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
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
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
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
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
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