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Marcia Frater

South Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Compassionate, dynamic, and effective educator with valuable and international experiences in school administration, supervision and instructional pedagogies. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. An adaptable, result oriented team player, academic facilitator and motivational with excellent communication and supervisory skills . Committed to long term student success through culturally responsiveness and well rounded education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

EXCEL Teacher

Newark Board Of Education/South Street Elementary
08.2023 - Current
  • Works cooperatively with seven teachers and approximately one hundred and fifty students in achieving objectives in Extended Learning Program.
  • Collaborates with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues in program.
  • Assists in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students and staff.
  • Communicates frequently with faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies in relation to implementation of curriculum.
  • Organizes extracurricular programs such as Yoga or Dance that enriched students'' learning experiences among eight grade level.
  • Assists with day-to-day operations of EXCEL Program, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Gains extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting in PowerSchool and Kids Kare.
  • Exercises leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Teacher of English as A Second Language

Newark Board Of Education/South Street Elementary
08.2019 - Current
  • Encourages students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Supplements instruction and increases student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Establishes strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within school community.
  • Increases student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
  • Administers language proficiency tests and state mandatory tests to approximately 30 Multi language learners in 3 & 4.
  • Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in second-language education, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
  • Designs interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
  • Collaborates with teachers, coaches and administration to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Develops activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.

Teacher to Assist

Newark Board Of Education/Oliver Street Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Acted as team leader in supervising Pre-K - 2 grade level, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Participated in faculty meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement in the summer program.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

EXCEL Teacher

Newark Board Of Education/South Street Elementary
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Paraprofessional

Newark Board Of Education/Sussex Avenue Elementary
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Provided valuable feedback on instructional practices, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within school community.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promoted respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Administration

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2024

No Degree - Certificate in ESL (Alternate Route)

Kean University
Union, NJ
2021

Masters in Education - Educational Administration And Supervision

University of The West Indies
Kingston, JA
12.2018

Bachelors in Education - Language And Literacy

The Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica
2011

Diploma in Education - Social Studies And Literacy

The Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica
2008

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • New Jersey English and ESL Teaching Certifications
  • New Jersey Supervision Certificate (Pending)
  • First Aid CPR/AED Certificate
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Classroom Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Organizational Leadership

Hobbies

I am an avid reader who enjoys creative writing, nature walking and sight seeing.

Timeline

EXCEL Teacher

Newark Board Of Education/South Street Elementary
08.2023 - Current

Teacher to Assist

Newark Board Of Education/Oliver Street Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023

EXCEL Teacher

Newark Board Of Education/South Street Elementary
09.2021 - 09.2022

Teacher of English as A Second Language

Newark Board Of Education/South Street Elementary
08.2019 - Current

Paraprofessional

Newark Board Of Education/Sussex Avenue Elementary
02.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Administration

Montclair State University

No Degree - Certificate in ESL (Alternate Route)

Kean University

Masters in Education - Educational Administration And Supervision

University of The West Indies

Bachelors in Education - Language And Literacy

The Mico University College

Diploma in Education - Social Studies And Literacy

The Mico University College

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