John Kropa
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced middle school English Language Arts teacher with 10 years of service in NYC public schools. Skilled in delivering standards-aligned instruction, supporting diverse learners, and building strong classroom culture. Collaborative team member with leadership experience through Instructional Team and School Leadership Team (SLT) participation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned ELA instruction using a variety of texts and instructional strategies
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs and varying reading levels
- Foster a positive classroom environment focused on student engagement, accountability, and growth
- Design and implement writing tasks, discussions, and assessments to build critical thinking and communication skills
- Use student data to inform instruction and adjust supports
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that fostered student engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06-2018
Skills
- Collaborate with administration and other Instructional Team members to analyze student data and improve instructional practices
- Support curriculum planning and school-wide academic initiatives
- Contribute to school-wide decision-making and goal setting with SLT (School Leadership Team)
- Partner with staff and families to support school priorities and student achievement
Certification
New York State Certification – English Language Arts (Grades 7–12)
Timeline
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College