Experienced NYC public school educator with over 20 years in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Develops lesson plans and assesses student performance while collaborating with families and staff to support diverse learners. Utilizes progress data to inform instruction and maintains accurate DOE records. Proven classroom leadership fosters student growth and a well-managed learning environment.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
New York, New York
09.2001 - Current
Planned standards-aligned lessons for New York City public school classrooms.
Adapted instruction to support varied student learning needs.
Used positive discipline strategies and set clear expectations to support the classroom environment.
Built curricula and suggested revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
Worked with parents, counselors, and support staff on student concerns.
Partnered with parents, counselors, and support staff to address and resolve student concerns.
Kept accurate records in DOE gradebooks and student tracking systems.
Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Introduced debate-style classroom setting to increase student participation and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Science - Education
North Central College
Naperville, IL
06-2015
Master of Science - Education Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
06-2011
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
09-2008
Associate of Arts - English
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
09-1994
Skills
Curriculum development
Instructional alignment
Planning lessons
Differentiated instruction
Evaluating student performance
Grade management
Classroom oversight
Certification
New York State Teacher License---- Classroom Teacher English 7-12-----Four years experienced Dean
Affiliations
Enjoy reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with friends and family