Mara Lipow

IB 4th grade teacher-August 2022-December 2022; moved to Lead IB Kindergarten teacher January 2023-March 2024 (moved to New Jersey in April 2024)

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

classroom management, following instructions per teacher's lesson plans, interacting and teaching students, use of provided technology, creating a safe environment for students, cooperating with other teachers and professionals within the school

• Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
• Boosted student confidence in problem-solving by providing individualized support and targeted feedback during tutoring sessions.
• Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
• Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.

• Co-content specialist (reading and math)
• Full Time Substitute and Substitute Coordinator

Upper Elementary, Middle and High School substitute

• Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
• Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, language arts, and history.
• Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Implemented behavior management strategies, resulting in a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Teacher of all elementary subjects (August-December)

Teacher of Social Students and Reading (January-May)

• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Participated in professional development opportunities, continuously seeking ways to refine teaching techniques and stay current on educational trends.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

• Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
• Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback to teachers for assessment and improvement strategies.
• Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
• Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
• Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans.