Kevin Zeman
Whitestone
Summary
Experience of over 13 years of experience in teaching and helping children gain confidence. Excellent reputation for resolving problems. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade ICT Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Write IEP's of students with special education services
Permament 1st Grade Teacher
P.S.60
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Worked on small groups with students to ensure academic success
Summer Rising Permanent 3rd Grade Teacher
PS.20
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Created portfolios to mandated children by using assessments.
NYC Permanent 2nd Grade Teacher
P.S 242
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Administered Acadience and F&P running records
- Completed and administered report cards
Senior Martial Arts Instructor
Fierce Dragon Martial Arts
01.2013 - 05.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Helped students prevent injuries and rendered calm and professional aid in case of accidents.
- Imparted key etiquette points, discipline and respect.
- Greeted arriving members professionally by first name.
- Evaluated, planned, and administered programs to restore function and prevent disability.
- Attended to needs of visitors by aiding and providing customer service in fast-paced environment.
NYC Permanent Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
PS.193
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
- Conducted running records for students to advance in reading level
- Completed report cards for students
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Touro College
New York, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Instructor support
- Strong verbal communication
- Extremely organized
- Highly motivating
- Computer proficient
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Certification
- TCIS Certified
- ABA certified
Timeline
3rd Grade ICT Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
Permament 1st Grade Teacher
P.S.60
12.2022 - 02.2023
Summer Rising Permanent 3rd Grade Teacher
PS.20
07.2022 - 08.2022
NYC Permanent 2nd Grade Teacher
P.S 242
04.2022 - 06.2022
NYC Permanent Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
PS.193
12.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Martial Arts Instructor
Fierce Dragon Martial Arts
01.2013 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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