26Q115, NYC DOE
06.2021 - Current

ICT ELA Teacher

24Q307
06.2013 - Current

Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

NYC DOE
06.2010 - 06.2013

M.S - Literacy Development

The City College of New York

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Garry Cover