Naomi Smith
Lead Teacher
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Classroom Teacher
East Harlem Tutorial Program
New York , NY
2020.08 - Current
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by 80% using classroom games and activities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Kept over 15 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lead Classroom Teacher
Head start
New York , NY
2017.08 - 2020.07
- Planned and implemented over 100 integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with 100% parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
SAT Site Director
Let's Get Ready
Mount Vernon , New York
2014.06 - 2014.08
- Recruited and hired 95% top-quality staff to fill important positions.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing mock exams.
- Established course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Increased SAT scores in Math and English.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Hunter College of The City University of New York
2012.04 - 2018.06
Skills
Team work
undefinedTimeline
Lead Classroom Teacher
East Harlem Tutorial Program
2020.08 - Current
Lead Classroom Teacher
Head start
2017.08 - 2020.07
SAT Site Director
Let's Get Ready
2014.06 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Hunter College of The City University of New York
2012.04 - 2018.06
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