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Education
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Certification
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Natasha Lewis

New City,NY

Summary

A dedicated and passionate educator with a proven track record of fostering critical thinking and academic growth in students. A strong and effective leader who builds trusted and respectful relationships with teachers, students, parents, peers, and community partners, driving collaboration and success.

Professional educator with solid track record in facilitating effective collaboration and driving student success. Known for strong commitment to teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving educational demands. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, fostering productive learning atmosphere.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Collaborative Teacher/Model Teacher

JHS 80
01.2024 - Current
  • Work with school leadership to impact learning initiatives and school-wide decision-making
  • Align schedule, resources, and expertise of colleagues to advance teaching and learning school-wide
  • Facilitate the development of colleagues through focused coaching, classroom visits and designing of meaningful growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop and implement inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Assisted in creating a positive classroom environment that fosters respect, cooperation, and engagement among students.

Science Teacher

JHS 80
01.2024 - Current
  • Integrate technology to differentiate tasks aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards
  • Analyze data and set learning goals to improve student learning outcomes
  • Connect lessons to the real-world to promote critical thinking and student discourse

Peer Collaborative Teacher/Model Teacher

IS 584X
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Attended meetings with school leadership to discuss, plan, and review school goals and strategies, representing the school community as the District 7 ELA liaison
  • Supported differentiated instruction by utilizing various teaching strategies and resources for varied learning styles.
  • Engaged in regular communication with parents to provide updates on student progress and address concerns effectively.
  • Contributed to the creation of assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and inform instructional practices.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.

English Language Arts Teacher

IS 584X
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Developed course objectives and detailed outlines while contributing to curriculum design tailored to the needs of middle school students
  • Participate in the development of an integrated curriculum highlighting English as a Second Language, instruction
  • Collaborated with grade-level teachers to analyze data and develop effective instructional strategies that support student achievement

Education

Advanced Certificate - Special Education

Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Fordham University
New York, NY

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Data-Driven Instruction/Progress Monitoring
  • Structured Literacy
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Collaborative Learning Strategies
  • Literacy Strategies
  • Curriculum Development

Accomplishments

    Data Specialist

    District 7 ELA Liaison

    District 7 Coaches Leadership Institute

Certification

  • NYS SBL Licence
  • NYS Students with Disabilities Initial Certification
  • NYS Common Branches Permanent Certification

Timeline

Peer Collaborative Teacher/Model Teacher

JHS 80
01.2024 - Current

Science Teacher

JHS 80
01.2024 - Current

Peer Collaborative Teacher/Model Teacher

IS 584X
01.2017 - 01.2024

English Language Arts Teacher

IS 584X
01.2017 - 01.2024

Advanced Certificate - Special Education

Relay Graduate School of Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Fordham University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Mercy College