Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Classroom Teacher
Community Charter School of Paterson
Paterson, NJ
09.2015 - Current
Facilitated small group instruction
Worked directly with students who had special needs
Worked closely with students with learning disabilities by providing modifications and accommodations as per their IEP and as needed
Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Monitor and encouraged use of aiding equipment for students with special needs
Taught whole group instruction
Devised Special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of individual students, and their needs
Maintained effective and positive classroom management by using Class Dojo
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Created, plan and customize weekly lesson plans.
Administered and assessed students using DRAs (Developmental Reading Assessment)
Implemented and taught Wilson’s Fundations for Phonics instruction.
Summer STEAM Program Director
NJCDC
Paterson, NJ
06.2019 - 08.2019
Ensured that an appropriate program and project management was in place
Developed an age appropriate curriculum
Coordinated and fostered teamwork
Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
Education
BA - Literature, Studies
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
05.2015
Associates Degree - Communication
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
05.2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, IXL, Power Point, Zoom, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sites,
Excellent communication/ public speaking
Student Development
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Skills Development
Program Development
Class Dojo
IReady
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer STEAM Program Director
NJCDC
06.2019 - 08.2019
K-5 Classroom Teacher
Community Charter School of Paterson
09.2015 - Current
BA - Literature, Studies
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associates Degree - Communication
Passaic County Community College
Similar Profiles
Andrea AlcaldeAndrea Alcalde
Youth Development Worker at Community Charter School Of PatersonYouth Development Worker at Community Charter School Of Paterson