Margherita DeBonis
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in early childhood education, skilled in fostering student motivation through interactive learning techniques. Proven track record in enhancing literacy, numeracy, and social skills while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Strong collaborator with parents and staff to support holistic development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered pre-assigned lesson plans and created age-appropriate activities to enhance student learning.
- Managed classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
- Deliver pre-assigned lesson plans or create age-appropriate activities as needed.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, encouraging their active participation and engagement in lessons.
- Communicate any challenges, behavioral concerns, or student progress to the school staff.
- Follow attendance and grading procedures, ensuring continuity for regular teachers.
- Collaborate with school administrators, support staff, and other teachers as needed.
Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
Brooklyn
03.2004 - 02.2022
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Designed engaging activities to enhance student participation and promote hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- 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.
- Facilitated physical, mental, and social development through classroom games and activities.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY07-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06-1993
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY01-1990
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum knowledge
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Material development
- Learning assessments
- Engagement strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Remote teaching
- Child safety training
- Health and safety protocols
- Technology proficiency
- Bias awareness
- Interdisciplinary teaching
Certification
New York State permanent license Certificate PreK- 6
Languages
Italian
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
11.2024 - Current
Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
03.2004 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York