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NAFEEZA BACCHUS

Saint Cloud,FL

Summary

Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

9th Grade Reading Teacher

Harmony High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Plan lessons based on state standards for diverse ability levels.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Research and ELA Teacher

Harmony Middle School
10.2019 - 05.2023
  • Effectively teach 6th-8th Grade Osceola Research Standards as well as 7th Grade ELA Common Core Standards
  • Plan lessons based on state standards, differentiated for diverse ability levels.
  • Assess student mastery of subject matter and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Maintain open communication with parents and students.

Second Grade 12:1:1 Teacher

PS362Q Wave Prep
09.2012 - 10.2019
  • Teach effectively grades 2-5 New York State Standards to students of varying levels and needs.
  • Plan lessons based on state standards, differentiated for diverse ability levels.
  • Assess student mastery of subject matter and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Maintain open communication with parents and students.
  • Responsibilities also include IEP preparation, progress monitoring of IEP goals, working closely with service providers to meet students’ needs.

RTI Coach

Cypress Elementary
08.2011 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for facilitating building-based training for problem-solving and response to intervention skills.
  • Worked collaboratively with school-based problem-solving team to develop and implement t RTI interventions and progress monitor all students.
  • Provides assistance to administrators, teachers and school-based team to facilitate implementation of problem-solving and response-to-intervention activities. Assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling and other supportive assistance necessary to implement the RTI process.
  • Responsible for facilitating management and interpretation of data necessary to develop, implement and evaluation Tier 1, 2 and 3 intervention and completing necessary paperwork required from district.
  • Duties also include scheduling and facilitating parent meetings, working closely with the school psychologist and overseeing Paraprofessionals.

Education

MS - Special Education Learning Disabilities

City College, CUNY
New York, NY
02.2005

BA - Psychology

York College, The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY
05.2002

Certification

  • Reading Endorsement
  • English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) Endorsement
  • Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3-Grade 3)
  • Exceptional Student Education (K-12)
  • New York State Permanent Certification in Special Education

Timeline

9th Grade Reading Teacher

Harmony High School
08.2023 - Current

Research and ELA Teacher

Harmony Middle School
10.2019 - 05.2023

Second Grade 12:1:1 Teacher

PS362Q Wave Prep
09.2012 - 10.2019

RTI Coach

Cypress Elementary
08.2011 - 09.2012

MS - Special Education Learning Disabilities

City College, CUNY

BA - Psychology

York College, The City University of New York

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