Janice Hyland
Stewart Manor,NY
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Discovery Lab Teacher
Floral Park Bellerose School District
Floral Park, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Designed, launched, and currently managed the first Discovery Lab program, providing students from pre-K to grade 6 with engaging, real-world, and STEAM-focused lessons aligned with NGSS and CSTA standards.
- Successfully liaised with vendors, school administration, and management boards to develop a sustainable budget for the 2021-2022 school year, ensuring the program's continued success and growth.
- Organized a highly successful Parent University event to showcase the Discovery Lab program, gather feedback, and foster transparent engagement with the community.
- Identified opportunities to leverage existing STEM lab resources to better engage students with learning disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
Third Grade Math Teacher
Floral Park Bellerose School District
Floral Park, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
PROBE Coordinator & Teachers
Floral Park Bellerose School District
Floral Park, NY
12.2015 - 06.2020
- Created and developed highly engaging units of study for students grades 4 - 6.
- Provided enrichment for 3rd grade students.
- Identified the needs of gifted students grades and then met their needs by presenting them with enrichment units.
- Identified students to participate in the program by requesting teacher recommendations and testing.
Sixth Grade Math & Lead Teacher
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Astoria, NY
09.2002 - 12.2015
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Differentiated instruction meeting all student needs with use of data driven instruction
- Implemented learning experiences for individual, small group, and whole group settings
- Collaborated with student support instructors to aid instruction for special needs students
- Facilitated weekly grade level meeting
- Mentored new teachers in school procedures, classroom management and instruction
- Presenter at various school wide staff development meetings
- Participant in the middle school hiring committee
Education
Certificate Program: Special Education
College of St. Rose
Albany, NYCertificate Program: Gifted & Talented
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYMaster of Science - Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY01.2002
Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification, grades PreK-6, September 2002
- New York State Gifted & Talented Certificate, September 2017
- New York State Special Education Certificate, September 2017
Additional Information
Enrichment Program Director | Floral Park-Bellerose School District | October 2018 - July 2022
- Oversaw the operations and management of the Saturday Enrichment and Summer Enrichment programs.
- Led the selection and hiring process of instructors, teacher aides, and volunteers, ensuring a high-quality staff for the programs.
- Coordinated logistics, including supply orders and other essential items, in collaboration with teachers.
- Developed comprehensive procedures and turn-key information to orient staff during the program's orientation meeting
- Ensured the provision of appropriate services and accommodations to meet student needs throughout the program.
Floral Park-Bellerose School District, Floral Park, NY | April 2020 – June 2021
Technology Coach
- Led impactful professional development sessions to share best practices for remote teaching, equipping teachers with effective strategies and tools for successful remote education.
- Assisted teachers in leveraging existing technology resources to support remote learning efforts during the pandemic, ensuring a smooth transition to online instruction.
- Contributed to the virtual library by creating and uploading helpful how-to guides and video tutorials, providing easily accessible resources for teachers and students.
- Served as a troubleshooting resource, promptly addressing questions and concerns related to online curriculum platforms and educational apps.
- Provided personalized one-on-one support to teachers and students, optimizing the utilization of various software tools and ensuring a seamless learning experience across different platforms.
Greenkill Trip Coordinator | Floral Park-Bellerose School District | October 2019 - April 2020
- Created parent and teacher interest surveys.
- Conducted an informational meeting for parents to provide information about the overnight trip.
- Coordinated a 2 night overnight trip with the supervisors at Greenkill.
Timeline
Discovery Lab Teacher
Floral Park Bellerose School District
09.2021 - Current
Third Grade Math Teacher
Floral Park Bellerose School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
PROBE Coordinator & Teachers
Floral Park Bellerose School District
12.2015 - 06.2020
Sixth Grade Math & Lead Teacher
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
09.2002 - 12.2015
Certificate Program: Special Education
College of St. Rose
Certificate Program: Gifted & Talented
St. John's University
Master of Science - Education
Long Island University