Open To Work
Lavern Douglas-Ireland
Queens,NY
Summary
Engaged educator specializing in customized instructional strategies that enhance student participation. Skilled in supporting diverse learning styles and implementing behavior management techniques. Advocate for special needs education, fostering collaborative classroom environments to maximize learning potential and inspire a passion for education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Requested multiple times as substitute teacher for various classrooms due to positive referrals.
- Executed classroom plans to reinforce core concepts and facilitate student understanding.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to enhance engagement and support diverse learning needs.
- Utilized classroom discussion strategies to actively engage students and deepen understanding of key topics.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Handled classrooms of up to 26 students, reporting problem students to counselor and keeping detailed behavioral records.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Created lesson plans for classroom instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Silvia Klein
03.1999 - 06.2007
- Engaged students on-task through proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Ensured well-controlled classrooms by outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Integrated music and play into activities to enhance developmental learning.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
Help Desk Analyst
PC Jockeys
Brooklyn, NY
03.1992 - 02.1999
- Monitored incoming emails for help desk tickets, ensuring timely responses to user inquiries.
- Identified customer needs and provided timely solutions.
- Created user accounts, reset passwords, and configured access to servers and file management software.
- Collaborated with IT team to streamline troubleshooting processes, improving response times.
- Maintained knowledge base articles for common technical issues and solutions.
- Coordinated with other IT teams to support project completion and enhance service delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
National University
La Jolla, CA02-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Deviant Behavior and Social Control
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson implementation
- Student assessment
- Assessment administration
- Curriculum execution
- Progress reporting
- Special needs experience
- Special education
- Physical education instruction
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Teaching creativity
- Records management
- Multi-subject instruction
Volunteer PTA President, 08/2005 to 06/2006
P.S. 159 Elementary School
Brooklyn N.Y. 11208
- Presiding over meetings: Chair PTA board and association meetings, ensuring order, and guiding discussions.
- Representing the PTA: Serve as the official contact and spokesperson for the group to parents, the school, and the community.
- Overseeing the executive board: Coordinate the work of the board to run the PTA effectively.
- Setting goals: Work with the board to set realistic, school-aligned goals consistent with PTA policies and purposes Issac Pitkin PTA.
- Budget and finance: Work with the finance committee to manage funds, review budgets, and ensure financial compliance.
- Program planning: Help design and promote programs, events, and initiatives that support student success.
- Membership growth: Oversee membership campaigns and recruitment efforts.
- Communications: Ensure all PTA communications (mailings and newsletters) are accurate and approved before publication.
- Involved in annual development of Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP).
- Organized and participated in Fundraiser.
- Corresponded with Vendors.
- Organized Fundraiser to allow children to have a carnival, fashion/ talent show, Mothers and Father's Day gift shop.
- Planning and implementation of school activities.
- Monthly P.T.A. meetings with Principal and Parents including issues with parents and the school.
- Organized parent workshops.
Certification
- Tesol Cetification
Accomplishments
- Honors in Distington for my Masters
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$25/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2007 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Silvia Klein
03.1999 - 06.2007
Help Desk Analyst
PC Jockeys
03.1992 - 02.1999
Master of Arts - Teaching
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Deviant Behavior and Social Control
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York