Magdalena S. Louis
Peekskill
Summary
A highly professional educator with over nineteen years of experience. Well prepared for demands of teaching and leading English classes and Departments. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and classroom management, with focus on interactive and student-centered learning. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective teamwork and positive learning outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher/Tutor & Educational Specialist
Bronx Works Community Based Organization
10.2014 - Current
- Provide academic support, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) guidance, and individual learning tools for advisement and student enrichment
- Reinforce learning strategies from core content classes in a smaller and more conducive learning environment
- Perform tutorial lessons, develop study skills and strategies, and modify learning segments for optimal learning opportunities.
- Develop and execute rich SEL professional learning opportunities for Bronx Work youth staff.
- Provide SEL lesson samples, modify SEL lessons, observe and provide feedback to staff on independently generated SEL lesson plans.
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
South Bronx Preparatory—A College Board School
09.2008 - Current
- Plan, execute, align lessons according to the Common Core Learning Standards
- Support 90-100 students’ needs—academically, socially, & emotionally
- Group students according to competencies, and assessment data for targeted instruction
- Conduct research-based inquiry on 12-15 students
- Conduct inter-visitations to improve teacher pedagogy schoolwide
- Led professional learning communities to foster collaborative and supportive planning sessions
- Developed curriculum for 8th grade enrichment course used by 6 teachers
- Collaboratively develop instructional and behavioral goals, facilitate professional development
- As chairperson of English Department & Grade Level Team
- Train, support, and guide 7 student teachers from Teacher’s College & CUNY Lehman
Teacher Leader
New York City Department of Education Teacher Leadership Program
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed instructional leadership goals to develop a professional learning community
- Assumed leadership role in school setting to promote collaboration through the facilitation of bi-monthly team meetings
- Enhanced student and teacher performance, and strengthened personal leadership skills by conducting weekly classroom observations
- Engaged in bi-monthly leadership training sessions to develop effective objective observation skills, and to explore contemporary teaching philosophy, data, and assessment tools
- Formed teacher performance measuring tool. Used tool to track and monitor teacher progress
Teacher Development Coach
New York City Teaching Fellows—New Teacher Summer Training
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Observed and provided specific feedback to 15 new teachers based on their teaching performance
- Evaluated the planning and execution of effective lesson plans
- Maintained accurate records of teacher performance, attendance, and progress during Summer-session
- Utilized data to identify and monitor trends in teacher and student performance
- Co-facilitated ‘Responsive Coaching’ sessions to enhance pedagogical practice
- Attended weekly Fellows’ Advisory sessions, and evaluated teacher performance
- Modeled, critiqued, and helped develop effective behavior management interventions
- Attended and engaged in weekly collaborative coaching team meetings to goal-set, plan, and present progress
7th & 8th English Language Arts Teacher
Anne Cross Mersereau Middle School MS206B
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Planned and Facilitated Lessons
- Analyzed & Organized Student Data for Leveled Instruction
- Collaboratively Planned with Teachers
Teacher
New York City Teaching Fellow
06.2006 - 06.2006
- Student Teaching 8th Grade English Language Arts Class at P.S. 20 07/06-08/06
- P.O. George J. Werdan III
Education
M.S. - English Education
The City University of New York Lehman College
Bronx, NYAdministration and Supervision Program
The City University of New York Hunter College
New York, NYB.A. - Literature
State University of New York at Purchase College
Purchase, NY05.2006
Skills
Excellent Classroom Management Skills
Clear Communicator with Great Collaborative Skills in Teams
Wonderful Rapport with Students and Colleagues while Fostering Long-term Professional Relationships
Highly Engaging Planning & Differentiating Instruction
Highly Effective Adult Leadership Skills
Keen Evaluative Skills with Astute Problem Solving Qualities
Develop, Facilitate, & Execute Engaging Research-Based Professional Learning
Exceptional Systems & Schoolwide Planning Skills to Effect Change
Develop Quality Exam Preparation that yield results on Formative & Summative Benchmark Assessments
Accomplishments
- Facilitated English, Culturally Responsive, and Social Emotional Learning Professional Development for improved school climate, student performance, and quality cultural and emotional interventions.
- Supervised team of 10-15 staff members over the course of a school term. Observed lesson plans to provide feedback and improved learning outcomes.
- Executive Director of Culturally Responsive Education South Bronx Preparatory. (Facilitate PD, Develop Schoolwide Cultural Shows, Engage in Diversity Book Talks, Plan CRE Instruction)
- Director of Culturally Responsive Education
New York City Department of Education Teacher Career Pathways - Model Teacher who facilitated Learning Walks, Hosted Lab-Classroom, & Engage in Instructional Leadership Planning
- New York Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award Program
- Showcase Schools Teacher & Ambassador
Certification
Masters of Science English Education CUNY Lehman College
Masters of Science Administration and Supervision Program CUNY Hunter College
New York State School District Leadership License
New York State School Building Leadership License
Timeline
English Teacher/Tutor & Educational Specialist
Bronx Works Community Based Organization
10.2014 - Current
Teacher Leader
New York City Department of Education Teacher Leadership Program
10.2013 - 05.2014
Teacher Development Coach
New York City Teaching Fellows—New Teacher Summer Training
06.2012 - 08.2012
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
South Bronx Preparatory—A College Board School
09.2008 - Current
7th & 8th English Language Arts Teacher
Anne Cross Mersereau Middle School MS206B
09.2006 - 08.2008
Teacher
New York City Teaching Fellow
06.2006 - 06.2006
Administration and Supervision Program
The City University of New York Hunter College
B.A. - Literature
State University of New York at Purchase College
M.S. - English Education
The City University of New York Lehman College
Awards
Executive Director of Culturally Responsive Education South Bronx Preparatory, 2018-Present Executive Director of Culturally Responsive Education, New York City Department of Education Teacher Career Pathways, 2016-Present Model Teacher, New York Empire State Excellence in Teaching Program, 2018-2019 Award Recipient, Teachers College at Columbia University & CUNY Lehman College, 2010-2015 Cooperating Teacher & Honorary Graduate Student
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