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Maureen Curtin

ENL Teacher
New Hampton,NY

Summary

Professional educator with passion for language instruction and commitment to fostering student success. Proven experience in creating dynamic and effective curriculum tailored to diverse learners. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent and impactful educational outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ENL Secondary Teacher

Pine Bush Central School District
08.2013 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
  • Supported English Language Learners' acquisition of grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills through tailored instruction and real-world practice opportunities.
  • Increased language fluency by providing individualized support and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
  • Contributed to overall school improvement efforts by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with fellow teachers.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across multiple subject areas.
  • Served as an advocate for ENL students within the school community, ensuring their unique needs were addressed in both academic planning and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using it to inform ongoing instructional decisions and track progress towards learning goals over time.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for working with English language learners, leading to increased confidence in their abilities to provide effective instruction.
  • Continuously assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
  • Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.

Leave Replacement Teacher

Warwick Valley School District
05.2008 - 12.2010
  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to promote critical thinking skills among students across all subject areas.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor lessons accordingly, leading to significant growth in student achievement.
  • Adapted lessons for diverse learning styles, providing differentiated instruction that catered to each student's unique strengths and challenges.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained order and discipline while promoting a culture of learning.

Education

Master of Science - Education

College of Mount St. Vincent
Riverdale, NY
05-2012

Bachelor of Science - Education

Dominican University
Orangeburg, NY
05-2008

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Team-based learning
  • Oral communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Language assessment
  • Literacy development
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement

Parent-teacher collaboration

SMART board

Multimedia presentations

Recordkeeping

Faculty collaboration

Accomplishments

Secondary Team Leader -

Implemented a Newcomer Program

Facilitated student participation in the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Institute

Organized translators for students and families

Co-chaired the annual ENL Potluck Dinner

Manged student data

Created student schedules

Supervised NYSESLAT administration/scoring

Chaired Secondary ENL Meetings (monthly)





Certification

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Students with Disabilities ( Grades 1-6)

TESOL ( grades K-12)

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

ENL Secondary Teacher

Pine Bush Central School District
08.2013 - Current

Leave Replacement Teacher

Warwick Valley School District
05.2008 - 12.2010

Master of Science - Education

College of Mount St. Vincent

Bachelor of Science - Education

Dominican University

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