Dedicated educator with proven skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and professional mentoring. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southold Union Free School District
Southold, New York
07.2001 - 06.2026
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress effectively.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Adapted teaching methods based on feedback to improve student learning experiences.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and best practices.
Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Teacher
Hampton Bays Elementary School
Hampton Bays, New York
06.1994 - 06.2001
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Adapted teaching methods based on feedback to improve student learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading And Special Education
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY
09.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NY
09.1991 - 05.1993
Skills
lesson planning
Lesson design
differentiated instruction
classroom management
Behavior management strategies
teacher training
Teaching adaptability
critical thinking development
interdisciplinary collaboration
peer learning strategies
Accomplishments
2026 recipient of SCOPE’S Shining Above The Rest Award