Maureen Horan-Davis
Atlantic Beach,NY
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment in both a 4th Grade ICT and 1st Grade General Education class.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
First Grade Teacher
St. Agnes Cathedral School
11.2015 - 06.2022
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
Substitute Teacher
UFSD Baldwin
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
Substitute Teacher Grades
Long Beach Catholic Regional School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Pre-K Teacher
Long Beach Catholic Regional School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
School of the Ascension
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
Reading Teacher
PS 207
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Childhood Class-Size Reduction, Taught 1st-3rd Grade at risk students during 90 minute literacy blocks.
- Monitored small reading groups comprised of 5-7 students.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
First Grade Teacher
St. Bartholomew
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
First Grade Teacher
St Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
Third Grade Teacher
St. Mary Star of the Sea
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Fordham University Graduate School of Education
06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.1993
Skills
- Trained in Wilson
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Needs Assessments
- Class Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Creative and Resourceful
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Personal Information
Title: Elementary Teacher
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
St. Agnes Cathedral School
11.2015 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
UFSD Baldwin
09.2015 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher Grades
Long Beach Catholic Regional School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Pre-K Teacher
Long Beach Catholic Regional School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
School of the Ascension
01.2013 - 01.2014
Reading Teacher
PS 207
01.2000 - 01.2001
First Grade Teacher
St. Bartholomew
08.1998 - 01.2000
First Grade Teacher
St Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
01.1996 - 01.1997
Third Grade Teacher
St. Mary Star of the Sea
01.1994 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English
SUNY Oneonta
Master of Arts - Literacy
Fordham University Graduate School of Education
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