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Karen Silfa

Hackensack,NJ

Summary

Caring Teacher 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. Culturally aware and dedicated to close classroom management and immersion techniques. I am a highly effective educator with 24 years of experience. Excellent classroom management, lecturing and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs. Bilingual teacher with experience in creating and implementing engaging lesson plans for diverse classrooms. Strong skills in differentiating instruction based on student needs and fostering a positive learning environment. Proven ability to enhance students' language proficiency while nurturing cultural awareness. Made significant contributions to current school by improving overall bilingual education standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Science Teacher

IS 143
New York, NY
09.2001 - Current
  • Created an encouraging learning environment by utilizing positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum where appropriate by using online resources or apps related to language learning.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere for all students regardless of cultural background or ability level.
  • Collaborated with other teachers in order to develop new ideas for classroom lessons and activities.
  • Assessed student progress through formal and informal assessments.
  • Advised parents regarding their children's academic progress at parent and teacher conferences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance throughout the semester.
  • Researched best practices for teaching English as a second language.
  • Incorporated real world applications into lessons whenever possible so that students can apply what they have learned outside the classroom.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Education

Master of Arts - Middle School Scienc Education Bilingual Extention

CUNY At City College
160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
05-2014

Master of Science - Acupuncture

Swedish Institute
151 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
05-2008

M.D. - Medicine

UNIBE
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
05-1999

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SUNY At Stony Brook
100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
05-1995

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Language instruction
  • Diverse learning strategies
  • Time management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Team collaboration
  • Real-world applications
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaboration
  • Bilingual: Spanish/English
  • Computer skills

Timeline

Bilingual Science Teacher

IS 143
09.2001 - Current

Master of Arts - Middle School Scienc Education Bilingual Extention

CUNY At City College

Master of Science - Acupuncture

Swedish Institute

M.D. - Medicine

UNIBE

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SUNY At Stony Brook
Karen Silfa