Nancy E. Robson
Elementary School Teacher
Queens,NY
Summary
Upbeat classroom teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. I have taught third and fourth grades, both in a general education and ICT settings. I was also the school librarian where I wrote a grant, purchased materials, weeded selections, conducted Storytelling Contests, and moderated the Key Club as part of Kiwanis. I am currently teaching Writing through the content areas using The Writing Revolution.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Department Of Education
New York, NY
09.1996 - Current
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- 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.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And English Literature
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY 08.1992 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY 08.1996 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY 08.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
Elementary education
Differentiated instruction
Student Testing
Relationship building
Lesson Planning
Organizational skills
Group and individual instruction
Student records management
Classroom management
Timeline
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
08.1999 - 06.2002
Elementary School Teacher
Department Of Education
09.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And English Literature
Queens College of The City University of New York
08.1992 - 06.1996