Justin Vargas
Queens,New York
Summary
Caring Educator with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed diverse teaching strategies to engage and support students at different learning levels.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for grades 6-9 in ELA, History, and Financial Literacy. Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Resident Teacher
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Kept track of student development in English Language Arts, Writing, and History by monitoring progress, giving feedback, and pinpointing areas for growth on an individual level.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions tailored towards specific skill sets or topics being studied.
- Adapted instruction based on individual needs of each student in order to maximize their success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies that would engage students in learning.
Teaching Fellow
InnovateEDU
Brooklyn, NY
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Providing inclusive instruction virtually and in-person for 6th graders.
- Task include providing small group instruction (digitally and in-person), lesson planning, creating an inclusive classroom culture, providing individualized support for scholars with diverse educational needs, and attending professional development meetings once a week.
- Researched best practices in teaching methodology for use in the classroom.
Education
(MAT) -
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY05.2023
(BA) -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2020
(AA) -
Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY06.2018
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Lesson development
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Literacy strategies
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
08.2022 - 03.2024
Resident Teacher
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Teaching Fellow
InnovateEDU
08.2020 - 06.2021
(MAT) -
Relay Graduate School of Education
(BA) -
Brooklyn College
(AA) -
Laguardia Community College
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