Jennifer Asitimbay
Queens,NY
Summary
A passionate K-2 elementary school teacher with 3 years of experience with strong behavior management and social-emotional learning skills. Dedicated to fostering a respectful positive learning environment. Skillful in lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and student assessment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Substitute Teacher
School Professionals
Manhattan, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Carried out the professional duties of a lead teacher.
- Supported lead teacher with classroom routines and classroom management.
- Worked one-on-one with student who needed emotional and/or behavioral support.
K-1 Classroom Teacher
Genesee Community Charter School
Rochester, NY
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Developed and delivered age-appropriate lessons in literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies.
- Used play-based and hands-on learning strategies to enhance engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student progress through observations, informal assessments, and classroom activities.
- Differentiated instruction to meet individual learning styles and needs, including IEP support.
- Supported social and emotional development through structured routines and guidance.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Collaborated with other educators and support staff to plan and improve instruction.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Access Bronx Charter School
The Bronx, New York
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed standards-based lesson plans in math, reading, and writing that strove for high level objectives.
- Monitored student learning through observations, interactions, and assessments, enabling tailored instructional strategies.
- Addressed challenging classroom behaviors using positive and affirming techniques, promoting a supportive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Collaborated with teaching teams and instructional leaders to analyze student work, enhancing curricular coherence and instructional alignment.
- Built relationships with students' families through regular communication about students' progress and provided ways in which families were able to support their child's learning.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
SUNY College at Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY12-2017
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Mathematics instruction
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Time management
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Elementary Substitute Teacher
School Professionals
09.2025 - Current
K-1 Classroom Teacher
Genesee Community Charter School
08.2023 - 06.2025
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Access Bronx Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Literacy
SUNY College at Oswego
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
SUNY College At Oswego