Lisa Plata
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Focused Elementary Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Mechanicville Public Schools
Mechanicville, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Reading Teacher
Hudson Falls Central School District
Hudson Falls, NY
09.2011 - 06.2021
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
Reading Teacher
Saratoga City School District
Saratoga Springs , NY
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Education
Teaching Literacy (B-6)
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01-2014
Master of Science - Childhood Education (B-6)
SUNY College At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY01-2011
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Literacy strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Individualized Learning
- Compliance standards
Certification
- NYS Certified Teaching Literacy (B-6)- Professional
- NYS Certified Childhood Education (1-6)-Professional
- NYS Certified Early Childhood Education (B-2)-Professional
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Mechanicville Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Reading Teacher
Saratoga City School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
Reading Teacher
Hudson Falls Central School District
09.2011 - 06.2021
Teaching Literacy (B-6)
Mercy College
Master of Science - Childhood Education (B-6)
SUNY College At Oneonta
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