Joanan Sanchez Selmo
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Middle School English Language Arts Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over four years in classroom environments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Quest To Learn
New York, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Summer School Teacher
Quest To Learn
New York, NY
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Graded examinations and assignments fairly.
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Quest To Learn
New York , NY
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over two 6th grade math sections for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Instructional Mediator
Liberty Partnership Program
New York Mills, NY
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over 25 students falling behind in English Language skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY 09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - English Education
New York University
New York 09.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
Curriculum Developer
undefinedAdditional Information
- Launched the first Debate Club at Quest to Learn where students competed statewide.
- Launched the first Equity Committee at Quest to Learn in order to identify opportunities for improving our capacity and commitment to address equity at a school level.
- Launched a Book Club at Quest to Learn that centered around social justice and racial equality. Books Taught: Just Mercy & The Hate You Give.
- Created and implemented Black Lives Matter Curriculum for Middle School ELA.
Timeline
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist
Teachers College of Columbia University
09.2020 - Current
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Quest To Learn
09.2019 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Quest To Learn
07.2019 - 08.2019
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Quest To Learn
12.2018 - 08.2019
Instructional Mediator
Liberty Partnership Program
03.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - English Education
New York University
09.2016 - 01.2019
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