Mikaela Elvey
Brooklyn
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Robert F. Kennedy
Manhattan, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by enforcing consistent discipline policies and utilizing positive reinforcement strategies, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating reading and writing exercises into daily lesson plans across all subject areas.
- Built strong relationships with parents, fostering a collaborative environment for student success through regular communication and involvement opportunities.
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Gateway Academy P256Q
Far Rockaway, NY
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote positive student behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share instructional best practices and resources.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to support individual student progress and development.
St John's Residence for Boys
Case Planner
Far Rockaway, NY
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed individualized service plans to address client needs and goals.
- Facilitated regular meetings with clients to monitor outcomes and provide support.
- Monitored foster parents to help meet needs of child.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided guidance on actionable steps towards achievement.
- Made court appearances and gave testimonies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and engagement in the case planning process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science, Criminal Justice
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA05.2018
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Liberty Univerity
Lynchburg, VA06.2025
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2027
Skills
- Special education
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- IEP documentation
Affiliations
Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society
Lamba Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Mu Chapter- Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
American Criminal justice Association Honor Society
Certification
Mandated Reporter
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Correctional Theory & Practice
- Police in America
- Principles of Economics
- Court Procedures
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Robert F. Kennedy
06.2025 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Gateway Academy P256Q
09.2023 - 06.2025
St John's Residence for Boys
Case Planner
02.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science, Criminal Justice
Virginia Union University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Liberty Univerity
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University