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Natosha McCray

Euclid

Summary

Experienced educator offering comprehensive support to K-5 students in English, math, science, and reading. Known for creating engaging learning environments that foster academic growth. Skilled in personalized lesson planning and effective teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Committed to empowering young learners to achieve academic success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Our Lady of the Lake School
10.2023 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
  • Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Pinnacle Academy
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
  • Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
  • Provided extra support for struggling learners through targeted intervention strategies and additional resources where needed.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.

Educational Consultant

The Learning Forest
06.2013 - 09.2023
  • Advocated for evidence-based instructional approaches that would foster a culture of continuous learning among both staff and students.
  • Developed workshops and training sessions for educators to enhance their knowledge of effective teaching practices.
  • Provided support to parents and guardians in understanding educational policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Boosted student engagement by integrating technology into classroom.

Benefits Screener

Hunger Free NYC
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provide Snap eligibility screening to New York City Residents.
  • Connect clients with other nutrition programs such Pandemic EBT (for families with school age children), home meal delivery, and referrals to food pantries and soup kitchens.
  • Daily data entry via Air table, excel, and Microsoft 365
  • Vaccination outreach- Phone call relaying how to get vaccinated, locations, appointment, questions about the vaccination for New York City residents
  • Participated in the FDA Thrifty plan change to SNAPS with other food-based organizations

Computer Instructor

Police Athletics League
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Created computer curriculum for children ages six to eighteen.
  • Taught typing skills for children six to eighteen.
  • Taught internet research skills.
  • Generated End of School Year report; included information using statistics, surveys, and logs of student activities.
  • Created a Point presentation for special events.
  • Managed databases for tracking student development.
  • Taught Financial workshops for college ready students.
  • Developed and authored grant content for renewal grant.

Writing Center Assistant/Office Manager/Lab Manager

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
04.2005 - 06.2007
  • Facilitated various workshops for students including Microsoft Word, resume writing, APA workshops and creating a personal statement.
  • Scheduled and maintained tutor appointments.
  • Provided reports on the logistical data to the respective organizations.
  • Created Bi-Annual newsletters for the college community.
  • Provided materials and basic instruction to first time and low-tech users.

Office Manager / Human Resource Assistant

The City College of New York
01.2001 - 06.2005
  • Supervised a staff of forty including, employment verification and work status, bi weekly payroll submissions and a rigorous daily supervision and time management, and training college assistants.
  • Maintained records of activity and progress for the director of the Writing Center.
  • Acted as a liaison between staff and students and faculty.
  • Coordinated and scheduled client appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

The City College of New York
New York, NY
06.2004

Skills

  • Early childhood development
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Mathematical concepts
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Experience with diverse student populations
  • Lesson planning and preparation
  • Emotional support
  • Common core

Certification

  • City College Academy for Professional Preparation (CCAPP)
  • Consortium for Worker Education - Culinary Arts
  • Symptometry School of Medicine Health Certification 2014-05
  • Cornell’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Certification 2020
  • Science of Reading
  • Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Multi-Age (PK-12) August 2022

Accomplishments


  • Facilitated training workshops for individual and organizations in finance, health and wellness.
  • Served as Food Action Board Member for the Coalition Against Hunger (2010 – present)
  • Participated in nationwide panel discussion of Food Insecurity with the Film Directors of a Plate-at the Table.
  • Volunteered in the CSA – Community Supported Agriculture Hunger Advocacy (2010-2021)


Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Our Lady of the Lake School
10.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Pinnacle Academy
11.2021 - 10.2023

Benefits Screener

Hunger Free NYC
03.2021 - 09.2021

Educational Consultant

The Learning Forest
06.2013 - 09.2023

Computer Instructor

Police Athletics League
01.2008 - 12.2008

Writing Center Assistant/Office Manager/Lab Manager

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
04.2005 - 06.2007

Office Manager / Human Resource Assistant

The City College of New York
01.2001 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English

The City College of New York

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