Holly Lenahan Verner
Flushing,NY
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Department Chair
North Queens Community High School
09.2021 - Current
- Designed and executed school-wide English programming for grades 9-12
United Federation of Teachers Chapter Leader
09.2021 - Current
- Plan and facilitate monthly consultations with principal
- Collaborate with principal and other stakeholders to find solutions to issues pertinent to school community
- Attend bi-weekly meetings with UFT district representative to align goals across schools and problem-solve
- Collaborate with stakeholders in recommending candidates for administrative positions in C30 interviews
- Collaborate with principal in developing a list of Circular 6 assignments that are tailored to school needs
- Collaborate with principal and PROSE liaison in modifying school PROSE ballot.
English Teacher, grades 9-12
North Queens Community High School
12.2011 - Current
- Working closely with under-credited and at-risk students in a transfer school environment
- Preparing students for the New York State English Regents exam (ongoing)
- School Leadership Team member
- Member of Parent Teacher Association
- Collaborating with special education teacher to align on learning goals and provide rigorous instruction that meets the needs of all students
- Collaborating with ENL teacher to align on learning goals and differentiate instruction for English language learners.
Summer School Teacher, English
Flushing High School
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated norming sessions for the scoring of the English Regents exam for the ELA department
Summer School Teacher, English
Voyages High School
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked closely with an English co-teacher in modifying and implementing curriculum in order to guide students in transitioning back to in-person schooling after Covid shutdowns
- Differentiated instruction for students with various levels of literacy skills and language proficiency.
Saturday ESL teacher for adults
Adult Education (NYC DOE)
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Facilitated the learning of oral and written communication in English to adult English language learners
- Facilitated the development of English literacy skills of Students With Interrupted Formal Education
English Teacher, grades nine and eleven; French teacher, grade nine
John Bowne High School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Prepared students for the NYS English Regents examination by weaving targeted test preparation into English curriculum.
English Teacher, grades eleven and twelve
The Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Collaborated in English department team in the development and implementation of school-wide curriculum for English grades 9-12.
English Teacher, grades seven and nine
Secondary School for Law (John Jay High School Campus)
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Facilitated literacy instruction in a balanced literacy instructional setting.
English Teacher, grade eight
Intermediate School 302 (Rafael Cordero Y Molina)
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Facilitated test preparation (Kaplan) program to prepare students for the grade eight NYS English exam
- Wrote and directed a school play
- Created and implemented balanced literacy instructional units.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Leave Replacement Teacher
Newtown High School
12.2003 - 06.2003
- Facilitated the learning of oral and written communication in English to students in grades 9-12.
Special Education Reading Leave Replacement Teacher, grades six, seven, and eight
Intermediate School 49 (Dreyfus)
09.2002 - 11.2002
- Created and facilitated literacy instruction in a self-contained special education class setting.
Humanities Teacher Assistant, grade six
Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies
04.2002 - 06.2002
- Facilitated small group instruction in a balanced literacy setting.
Education
Educational Leadership Certificate Program -
The College of Saint Rose
01.2014
M.A. English -
Brooklyn College
01.2008
B.S. Dramatic Arts -
The College of Staten Island
01.2000
Skills
- Curriculum and assessment development
- Instructional Leadership
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Organization and time management
- Ability to develop strong relationships with students and families
- Fluent in French
- Grammar Expertise
- Syllabus creation
Certification
- New York State School Building Leader (SBL) (August 2014)
- New York State School District Leader (SDL) (February 2016)
- New York State Permanent Teacher Certification: English, grades 7-12
File
802053
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Summer School Teacher, English
Flushing High School
07.2022 - 08.2022
English Department Chair
North Queens Community High School
09.2021 - Current
United Federation of Teachers Chapter Leader
09.2021 - Current
Summer School Teacher, English
Voyages High School
07.2021 - 08.2021
English Teacher, grades 9-12
North Queens Community High School
12.2011 - Current
Saturday ESL teacher for adults
Adult Education (NYC DOE)
10.2011 - 06.2012
English Teacher, grades nine and eleven; French teacher, grade nine
John Bowne High School
09.2010 - 06.2011
English Teacher, grades eleven and twelve
The Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics
09.2007 - 06.2010
English Teacher, grades seven and nine
Secondary School for Law (John Jay High School Campus)
09.2005 - 06.2007
English as a Second Language (ESL) Leave Replacement Teacher
Newtown High School
12.2003 - 06.2003
English Teacher, grade eight
Intermediate School 302 (Rafael Cordero Y Molina)
09.2003 - 06.2005
Special Education Reading Leave Replacement Teacher, grades six, seven, and eight
Intermediate School 49 (Dreyfus)
09.2002 - 11.2002
Humanities Teacher Assistant, grade six
Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies
04.2002 - 06.2002
Educational Leadership Certificate Program -
The College of Saint Rose
M.A. English -
Brooklyn College
B.S. Dramatic Arts -
The College of Staten Island
- New York State School Building Leader (SBL) (August 2014)
- New York State School District Leader (SDL) (February 2016)
- New York State Permanent Teacher Certification: English, grades 7-12
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