Lezai Favors
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Passionate Second Year Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Neighborhood Charter Schools
Bronx, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Developed Engaging Learning Activities: Created and implemented interactive lesson plans tailored to diverse needs of kindergarten students, aligning with curriculum standards. Utilized variety of instructional strategies, including hands-on activities, group work, and technology integration, to promote student engagement and learning.
- Parent Engagement Initiatives: Organized and hosted weekly information sessions to foster collaboration between home and school. Introduced weekly newsletters highlighting classroom activities, student achievements, and upcoming events, resulting in 50% increase in parent engagement and communication.
- Cultivated Inclusive Classroom Environment: Proactively promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion by incorporating multicultural literature, activities, and discussions into curriculum. Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and respected.
- Teach 18 students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implement classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Lead Teacher
Sucess Academy
Far Rockaway, NY
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented Tier 2 Intervention Services: Identified and provided targeted support for struggling learners through implementation of Tier 2 intervention services. Utilized data-driven instruction and progress monitoring to assess student needs and adjust instruction accordingly, resulting in 48% improvement on Internal Assessments (IAs).
- Creative Lesson Planning: Designed and delivered dynamic and learner-focused lesson plans that catered to individual learning styles and interests of students. Integrated hands-on activities, technology tools, and real-world connections to enhance learning experiences and promote critical thinking skills.
- Collaborative Classroom Culture: Fostered a collaborative and inclusive classroom culture where students felt empowered to share their ideas, take risks, and support one another. Implemented cooperative learning structures and peer collaboration activities to promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Student Teacher
Meadow Elementary
Baldwin, NY
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
Education
Master of Arts - Childhood Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2022
Skills
- Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
- Safety awareness
- Elementary education
- Afterschool program development and management
- Technology integration
- Student testing
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Response To Intervention (RTI)
- Educational Software
Certification
Initial B-2 Certificate, New York State
Initial 1-6 Certificate, New York State
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing P-3, NJ
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing K-6, NJ
Affiliations
- Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Inc.
- Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society
- Alpha Kappa Delta - International Honor Society of Sociology
- Nassau Reading Council
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Neighborhood Charter Schools
04.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Sucess Academy
07.2022 - 03.2023
Student Teacher
Meadow Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Childhood Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Adelphi University
Initial B-2 Certificate, New York State
Initial 1-6 Certificate, New York State
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing P-3, NJ
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing K-6, NJ
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