Phyllicia Bryan
Rosedale,NY
Summary
Reading Teacher proudly promoting seven years educating students in elementary schools. Eager to boost students' literacy skills while working with a talented educational team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AIS Reading Teacher
The Academy Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented reading lessons for 4-8 first and second grade students
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Classroom Teacher
Central Park East 1 Elementary School, Progressive Education
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Teach in second and third grade mixed-age classroom (ELA, Writing, Math, Work Time)
- Create lessons for social emotional support
- Establish project-based curriculum for young learners
- Utilize multiple supplemental curricular resources
- Attend community meetings for staff and families
- Member of Anti-Racist Curricula Committee
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 24 students
Classroom Teacher
Sojourner Truth School
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Teach grades K-2 at P.S 149 (departmentalized writing)
- Member of School Leadership Team, Consultation and Professional Development committees at P.S149
- Experience using Google Classroom, Zoom, Nearpod, I-Ready, Zearn, Core 5, Dreambox, Flocabulary for lessons/content
- Record engaging lessons using Screencastify and Zoom
- Knowledgeable conducting Leader in Me activities/ Restorative Circles for leadership opportunities and social emotional support for students
- Teach third grade at P.S 149 (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
- Teach two fourth grade classes (departmentalized ELA and writing) at P.S.284
- Utilize materials from Engage NY, Ready Gen, Teacher's College, Amplify, and Passport curricula
- Differentiate lessons for all students including ENL students and students with special needs
- Construct assessments based on data to guarantee student growth throughout year
- Ensure excellent classroom management with logical consequences and purposeful activities
- Provide homework help to students and their parents by demonstrating/reteaching content
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities to build rapport.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Classroom Teacher
The Gregory Jocko Jackson School of Sports
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Art, and Technology (P.S 284)
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Teach two fourth grade classes (departmentalized ELA and writing) at P.S 284
- Utilize materials from Engage NY, Ready Gen, Teacher's College, Amplify, and Passport curricula
- Differentiate lessons for all students including ENL students and students with various disabilities
- Communicate and work cooperatively with teachers and administrators
- Establish positive rapport with students in order to ensure student learning and engagement
- Construct assessments based on data to guarantee student growth throughout year
- Ensure excellent classroom management with logical consequences and purposeful activities
- Organize parent engagement events with fourth grade team to promote parent involvement
- Provide homework help to students and their parents by demonstrating/reteaching content
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher's Assistant/Teacher
The Academy Charter School
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Kindergarten/Second Grade
- Experience in implementing the following curricula and pedagogical models: Ready Gen, Engage ELA, Eureka and Envision Math, Teacher's College Writing, McGraw Hill Science and Social Studies, Wilson Fundations program, guided reading using Jan Richardson's model)
- Experience conducting Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments for kindergarten and second grade
- Organize and implement modeled, guided, independent, and shared teaching models for student engagement(student to student engagement, student to whole class discussion, and student to teacher)
- Engage students with interactive and appropriate technology and tools for discovery or remedial reinforcement in reading, math, science, and social studies
- Plan math and ELA centers weekly for students to work in small groups
- Measure student progress using performance -based assessments (rubrics, quizzes, tests, test revisions, major projects (student case studies), and exit tickets
- Use assessment data to plan future instruction
- Provide feedback to parents through communication logs and weekly newsletters to keep families informed and involved
- Participate in board and departmental meetings to discuss student work and enhance teaching practices in classroom
- Prepare item skills analysis for students to review after every exam
- Attend professional development to enhance teaching practices (Guided Reading, Wilson Fundations
- Enhancing Instruction with Technology, Questioning Techniques, Differentiation, and Responsive Classroom)
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Education
Queens College (CUNY)
Queens, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, English
St. John's University
Queens, NY05.2013
Child Abuse and Violence Prevention Blood Borne Pathogens Training Creating Inclusive Classroom (ICT) DASA - Mandated Training
State Training
Online & In-Person05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2013
Skills
- Learning Disabilities
- Differentiation for ENL Students
- Student Records Management
- Academic Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Reading Group Instruction
- Assess Students
- Positive Interactions
- Classroom Supervision
Certification
New York State Professional Certificate in Childhood Education Grades 1-6Obtaining an Initial Certificate as a NYS Literacy Specialist, B-6thgrades
Timeline
AIS Reading Teacher
The Academy Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Central Park East 1 Elementary School, Progressive Education
08.2021 - 08.2022
Classroom Teacher
Sojourner Truth School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher
The Gregory Jocko Jackson School of Sports
09.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher's Assistant/Teacher
The Academy Charter School
08.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Literacy Education
Queens College (CUNY)
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, English
St. John's University
Child Abuse and Violence Prevention Blood Borne Pathogens Training Creating Inclusive Classroom (ICT) DASA - Mandated Training
State Training
Bachelor of Science - Education
St. John's University
New York State Professional Certificate in Childhood Education Grades 1-6Obtaining an Initial Certificate as a NYS Literacy Specialist, B-6thgrades
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