Krystal Tornabene
Clark,CO
Summary
Accomplished Teacher with a proven track record at NYC DOE, enhancing student engagement and proficiency in English through innovative lesson planning and implementing ENL strategies. Expert in scaffolding for ENL students and fostering community involvement, especially amongst ENL students and their families. I excel in motivating students and mentoring colleagues, driving both academic growth and cultural competence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
NYC DOE
09.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment for ENL parents and students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives. As well as fostered an environment of growth and learning among my peers by offering professional developments, coaching and mentoring.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being, academic growth and cultural competence.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing small group scaffolded instruction tailored to individual needs.
Teacher
Holy Angels Catholic Academy
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- 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.
Teacher
Bayridge Catholic Academy
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Education
30 + - 30 Credits Above My TESOL Masters
ASPDP
OnlineMaster of Science - TESOL
Touro College
New York, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Science - General Education
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY05.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Coaching and mentoring peers and colleagues
- Creating and running afterschool programs
- Scaffolding and advocating for ENL students in both integrated and stand alone settings
- Increasing parent engagement
- Creating and presenting professional developments to bring awareness to ENL methods and cultural competence
- Student-Centered Learning
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- Community involvement
Certification
- TESOL Certified in both NYS and NJ
Timeline
Teacher
NYC DOE
09.2016 - Current
Teacher
Holy Angels Catholic Academy
09.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher
Bayridge Catholic Academy
09.2010 - 06.2014
30 + - 30 Credits Above My TESOL Masters
ASPDP
Master of Science - TESOL
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - General Education
Iona College
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