Kadiatou Barry
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator focused on challenging existing educational systems and advocating for equitable learning opportunities for all students. Skilled in implementing a variety of student-centered pedagogies and utilizing technology to enhance learning. Proven ability to foster trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, promoting a collaborative and supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Coney Island Prep
08.2023 - Current
- Provide a safe, welcoming, and joyful learning environment for scholars.
- Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content on a daily basis.
- Teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate learning as needed.
- Enhance classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and procedures.
- Communicate with students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress, student needs, and strategies for academic growth.
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Work collaboratively with grade team as Grade Team Lead to create a positive and intellectual class environment that engages students.
- Managed and maintained student behavior in classroom by establishing and implementing rules and procedures.
- Lead whole-class instruction and teach small group using lesson plans created through extensive planning based on rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Communicate with students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress, student needs, and strategies for academic growth.
Teaching Intern
Child Development Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Work in therapeutic nursery setting in classrooms with teacher to student ratio of 4:9.
- Assist young children diagnosed with range of developmental, neurological and behavioral difficulties build self-esteem, develop interpersonal relationships, and become more effective learners.
- Work with lead teacher and staff to integrate all aspects of instruction, behavior management and language facilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2019
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Classroom Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Cultural Competency
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Student Engagement and Development
- Proficient in IBM systems (SPSS), Microsoft Office, Internet Research, Kami, Google Docs, and Zoom
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Timeline
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Coney Island Prep
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2019 - 07.2023
Teaching Intern
Child Development Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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