MONTANA DURIEUX
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished elementary school teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Ivy Hill Prep Charter Schools
2022.03 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Increased students math scores from BOY to EOY by 70%
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Managed team of 2-4 teachers and 2-3 paraprofessionals within school community
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children
Science Teacher
Success Academy Bushwick
2019.03 - 2022.01
- Confer with team and manager to establish instructional targets, lesson planning, and create flex lessons
- Foster student curiosity and interest using hands-on approach to teaching science and science exploration
- Create and adapt lesson plans according to students academic needs, including individual and group work by analyzing student data and performance
- Administer various assessments and documented grades providing constructive feedback to students
- Attend weekly meetings with team to go over student data and next teacher moves
- Support students outside of classroom environments by contributing to field studies,assemblies, and performances
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts
Student Teacher
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin
2019.01 - 2019.06
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom and behavioral control
- Conferred with cooperating teacher to establish instructional targets and pvarious teaching to cover source topics
- Supported students outside of classroom environments by contributing to assemblies,class performances, and field trips
- Developed 15 lesson plans with cooperating teacher using and incorporating diverse teaching methods, student feedback, and teacher comments for comprehensive success
- Participated in one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase individual student success
- Administered various assessments and documented grades providing constructive feedback to students
- Assisted students of all ability levels to develop life-long learning skills and good studyhabits.
Jumpstart Corps Member, AmeriCorps
2015.01 - 2015.06
- Participated as an AmeriCorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success
- Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children's language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with 20 preschool children
- Participated in various events that involved children and their families during and out of school hours
- Designed monthly newsletters to increase parent engagement and involvement
- Participated in team planning meetings held twice weekly to discuss how to promote children's language, literacy, and social-emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education, Children and Youth Studies
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Participation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Family Involvement
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Class Management
- Google Applications
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Co-Teaching
- Instructional Leadership
Certification
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) School Violence Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect (Mandated Reporter)
Timeline
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Ivy Hill Prep Charter Schools
2022.03 - Current
Science Teacher
Success Academy Bushwick
2019.03 - 2022.01
Student Teacher
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin
2019.01 - 2019.06
Jumpstart Corps Member, AmeriCorps
2015.01 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education, Children and Youth Studies
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) School Violence Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect (Mandated Reporter)
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