Keira Levitt
Middle Village
Summary
Entering educator with experience at Q167 Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, and J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey. I pride myself on my ability to create a classroom that is student-centered. Building community through my culturally responsive and data-driven practices, valuing differentiated instruction. My personal goals as an educator is to foster empathy, curiosity, joy, and criticality in my classroom.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher, 60 Students 9th Grade
Q167 Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
02.2025 - Current
- Lead and co-taught for two 9th grade English sections; provided support to cooperating teacher’s instruction in two alternate sections of 9th grade English.
- Developed, and implemented lessons using backwards planning.
- Gathered and created any materials needed for lessons, including slideshows, handouts, and activities.
- Facilitated and differentiated whole group, small group activities, and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs (including students with IEPs and students who are ELLs ).
- Used brief assessments or questions during the lesson plan to evaluate student understanding.
- Graded and assessed students’ writing, reading, discussions, and work habits. Gathered said data to support differentiation.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students through after school events, and meetings.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians during meetings to support students' learning and development.
- Promoted and maintained a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, modeling classroom rules, and fostering open communication for two sections of 30 students.
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Student Teacher, 30 Students 7th Grade
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Co-taught with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education 7-12
Queens College
Flushing, NY05-2025
Associate of Arts - Art And Design
Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Ave, Bayside, NY 1136412-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Technology integration
Certification
New York State Initial Certification In English Language Arts, Grades 7-12, May 2025
Timeline
Student Teacher, 60 Students 9th Grade
Q167 Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
02.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, 30 Students 7th Grade
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey
09.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Education 7-12
Queens College
Associate of Arts - Art And Design
Queensborough Community College
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