JOANN NELLIS
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Academic Tutor
BookNook
12.2022 - Current
- Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Support teacher instruction thoroughly discusses concepts, and design custom practice questions.
- Develop student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintain tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
Lead Teacher
The Children's Center
Staten Island, NY
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores, and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Observed children and identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Planned and executed online zoom sessions with children and their parents.
- Authored and led parent workshops as outreach for college families while they were at home.
Museum Educator
Staten Island Museum
Staten Island, NY
11.2006 - 08.2017
- Introduced the Museum experience through lessons that highlighted exhibits of the museum's mission of Science, Art, and History.
- Guided visiting students through New York City Department of Education-approved lessons.
- Traveled to local elementary schools to present lessons utilizing hands-on materials provided by the Museum education department.
- Visited beaches, and parks and rode the Staten Island Ferry, and presented students with lessons that involved environmental science, local wildlife exploration, and geographical awareness.
Kindergarten an Third Grade Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Schools
Staten Island, NY
09.1989 - 08.2006
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Education
Master of Science - Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY08.1989
High School Diploma -
St John Villa Academy
Staten Island, NY06.1984
Skills
- Advocate for Disabled Individuals
- Published author
- Parent Teacher Association President: Port Richmond High School 2018-2020
- School Leadership Team Member: Port Richmond High School 2018-2020
- Assistant Youth Soccer Coach
- Assistant Manager of Petrides Soccer Club Store and Snack Stand
- Merit Badge Counselor and Committee Member: Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Online Academic Tutor
BookNook
12.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Children's Center
09.2017 - 02.2022
Museum Educator
Staten Island Museum
11.2006 - 08.2017
Kindergarten an Third Grade Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Schools
09.1989 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
St John Villa Academy