Kristina Marte-Metelus
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Energetic and dedicated educator with a strong background in creative curriculum and teaching strategies. Ready to help achieve schools 2024-2025 goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Coach Pre-K 3 and Pre-K4
Newark Board of Education
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided eighteen teachers with on site, job-embedded professional development by observing, modeling, co-teaching and conferencing daily.
- Actively planned with school leadership to create action plans based on students' performance.
- Analyzed school-wide data using teaching strategies to detect trends and create effective next steps that meet student’s needs.
- Oversaw planning, facilitation, and follow-up of collaborative group meetings.
- Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
- Assisted fellow teachers in developing strategies to improve instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Kindergarten- Second Grade Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Performed differentiated small group instruction for reading, writing and math, based on individual student needs.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Wrote monthly newsletters detailing important information regarding school events and current units of study for the grade increasing parent involvement..
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
MSED -
City College
05.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Pace University
05.2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Student Learning Data
- Interpersonal Communication
- Instruction Differentiation
- Strong Classroom Management
- Self Motivation
Certification
- B-2 Students with Disabilities
- Students with Disabilities 1-6
- Childhood Education 1-6
- 7-12 Students with Disabilities
Timeline
Teacher Coach Pre-K 3 and Pre-K4
Newark Board of Education
08.2022 - 02.2024
Kindergarten- Second Grade Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2013 - 06.2022
MSED -
City College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Pace University
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