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Manuel Solovay

Arverne,NY

Summary

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Brooklyn College
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.

Teacher

Williamsburg Charter High School
10.2012 - 06.2015

Taught Latin 1-3 to grades 9-12.

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Intern

Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh
09.2009 - 05.2010
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.

Education

Master of Arts - English

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05.2024

Master of Arts - Latin Adolescent Education

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies And English Literature

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2011

Skills

  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Online Teaching
  • Learning Assessments
  • Learning Modalities

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Brooklyn College
01.2023 - Current

Teacher

Williamsburg Charter High School
10.2012 - 06.2015

Intern

Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh
09.2009 - 05.2010

Master of Arts - English

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Master of Arts - Latin Adolescent Education

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies And English Literature

Hunter College of The City University of New York
Manuel Solovay