Geolse Makolo
Uniondale,USA
Summary
Experienced elementary educator poised to make significant impact in fostering young learners' growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable, flexible, and highly organized with passion for cultivating educational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Manager
Success Academy Charter Schools
Queens Village, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Led weekly grade-level planning meetings to align instruction, pacing, and curriculum goals across the team.
- Supported teachers with lesson planning, differentiation, and instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Coached and mentored new and developing teachers, providing feedback through classroom observations and modeling best practices.
1st Grade Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
Queens Village, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and delivered differentiated instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies aligned with state standards.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs.
- Led classroom routines and expectations to create a respectful, organized, and engaging learning environment.
- Utilized data to inform instruction, track student growth, and communicate progress with families through conferences and reports.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
Queens Village, NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and motor skills.
- Created a nurturing and structured classroom environment to support young learners' transition into formal education.
- Fostered creativity and play-based learning through hands-on activities, centers, and thematic units.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians to build strong home-school connections and support early learning at home.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Touro College
New York (City), NY05.2026
Master of Science - International Communications
St. John's University
Jamaica, New York, NY05.2023
Skills
- Team leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Decision-making
Certification
- Teaching Certifications
- New York State Initial Certification - Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- New York State Initial Certification - Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Timeline
1st Grade Manager
Success Academy Charter Schools
06.2024 - Current
1st Grade Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
01.2024 - Current
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Science - International Communications
St. John's University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Touro College