Outgoing and dedicated Lead Teacher with years of teaching experience. Expert in Creative Curriculum and implementation, as well as GOLD assessments. Teacher Mentor in Newark District. Professional Development with Carol Little for one year. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
NECCS
Newark, NJ
10.2021 - Current
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Korner
Newark, NJ
09.2017 - 10.2021
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Teacher
Nutley
Camp Nutley, NJ
07.2006 - 08.2015
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.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Lead Teacher
Concordia Learning Center
Jersey City , NJ
09.2012 - 06.2015
Planned and implemented daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Lead Teacher
HOPES, Inc.
Hoboken, NJ
09.2009 - 06.2011
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Lead Teacher
North Ward Child Development Center
Newark, NJ
09.2007 - 06.2009
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use.
Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.