Nerissa Ottley
Coram,NY
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning, by implementing differentiated instruction. Experienced in creating classroom diversity, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Children Of America
04.2022 - Current
- Design developmentally appropriate and creative daily lesson plans.
- Differentiate instruction based on each student's unique abilities.
- Implement positive reinforcement classroom management system, reducing behavioral issues by 75%.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents, resulting in parent satisfaction rate of 98%.
- Conduct regular student assessments, and modify teaching instruction accordingly.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten,
Ridge Elementary School
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to develop and implement lesson plans based on school curriculum and state standards.
- Assisted in conducting and analyzing formative and summative assessments, to evaluate student progress.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Attended daily staff meetings.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
Case Manager
Friedman & Simon, LLP.
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained ongoing communication with clients and insurance carriers both verbally and in writing, in order to prepare cases for potential settlement.
Senior Claims Examiner
Broadspire
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Reviewed medical records, determined liability and negotiated settlement agreements to resolve disputes.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education, GPA: 3.68
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY09.1992
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Effective Time Management
- Knowledge of Fundations Curriculum and NYS Common Core Curriculum
- SMART Classroom Technology
Honors and Awards
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society in Education
- Teacher of the Month, Children of America, July 2022
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification, Early Childhood Education , (Pending)
- CPR/AED Certificate
Timeline
Student Teacher, Kindergarten,
Ridge Elementary School
04.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher
Children Of America
04.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Friedman & Simon, LLP.
08.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Claims Examiner
Broadspire
07.2018 - 10.2020
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education, GPA: 3.68
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
- New York State Initial Certification, Early Childhood Education , (Pending)
- CPR/AED Certificate
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