Patricia Gray
Danbury,CT
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Excellence Community Schools
Bronx Charter School of Excellence 4, Bronx, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Improve student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Knowledgeable with planning and implementing Eureka math, Journeys reading instruction, Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop, FOSS Science, and HMH Social Studies curriculum.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Evaluate student performance and progression by administering tests, quizzes and Fountas & Pinnell assessments.
Second-Grade Cohort Teacher
Chappaqua Central School District
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School, Chappaqua, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted the second-grade teacher with administrating instruction and assessment to evaluate student progress and comprehension both in person and virtually.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques and social-emotional learning strategies (i.e. RULER system) to foster academic curiosity.
Leave Replacement- Library Media Specialist Grade
Chappaqua Central School District
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School, Chappaqua, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Planned and implemented PTA sponsored virtual author events with strong student participation.
- Modeled for students how to use databases (i.e. PebbleGo, Britannica Kids, Gale in Context) for research purposes and inquiry-based assignments.
- Successfully created and implemented activities related to information literacy, digital citizenship, and computer science (i.e. coding) into instruction for student learning.
- Helped teachers incorporate literacy skills and build love of education in students of all backgrounds.
Special Education Teacher
Green Chimneys School
Brewster, NY
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned and delivered differentiated one to one and small group instruction for a self-contained middle school classroom (grades 6-8) of students with emotional and behavioral difficulties that adhered to their academic needs, strengths, and IEP goals.
- Designed a student-centered and engaging curriculum in all subject areas that aligned with the NYS standards.
- Implemented the school-wide PBIS classroom management system, along with individual behavior management plans and FBA's for each student.
- Participated in CSE meetings with parents and administrators to discuss student progress, current levels of performance, and academic goals for the following school year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English W/ Concentration in Education (grades 1-6)
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05.2015
Master of Science - Literacy (birth-6)
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.2021
Skills
- Highly accomplished and results driven teacher with a tenacity to impact students positively, garner optimal outcomes, and seek out new opportunities for growth
- Maintains an unparalleled record of achievement and progression towards objectives and consistently builds and prospers relationships while surpassing all expectations
- Strong passion to make a profound difference in the lives of students, enjoys working with and aiding them in overcoming challenges, and in observing their evolution
- Develops curriculum and deliberate plans to work collaboratively towards targets and serve students and parents alike while building and expanding educational possibilities
Additional Information
Reading, Writing, Phonics Tutor. Huntington Learning Center ( K-8). Yorktown, NY: 2020-Present
Substitute Teacher. Mahopac Central School District (K-5), Brewster Central School District (K-5), and Mount Pleasant Central School District: 2019-2020
Certification
New York State Professional Teaching Certification, Childhood Education Grades 1-6, 2023
New York State Professional Teaching Certification, Students w/ Disabilities Grades 1-6, 2023
Timeline
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Excellence Community Schools
08.2021 - Current
Second-Grade Cohort Teacher
Chappaqua Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
Leave Replacement- Library Media Specialist Grade
Chappaqua Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Green Chimneys School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English W/ Concentration in Education (grades 1-6)
Mount Saint Mary College
Master of Science - Literacy (birth-6)
SUNY Oneonta
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