Lumi Lafond
Tenafly,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable educator with over six years of experience in teaching multilingual learners and financial literacy in diverse classroom settings. Strong background in language instruction, curriculum design, and cross-curricular support. Committed to student success and academic growth through inclusive and engaging teaching strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Business (Financial Literacy)
Tenafly Board of Ed
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Taught financial literacy to ~700 students on a trimester-based A/B day schedule
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned lessons on budgeting, credit, saving, and financial decision-making
- Assessed student progress, managed multiple class sections, and developed real-world financial skills
Teacher of Multilingual Learners
Tenafly Board of Ed
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught Language Arts and ELL 7; supported students in social studies, science, and math
- Provided targeted instruction based on WIDA standards
- Collaborated with content area teachers to ensure academic access and language development
Paraprofessional (ELL Support)
Tenafly Board of Ed
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided academic and language support to ELL students during remote and hybrid learning
- Assisted with comprehension, assignments, and tech access to ensure engagement and progress
Education
Certificate - MIT/ELL
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2025
MBA - Business Administration
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06.2008
MA - American Studies
Babes Bolyai University
Cluj, Romania06.2002
BA - Bilingual Teaching (English as a Second Language & Romanian)
Babes Bolyai University
Cluj, Romania06.1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- New curriculum implementation
Accomplishments
- Earned Highly Effective Teacher for two consecutive years, reflecting excellence in instruction and student engagement
- Created and implemented the Personal Financial Literacy Curriculum at the middle school level, receiving positive feedback from administrators, parents and students.
- Supported English Language Learners in progressing from my Intermediate ELL class to full exit from the program, after acing their WIDA assessments.
Certification
- New Jersey- English as a Second Language, 00712565
- Business: Finance, Economics and Law, 00712565
Additional Information
Eligible to work in the United States, No criminal history or license suspensions, Can perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations, Not a relative of any current board member or administrator, Not a graduate of Tenafly Public Schools
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher of Business (Financial Literacy)
Tenafly Board of Ed
09.2022 - 06.2025
Teacher of Multilingual Learners
Tenafly Board of Ed
09.2021 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional (ELL Support)
Tenafly Board of Ed
03.2020 - 09.2021
MBA - Business Administration
City University of Seattle
MA - American Studies
Babes Bolyai University
BA - Bilingual Teaching (English as a Second Language & Romanian)
Babes Bolyai University
Certificate - MIT/ELL
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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