Lucia Moran
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 15+ years of experience in NYC public schools, including ICT classrooms. Strong background in preparing upper elementary students for the transition to middle school through rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. Skilled in differentiated teaching, data-driven planning, and fostering a structured, supportive classroom environment where all students—including those with IEPs and ELLs—can succeed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher (ICT), Grade 5
P.S./I.S. 121 – Nelson A. Rockefeller
Brooklyn, NY
01.2014 - Current
- Co-teach in an ICT setting, supporting diverse learners including students with IEPs and ELLs
- Prepare students academically and socially for middle school expectations
- Deliver differentiated, standards-aligned instruction in ELA, Math, and Science
- Use assessment data (i-Ready, running records) to drive instruction and target skill gaps
- Support student performance on NYS assessments through strategy-based test preparation
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–5, ICT & General Ed)
P.S./I.S. 180 – The SEEALL Academy
Brooklyn, NY
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Taught Grades 2–4 and AIS Mathematics (Grades 3–5, 7)
- Differentiated instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs
- Used assessment tools (Acuity, benchmarks) to inform instruction
- Collaborated on curriculum development and interdisciplinary planning
Elementary Teacher (Grades 1 & 3)
P.S. 314 Luis Muñoz Marín
Brooklyn, NY
09.2000 - 06.2006
- Taught Grade 3 (4 years) and Grade 1
- Model classroom teacher; implemented Balanced Literacy and Writer's Workshop
- Developed curriculum and supported after-school and summer programs
Education
M.S. - Elementary Education – Mathematics
CUNY Brooklyn College
B.A. - Elementary Education (K–6)
CUNY Brooklyn College
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- ICT/Collaborative Teaching
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management
- NYS Test Prep
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Engagement
- Educational Technology
Certification
- NYS Permanent Certification: Pre-K–Grade 6
- Teacher of Common Branch Subjects (Grades 1–6)
Professional Development
- Expeditionary Learning
- Wilson Fundations
- Balanced Literacy
- Writer’s Workshop
- Inquiry Teams & PLCs
- Imagine Learning
- Into Reading
Achievements
Dean’s List, Brooklyn College, National Honor Society, Salutatorian
Timeline
General Education Teacher (ICT), Grade 5
P.S./I.S. 121 – Nelson A. Rockefeller
01.2014 - Current
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–5, ICT & General Ed)
P.S./I.S. 180 – The SEEALL Academy
01.2006 - 01.2012
Elementary Teacher (Grades 1 & 3)
P.S. 314 Luis Muñoz Marín
09.2000 - 06.2006
M.S. - Elementary Education – Mathematics
CUNY Brooklyn College
B.A. - Elementary Education (K–6)
CUNY Brooklyn College