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Podessa E. Ross

Queens,NY

Summary

Motivated and experienced educator and tutor with 20+ years of teaching expertise, who is dedicated to student learning and enhancing individual potential, seeking a position as a Tutor/Teacher. Experienced Tutor/Teacher confident in helping students excel through individual and small group instruction. Focused on improving student academic performance and test readiness. Knowledgeable about district, state and federal curriculum requirements.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kokua Education
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.

After-School Teacher/Tutor

Replications
Brooklyn, NY
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Grade English Teacher

The Gateway School, NYC DOE
09.2015 - 10.2021
  • Construct efficient, engaging, and appropriate instruction for students
  • Assess and differentiate instruction for students using prior knowledge, abilities, Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
  • Scaffold class work and projects in collaboration with Special Education teacher
  • Integrate new curriculum materials into coherent, backward designed planning
  • Collaborate with other instructors and staff to develop policies concerning school culture
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Theatre Director and Choreographer

NYC Department Of Education
01.2016 - 09.2021
  • Lead and collaborate with other instructors to effectively plan and present the production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr
  • Direct student actors, develop choreography, made decisions in regards to music, and stage design
  • Liaison between administrative staff, parents, students and theatre co-directors
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.

Summer School Teacher

The Science and Medicine Middle School
- 08.2015
  • Humanities teacher for middle school students to increase comprehension and knowlegde in the subject area
  • Identify conceptual weaknesses and design intervention for remedial population
  • Receive feedback and ratings as part of Danielson Framework for Teaching Excellence

English and Social Studies Teacher

NYC Department Of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepared rigorous, data-driven lesson plans designed to offer success for a diverse set of students in English and Social Studies
  • Collaborate with other teachers to develop curricula, policies, and open communications
  • Developed a skill pre- and post assessment curriculum with lesson plans that assissted students in passing the NYS ELA cut scores (54 out of 54 passed - 100% passed the cut scores)
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Instructor

New York Junior Tennis League, NYJTL
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Constructed effective instuction to promote student success in English
  • Oversee data entry and recorded student attendance

Afterschool Exercise Program Instructor

07.2013
  • Collaborated with another instructor to devised, plan, and lead an exercise program for students

Collaborative Team Teacher

NYC Department Of Education
09.2006 - 06.2008
  • Work collaboratively to increase growth and development of test scores, reading levels and skills in the special education population
  • Identify weaknesses and design intervention for special education population
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Grade Science Teacher

NYC Department Of Education
09.2000 - 09.2005
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.

Customer Service Representative

Modo Eyewear
01.1998 - 08.1999
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Stony Brook University

Master of Education -

Cambridge College

Skills

  • Computer Technology
  • Online-Based Education
  • Individual Education Plan Expertise
  • Microsoft Office
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Tutoring and Coaching
  • Personalized Learning Plans
  • Homework Assistance
  • Test Preparation
  • Concept Explanation Techniques
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Online Teaching
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Author of two books, "A Whisper Beyond the Clouds" and the revised version "The Words of Spirit and Life" more to follow soon.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Kokua Education
10.2023 - Current

After-School Teacher/Tutor

Replications
03.2023 - 11.2023

Theatre Director and Choreographer

NYC Department Of Education
01.2016 - 09.2021

Grade English Teacher

The Gateway School, NYC DOE
09.2015 - 10.2021

English and Social Studies Teacher

NYC Department Of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015

Afterschool Exercise Program Instructor

07.2013

Instructor

New York Junior Tennis League, NYJTL
01.2013 - 01.2015

Collaborative Team Teacher

NYC Department Of Education
09.2006 - 06.2008

Grade Science Teacher

NYC Department Of Education
09.2000 - 09.2005

Customer Service Representative

Modo Eyewear
01.1998 - 08.1999

Summer School Teacher

The Science and Medicine Middle School
- 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English

Stony Brook University

Master of Education -

Cambridge College

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