Kerry D. Cyge
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
First-year teacher with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches. Area of certification is Special Education (Grades 7-12).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner Teacher
NYC Teaching Collaborative, NYC Department Of Ed.
01.2024 - Current
- Completed Student Teaching with help of New York City Teaching Collaborative program at Evergreen Middle School for Urban Exploration K562.
- Took on responsibility in Collaborative Coach's (NYC DOE Teacher) classroom for instruction of students during Spring 2024 semester.
- Recommendations can be requested from my:
- Collaborative Coach: Allison Holton (msholton@ems562.com)
- Lead Coach: Claudia Grammatico (msgrammatico@ems562.com)
Donor Specialist II-1, Apheresis Technician
New York Blood Center
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Collect platelets, plasma, and red blood cells using Trima and Alyx technologies
- Drove collection and quality compliance for blood, cells, tissue and apheresis donations.
- Connected with donors by listening and determining value of donations.
- Performed apheresis collections according to established procedures, guidelines and contracts.
- Remained flexible to work highly variable schedule.
- Greet donors and provide best customer service experience as possible
- Check vital signs and go over medical history with donors
- Prepare donor and draw their blood while keeping them as comfortable as possible
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Project Coordinator
Opinion Access Corp
08.2011 - 03.2015
- Coordinate all details of market research data collection projects including but not limited to scheduling, analyzing, developing reports and charts, enhancing relationships between clients and company
- Enhance surveys to make data collection more sufficient
- Ensure that all projects have greatest profit margin for the company as possible
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Program Center Manager
RuffaloCODY
08.2006 - 07.2011
- Managed work and performance of more than 30 employees.
- Processed payroll for over 30 employees as part of sound human resources and financial management strategies.
- Motivated student fundraisers with games and contests.
- Continually surpassed yearly fundraising goals for Long Island University.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Master of Science - Adolescent Special Education
Fordham University
New York06.2026
Partner Teacher - New York City Teaching Collaborative
New York City Department of Education
New York, NY06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, Public Relations
State University of New York College
Oneonta, NY05.2006
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Special Needs Students
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Student rapport
- Cultural Sensitivity
Timeline
Partner Teacher
NYC Teaching Collaborative, NYC Department Of Ed.
01.2024 - Current
Donor Specialist II-1, Apheresis Technician
New York Blood Center
10.2017 - 01.2024
Project Coordinator
Opinion Access Corp
08.2011 - 03.2015
Program Center Manager
RuffaloCODY
08.2006 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Adolescent Special Education
Fordham University
Partner Teacher - New York City Teaching Collaborative
New York City Department of Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, Public Relations
State University of New York College
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