Jennifer Medina
Yonkers,New York
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 20 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes using data to drive instruction as well as strategic lesson planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary/Middle School Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
New York City, New York
09.2003 - 09.2021
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into literacy and math concepts.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Assisted 4-5 children per station during small-group learning periods
- Instructed classes of up to 32 students in Math, ELA and Social Studies
Special Education Teacher
Yonkers Public School District
Yonkers, NY
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to 12 special education students in grades 1-3
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York06.2006
Skills
- Quality education
- Organizational ability
- Smartboard operation
- Learning assessments
- Literacy skills
- Curriculum Development
- Summer school teacher
- Individualized instruction
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Field trips
Certification
- K-6 Common Branches Professional License
Timeline
Elementary/Middle School Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2003 - 09.2021
Special Education Teacher
Yonkers Public School District
09.2001 - 08.2003
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
College of New Rochelle