Lisa Singletary
Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced Middle School Mathematics Teacher with over 10 years in urban NYC classrooms. Specializes in data-driven instruction, differentiated learning, and Common Core Standards implementation. Proven ability to enhance student achievement through targeted interventions and technology integration while fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
Bronx, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Teach 6th grade mathematics aligned with district and state standards.
- Integrate ICT tools (Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards, digital math platforms, adaptive learning software) to support individualized instruction.
- Developed lesson plans integrating technology, manipulatives, and real-world applications to enhance student engagement.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and tailor instruction for individualized learning.
- Maintained classroom environment fostering collaboration, inquiry, and positive behavior among students.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians through digital tools and conferences.
- Participate in professional development related to math instruction and educational technology.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Archer Elementary School P.S. 531
Bronx, NY
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Aligning curriculum to Common Core State Standards.
- Analyzed performance data to set goals and inform instructional strategies.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individual, small group, and whole-class instruction.
- Developed individual growth plan with principal to monitor progress and enhance student achievement.
- Collaborated in inter-disciplinary planning team to design courses using Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice.
6th Grade Math Teacher/Grade Team Leader
Bronx Preparatory Middle School
Bronx, NY
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards.
- Using a variety of assessments fully aligned with instructional outcomes to provide a full composite of students’ abilities and needs and to inform instruction.
- Engaged in coaching cycles and implemented research-based strategies to enhance personal and student performance.
- Providing students with frequent feedback and evaluation based on the development of individualized goals for performance that are specific, measurable, ambitious, rooted in data and time-bound.
- Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive mathematics classroom environment.
- Implementing school-wide positive behavior incentive policies and logical consequences.
- Celebrated student progress and effort daily in classrooms and during Monthly Town Halls to foster a positive learning culture.
- Collaborated with colleagues to identify and utilize team members' strengths for improved student outcomes.
- Attended IEP meetings and ensured appropriate accommodations for students during assessments.
- Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice.
- Actively participating in school and network-led meetings and professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Sisulu Walker Charter School of Harlem
New York, NY
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students.
- Implemented consistent school-wide practices and diverse individualized methods to actively engage students in the classroom.
- Created and managed a responsive learning environment that fostered student safety, creativity, and full potential development.
- Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
- Study, practice, and execute lessons that lead scholars to master daily standard-aligned objectives.
- Revise lessons for clarity, rigor and relevance, with guidance and support from instructional coaches.
- Collected and analyzed academic and behavior data to identify and address specific student needs.
- Collaborate in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data.
- Proactively seek and implement feedback from team leaders and coaches to improve practice.
Lead 5th Grade Teacher
Sisulu Walker Charter School of Harlem
New York, NY
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary.
- Coordinate knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core Standards.
- Provide students with frequent feedback and evaluation based on the development of individualized goals for performance that are specific, measurable, ambitious, rooted in data and time bound.
- Use a variety of assessments fully aligned with instructional outcomes to provide a full composite of students’ abilities and needs to inform instruction.
- Document lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and instructional materials to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Attended IEP meetings and provided appropriate accommodations for students during assessments.
- Participated in school and network-led meetings and professional development workshops to foster collaborative growth and instructional improvement.
- Support the school as directed by the Principal.
Education
M.S. - Childhood Education (1-6)
City College of New York
New York, NY05-2014
B.A. - English Language Arts
Hunter College
New York, NY06-2010
A.A.S. - Accounting
Monroe College
Bronx, NY08-1996
Skills
- Common Core math
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Data instruction
- RTI strategies
- IEP compliance
- Educational technology integration
- Classroom management
- Team leadership and collaboration
Certification
Childhood Education 1-6
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade Math Teacher
Archer Elementary School P.S. 531
02.2018 - 08.2024
6th Grade Math Teacher/Grade Team Leader
Bronx Preparatory Middle School
01.2014 - 02.2018
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Sisulu Walker Charter School of Harlem
09.2011 - 06.2013
Lead 5th Grade Teacher
Sisulu Walker Charter School of Harlem
10.2010 - 06.2011
M.S. - Childhood Education (1-6)
City College of New York
B.A. - English Language Arts
Hunter College
A.A.S. - Accounting
Monroe College