Gerri Lewis
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a New Jersey provisional teaching certification and a strong background in interactive teaching and social-emotional learning. At Paterson Public Schools, I developed engaging lesson plans that boosted student curiosity and improved analytical skills through technology integration. Adept at fostering communication with parents and students to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (P-3 Provisional Certification)
Paterson Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive classroom and individualize lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, adding group and peer-assisted activities to optimize student education.
- Regularly communicated with students and parents to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented daily classroom routines and procedures to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Kelly Education
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Instructional Aide
Passaic County Technical Institute
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for supporting students and the classroom instructor by reinforcing lessons and reviewing class materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ08-2020
Skills
- New Jersey provisional teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Child development
- Data-driven instruction
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Record keeping
- Learning assessments
- Program development
Timeline
Teacher (P-3 Provisional Certification)
Paterson Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Kelly Education
04.2019 - 08.2022
Instructional Aide
Passaic County Technical Institute
09.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
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