Jalisa E. Lee
Queens,NY
Summary
Experienced ELA Teacher with background in fostering student learning, creativity and comprehension in English Language Arts. Skilled at incorporating technology into lesson plans to enhance student engagement. Strengths include adaptability to diverse learning styles, strong communication skills, and demonstrated ability to create impactful curriculum that enriches students' understanding of literature and composition. Previous work has led to improved student scores on standardized tests and increased interest in literary studies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
9th Grade ELA teacher
United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Developing relevant and accessible content-based curriculum that challenge and push student thinking
- Planning and facilitating lessons in English, Writing and Reading Comprehension
- Tracking/utilizing data to inform instruction
- Assessing student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
- Facilitating advisory lessons for community building
6th-8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Ascend Public Charter Schools
Brooklyn, NY
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Planning and facilitating lessons in English, Social Studies, Reading Comprehension and Writing
- Planning and facilitating advisory lessons for community building
- Supervising and monitoring all youths during recreational activities and outings
- Planning and facilitating afterschool activities in art, girl empowerment and musical theatre
Mentor Teacher
Ascend Public Charter Schools
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Observe and coach 7th and 8th ELA teachers during facilitation
- Provide feedback and create action steps during coaching meetings
- Provide feedback on lesson plans
- Analyze data on Unit and Benchmark exams
- Facilitate discussions about upcoming Units
Team Leader
Ascend Public Charter Schools
Brooklyn, NY
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Planning and facilitating meetings with teachers
- Planning grade wide activities and outings
- Planning Senior events such as Prom and Graduation ceremonies
- Assistance in behavioral intervention
Education
Master’s Degree - Education
RELAY GSE
New York, NY01.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - English
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY01.2013
Skills
- Instructional Expertise
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Proficient in video conferencing platforms
- Adaptability
- Ambition
- Proactive Self-Driven
- Organization
- Reliability
- Strategic Issue Resolution
- Creative strategies
- Project-based learning
- Literary analysis
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- Professional Teacher Certification, New York, 2024
- AP Seminar Certification, New York, 2025
Timeline
9th Grade ELA teacher
United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III
08.2023 - Current
Mentor Teacher
Ascend Public Charter Schools
08.2022 - 01.2023
Team Leader
Ascend Public Charter Schools
08.2017 - 01.2020
6th-8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Ascend Public Charter Schools
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Professional Teacher Certification, New York, 2024
- AP Seminar Certification, New York, 2025
Master’s Degree - Education
RELAY GSE
Bachelor’s Degree - English
Medgar Evers College
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