Jennifer Bricourt-Fray
462 West Hempstead ,NY
Summary
Lead Teacher with extensive experience in classroom management and student development. Expert in designing lesson plans, mentoring new teachers, and enriching learning through field trips and project-based activities. Bringing strong skills in educational leadership, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with administration to foster academic success and community involvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
New York City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth for the last 15 years.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom for the last 5 years.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts for the last 8 years.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives for the last 5 years.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Founder, Coordinator and Director
Girls on Point, Girls Empowerment Group
06.2019 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement for the last 10 years .
- Achieved long-term sustainability for the organization through responsible decision-making processes grounded in ethics.
English Teacher
New York City Public Schools
11.2002 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways for the last 10 years .
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students for the last 10 years.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success through pandemic.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective English instruction.
- Contributed to development of school's English curriculum, ensuring it met learning objectives and standards.
- Increased students' test scores with strategic review sessions and personalized feedback.
Co Hort Coordinator
Young Adult Borough Center @Monroe Campus
02.2009 - 02.2016
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Built working relationship where students and teachers were needed in order to bring students back to school to graduate with high school diploma.
Program Director
Roosevelt/Freeport EOC YECTI
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement for participants coming out of incarceration.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literature
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.1999
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2007
MsED EdM - Educational Leadership
Bank Street College
New York06-2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Key decision making
- Lesson development
- Educational leadership
- Staff Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Curricula development
Accomplishments
- Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Shining Star of District 28
Received and award for creating a girls empowerment group with in the district and came up with great ideas to drive district wide girls empowerment groups.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
New York City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Founder, Coordinator and Director
Girls on Point, Girls Empowerment Group
06.2019 - Current
Co Hort Coordinator
Young Adult Borough Center @Monroe Campus
02.2009 - 02.2016
Program Director
Roosevelt/Freeport EOC YECTI
08.2006 - 11.2008
English Teacher
New York City Public Schools
11.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literature
SUNY Old Westbury
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
MsED EdM - Educational Leadership
Bank Street College
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