Jill Sirlin
Woodmere,NY
Summary
I recently retired after teaching elementary school for 33 years in the same district as where I started. I'd like to use my years of experience to continue to work with children and help them to grow both academically and social/ emotionally. I have been commended for being an inspirational and creative educator over the years. I also had a great repor with colleagues, administrators, parents, and community members. I am motivated and driven to share my strengths beyond retirement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator Grades K-5
West Hempstead UFSD
West Hempstead , New York
09.1990 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Created an engaging learning environment through hands-on activities, games, and projects.
- Assessed students' progress through observation, formal testing, and recordkeeping.
- Encouraged students to explore their creativity through art, music, and writing.
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and other teachers to ensure student success.
- Conducted small group instruction to help struggling learners catch up with their peers.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Utilized technology to enhance classroom instruction on a regular basis.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing questions about topics being discussed in class.
- Integrated literature into daily lessons to stimulate interest in reading among students.
- Organized field trips to local museums and educational centers as part of the curriculum plan.
- Motivated students by providing positive feedback for good work habits or accomplishments.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in school.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
- Implemented strategies to differentiate instruction based on various learning styles.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Taught reading, language arts, mathematics and other subjects utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Lead Teacher In Charge Summer Recreation
West Hempstead UFSD
West Hempstead , New York
07.1996 - 08.2001
- Lead Teacher In Charge of Summer Recreation program for students grades K-6.
- Arts and Crafts instructor as well
- Plan and implement activities for students to enjoy daily
- Take students on trips to pool, movies, bowling, and other local activities.
- Manage student behaviors as well as supervising teen age counselors in charge of the student groups.
- Parent contact and connections during each summer session.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05-1990
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Field Trip Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy strategies
Timeline
Lead Teacher In Charge Summer Recreation
West Hempstead UFSD
07.1996 - 08.2001
Elementary Educator Grades K-5
West Hempstead UFSD
09.1990 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Hartford
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