Kerry O'Grady
Queens,New York
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.1995 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
- Enhanced classroom management, establishing a positive learning environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
01.1992
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum Design
- Special Needs Support
- Collaborative learning
- Child Development
- Literacy development
- Visual Aids Creation
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1 - New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.1995 - Current
Mercy College - Master of Arts, Education
St. John's University - Bachelor of Arts, Teacher Education
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