Lesley Rifkin
Queens,NY
Summary
Caring Elementary School Teacher offering 25+ years of experience teaching all subjects to K-6-grade students. Adept at leading teams of teachers in curriculum development and instructional review. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-6
New York City Department of Education
College Point, New York
09.1998 - 04.2019
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Queens College
Flushing, New York06-1998
Master of Science - Education
Baruch College Campus High School
New York, NY06-1979
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multimedia instruction
- Technology Integration
- Field Trip Coordination
Accomplishments
- Worked with Carl Anderson from Columbia Teacher's College
- Implemented Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Project into my classroom
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-6
New York City Department of Education
09.1998 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Reading
Queens College
Master of Science - Education
Baruch College Campus High School
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