Marlene Henriquez
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Upbeat librarian teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
P.S. 9
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed 31 students learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Librarian
P.S. 9
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Instructed and provided resources to 500 students from Pre-k- 6th grade
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Oversaw media, catalog and instructional areas.
- Resolved patrons� complaints tactfully and professionally.
- Managed collections of print and electronic data for public and private access via reference and borrowing.
- Tracked loans of media equipment and materials.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Notified supervisors when major equipment repairs were needed.
- Introduced and implemented advanced media systems, collections and tools into traditional library system.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
- Executed setup and breakdown of speakers, cables and computers.
First Grade Teacher
P.S.9
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught 22 students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Gifted and Talented Kindergarten Teacher
P.S.9
09.2004 - 06.2019
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress..
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Prepared and distributed progress reports
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 25 students.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Planned and launched annual end of year carnivals for grade K and incoming students
- Set designer for grade performances
- Designed parent handbook for the grade
- G & T screening teacher-DRA, ECLAS
Mentor Teacher
P.S.9
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Learning Partners Program
P.S.9
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Developed lesson plans templates, instructional materials
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Networked and collaborated with seven different school,shared best practices with colleagues
- Created learning toolkits for ELA
- Modeled best practices for host school and partner schools
- Helped research playworks- Learning life long skills though play during recess
- Attended ASCD conferences and turned key-L.A. Chicago, Virginia, Texas
Education
Education of The Gifted And Talented
Touro College
New York, NY02.2015
Master of Science - Bilingual Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY06.1997
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.1994
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Manage Programs-Afterschool READ, FUNDATIONS
- Instructional Strategies
Party Planner
I enjoy planning,locating venues, top chefs and entertainments for kids.
Additional Information
Notary
Languages
Latin
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
P.S. 9
12.2022 - 05.2023
Librarian
P.S. 9
09.2021 - 12.2022
First Grade Teacher
P.S.9
09.2020 - 06.2021
Mentor Teacher
P.S.9
09.2015 - 06.2018
Learning Partners Program
P.S.9
09.2014 - 06.2018
Gifted and Talented Kindergarten Teacher
P.S.9
09.2004 - 06.2019
Education of The Gifted And Talented
Touro College
Master of Science - Bilingual Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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