Hi, I’m
Leah Makarius
Miller Place,NY
Summary
Accomplished Elementary teacher of 20 years successful in classroom management, student evaluations and establishing a productive learning community. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to meet student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Longwood Central School District
Elementary Teacher
08.2003 - Current
Job overview
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Collaborated and prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented assessments that measured progress towards academic standards. Analyzed results through data to drive instruction.
- Implemented PBIS lessons in large and small groups within my classroom while creating a positive community within my classroom.
- Organized, implemented and amended curriculum through curriculum committees in both math and ELA to create a more comprehensive learning experience for students.
- Enhanced the learning experience by promoting exploration of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Islip School District
Teaching Assistant
09.2002 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
New Interdisciplinary School
Teacher's Assistant
07.1999 - 08.1999
Job overview
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Education
Touro UniversityNew York, NY
Master of Literacy
05.2006
Towson UniversityTowson, MD
Master of Science from Elementary Education
05.2002
Skills
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Early Childhood Education
- Reflective/responsive teaching
- Supportive and nurturing
Additional Information
Throughout the last 12 years I established my own non-profit business, Leah's Mom2Mom who's soul goal is to create a supportive community of mothers who share their thoughts, ideas and experiences with one another in order to inform, encourage and help other mothers with their life experiences. This digital community is made up of 36,000 mothers worldwide. In a world that is becoming less supportive and more disparaging, I have managed to cultivate a caring climate of support and help so that mothers can help their children to flourish.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Longwood Central School District
08.2003 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Islip School District
09.2002 - 06.2003
Teacher's Assistant
New Interdisciplinary School
07.1999 - 08.1999
Touro University
Master of Literacy
Towson University
Master of Science from Elementary Education
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