Nancy Simko
Delhi,NY
Summary
Experienced Curriculum Coordinator with a strong track record in setting course objectives, selecting materials, and overseeing program deployment. Highly organized and detail-oriented with an adaptable approach. Bringing many years of progressive experience in education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor, Grades K-6
LGR Learning Group
01.2019 - Current
- Offered customized assessments and plans to aid diverse learners as an Orton Gillingham-trained tutor.
- Implemented innovative multisensory math instruction.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
Lead teacher, Grade 2
Pine Street School
NYC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitated a dual language program at the bi-lingual immersion school
- Facilitated six Units of Inquiry annually within the PYP International Baccalaureate curriculum
- Evaluated and mentored individuals in developing reflective skills
- Played an integral role in the strategic planning of PYP IB curriculum during weekly collaborative sessions
- Organized and facilitated mathematics workshops for family engagement
- Contributed to student-led conferences
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
Lead Teacher, K- Grade 2
Altschool
NYC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Implemented inquiry based, socially and culturally responsive curriculum promoting equality, advocacy, and activism
- Worked closely with the company's network to develop and scale up all systems for a newly established educational institution.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
Lead Teacher K
Blue School
NYC
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Implemented a pioneering inquiry-driven curriculum for a pilot Kindergarten initiative.
- Facilitated the development of children to empower them as advocates for themselves, their school, and the global community, fostering critical thinking and informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and develop learning standards that were well-structured and measurable
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bank Street College of Education
NY01.1996
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Speech Communications
The Pennsylvania State University
PA01.1987
Skills
- Student Evaluation
- Progress Reporting
- Educational feedback
- Personalized learning plans
- Learning techniques
- Reading Comprehension
- Creativity and Innovation
- Problem-solving skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Individualized Instruction
- Math skills assessments
- Innovative teaching methods
- Positive and professional
- Project-based learning
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Elementary Education
NOTABLE MENTIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
- 2019 Learning Creative Learning - MIT Media Lab
- 2019 PYP IB Workshop and Certification: Science and Discoveries
- 2017 Making the PYP Happen
- 2013 Presenter, The Project Approach, Teaching Innovation Conference, NY
- 2010 Contributing Author, Igniting Brilliance, Integral Education for the 21st Century
- 2009 Excellence in Teaching Recognition Award, NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORKS
- Project Based Learning
- Co-Constructivist Approach
- Orton Gillingham
- Daily 5 for ELA
- Words Their Way
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshop
- Read Write Inc
- TERC Investigations
- Singapore Math
- Scottish Storyline Curriculum
Certification
- 2019 Learning Creative Learning, MIT Medial Lab
- 2019 Orton Gillingham training
- 2019 PYP IB Workshop and certification: Science and Discoveries
- 2017 Making the PYP Happen
- 2013 Presenter, "The Project Approach', Teaching Innovation Conference, NY
- 2010, Contributing Author, Igniting Brilliance, Integral Education for the 21st Century
- 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
Timeline
Tutor, Grades K-6
LGR Learning Group
01.2019 - Current
Lead teacher, Grade 2
Pine Street School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Teacher, K- Grade 2
Altschool
01.2015 - 01.2018
Lead Teacher K
Blue School
01.2008 - 01.2015
- 2019 Learning Creative Learning, MIT Medial Lab
- 2019 Orton Gillingham training
- 2019 PYP IB Workshop and certification: Science and Discoveries
- 2017 Making the PYP Happen
- 2013 Presenter, "The Project Approach', Teaching Innovation Conference, NY
- 2010, Contributing Author, Igniting Brilliance, Integral Education for the 21st Century
- 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
Master of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Speech Communications
The Pennsylvania State University
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