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GAWANA BELTON

220-20 100th Dr. Queens Village,NY

Summary

Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

PS 993@191Q
Floral Park, NY
09.2021 - Current
  • Conducted IEP conferences with parents to, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.

Teacher's Assistant

PS 993@191Q
Floral Park, NY
11.2001 - 08.2021
  • Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
  • Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.

Education

Certificate - CPR Training

American Red Cross
New York, NY
07-2024

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Touro College
New York, NY
01-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College
Flushing, NY
09-2016

Certificate - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

TCI
New York, NY
01-2016

Skills

  • Instructional methods
  • Educational activities
  • Technology integration
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Special education
  • Special needs students
  • Student-centered learning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Parental participation
  • Formative assessments and standards-based grading
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Classroom management
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Elementary education
  • Empathy and patience
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Conflict resolution

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

PS 993@191Q
09.2021 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

PS 993@191Q
11.2001 - 08.2021

Certificate - CPR Training

American Red Cross

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Touro College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College

Certificate - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

TCI

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