Directly manage and mentor a team of multiple teachers across a diverse range of AP STEM subjects, including AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Biology, AP CSP, AP CSA, AP ES, and AP Chemistry.
Oversaw curriculum implementation and instructional quality, achieving a consistent 85% passing rate or higher.
Led daily planning meetings with teachers to review scholar work, analyze progress data, and strategically plan for instructional effectiveness.
Designed and facilitated professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices and support staff growth.
Participated in daily leadership team meetings to analyze school-wide attendance, evaluate teacher performance, and develop data-driven strategies for improved outcomes.
8th Grade Science Teacher & Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Hudson Yards MS
New York
06.2024 - 07.2025
Led a team of 8th grade teachers across Regent subjects, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment in curriculum delivery.
Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of key physics concepts.
Achieved 92% passing rate in Physics.
Conducted classroom observations and provided actionable feedback, facilitating weekly meetings to track student progress and share effective teaching strategies.
Served as an advisor to a significant number of scholars, closely monitoring their academic progress, supporting them by setting and achieving their academic goals, and communicating daily with parents to update on growth.
Delivered tailored lessons to meet individual student needs in classroom settings.
ES Science(K-4) - Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Hudson Yards ES
New York
06.2023 - 06.2024
Led ES Science teachers' team to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
Conducted daily classroom observations, provided feedback, and ensured implementation of best practices to improve teaching effectiveness.
Participated in weekly leader meetings to assess school progress and organized weekly team meetings to review goals and strategize next steps.
7th Grade Science Teacher
Success Academy Hudson Yards MS
New York
07.2021 - 06.2024
Taught 7th Grade Science curriculum such as Coding, Chemistry, Physics, Biology.
Achieved the highest passing rates in all science assessments in the SA network.
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives to enhance student understanding.
Conducted training sessions for new science teachers to enhance their instructional skills.
Advised scholars on weekly goals, fostering academic progress through proactive communication with families.
Coordinated science symposium fairs, showcasing student projects and promoting community engagement in science learning.
Supervised recess and lunch activities to ensure smooth operations for teachers and students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
CUNY College Of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
01-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
CUNY College Of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
01-2020
Languages
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
2024-2025 Success Academy Excellence Award Winner - Parental Followership Victor.
Associate Dean of Academics at Success Academy Highschool of the Liberal ArtsAssociate Dean of Academics at Success Academy Highschool of the Liberal Arts
Deputy Dean (Academics) & Dean – University School of Sciences at Rayat Bahra UniversityDeputy Dean (Academics) & Dean – University School of Sciences at Rayat Bahra University