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Merlene Hercules

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Innovative professional with an excellent track record working with students with special needs. Motivated and dedicated in enhancing students' performance through differentiated lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in curriculum development and fostering parental communication. I am dedicated to creating engaging learning environments that promote academic success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Coy L. Cox School
09.2008 - Current
  • Develop and teach daily lessons in Math, Reading and Social Studies.
  • Plan and design student-based lessons for diverse group of learners.
  • Teach daily lessons applying multiple modalities to reach students with various learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and resources.
  • Utilized technology tools to streamline lesson delivery and student assessments.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Assistant Teacher

New York City Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2008
  • Tutored elementary students in reading strategies, phonics and vocabulary development.
  • Implemented reading games and interactive activities to promote students' engagement and motivation.
  • Supported teachers in developing engaging lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance individualized learning experiences.
  • Implemented and monitored classroom routines to ensure a structured learning environment.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behavior, promoting positive interactions among students.

Education

Students With Disabilities

Long Island University
Brooklyn
05-2010

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Technology
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavior Management
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset

Certification

  • Certified Educator -Students with Disabilities 0-2.
  • Child Abuse Mandated Reporting Training-New York State Office of Family and Children Reporting.
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training- New York State Citywide Training.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Timeline

Teacher

Coy L. Cox School
09.2008 - Current

Assistant Teacher

New York City Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2008

Students With Disabilities

Long Island University

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