Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Instructional Coach
Riverdale Ave Middle School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
Provided professional development to teachers on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
Supported collaborative teams to develop and review lesson plans with a focus on standards-based instruction.
Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources to create action plans for improvement.
IEP Liaison
Riverdale Avenue Middle School-K668
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
Conducts small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Develops IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Monitored student progress on IEP goals and objectives.
Team with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
MS.61 Dr. Gladstone Atwell Middle School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - Current
One-on-one interaction with students with disabilities.
Develop Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
Collaborate with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Met with parents to share perspectives on a child's strengths and weaknesses.
Literacy Coach
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
Bronx, NY
Sep.2020 - 06.2022
Observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area
Supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum.
Analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs.
Working with the academic staff (Grade Team Leaders, Assistant Principals, Principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.
IEP Teacher
NYCDOE
BRONX, New York
08.2020 - 06.2021
Provide instruction to students with disabilities (e.g. SETTS, Integrated co-teacher, or part-time special education classes.
Provide coaching support for teachers and paraprofessionals to build capacity of evidence based instruction and interventions
Administer curriculum-based assessments for "at risk"general education students.
Peer Collaborative Coach
NYCDOE
BRONX, NY
09.2015 - 06.2020
Work collaboratively with colleagues to understand their individual skills and knowledge related to curriculum and instruction
Structuring, designing and facilitating ongoing professional learning sessions
Providing one-on-one peer coaching
Pre- and de-briefs when visiting colleague’s classrooms in order to identify and clearly explain their strengths and opportunities for professional growth
Model Teacher
NYCDOE
09.2018 - 06.2021
Hosted lab classroom visits and experiments with a variety of research-based instructional strategies, curricula, and teaching methods that are beneficial for diverse student populations.
Served as a 'lead learner' by facilitating ongoing cycles of collaborative action research in the form of student learning inquiry.
Articulated instructional choices and supports colleagues to take innovative steps in the selection of instructional strategies, lesson planning, and task design.
Collaborative Lead Coach
NYCDOE
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 06.2020
Determined if a Partner Teacher has earned an FYI Level 1, 2, or 3 related to attendance or the Essential Traits.
Collected evidence of Collaborative Coach role proficiency to determine areas of strength and growth.(
Provided peer coaching through instructional coaching cycles
Oversaw Partner Teacher professional and developmental goals,
Education
Certificate - Instructional Leadership Coaching
(HGSE) Professional Education Community.
Boston, MA
09-2024
Master of Science - Education Administration SBL & SDL
College of St. Rose
Brooklyn, NY
05.2022
Masters of Education - childhood Education/Special Education
St Johns' University
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
2010
Teaching Certification New York State Professional Certification -
Teacher Certification
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Sheets and Outlook Familiar with Smart board technology
Motivating students and Peers
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
In-depth knowledge of Common Core Standards and Next-Gen Standards
In Depth Knowledge of the Danielson Rubric
Working Knowledge of ATS, STARS, OORS
Affiliations
New York City Big Apple Teacher of the Year Finalist 2018-2019 school Year
Timeline
ELA Instructional Coach
Riverdale Ave Middle School
08.2023 - Current
IEP Liaison
Riverdale Avenue Middle School-K668
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
MS.61 Dr. Gladstone Atwell Middle School
09.2022 - Current
IEP Teacher
NYCDOE
08.2020 - 06.2021
Model Teacher
NYCDOE
09.2018 - 06.2021
Collaborative Lead Coach
NYCDOE
09.2017 - 06.2020
Peer Collaborative Coach
NYCDOE
09.2015 - 06.2020
Literacy Coach
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
Sep.2020 - 06.2022
Certificate - Instructional Leadership Coaching
(HGSE) Professional Education Community.
Master of Science - Education Administration SBL & SDL
College of St. Rose
Masters of Education - childhood Education/Special Education
St Johns' University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
Teaching Certification New York State Professional Certification -