Pollyanna Craig
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Ascend Lower School
06.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Implement classroom management strategies to create a structured and respectful learning environment.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Associate Teacher
Ascend Lower School
09.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Tutoring Assistant
Star Scholars Academy Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Assisted lead tutor in designing and implementing engaging lesson plans for mathematics, science, and English subjects.
- Implemented creative teaching methods for better understanding of complex concepts, resulting in higher test scores.
Regional Coaching Supervisor
FedEx Office
12.2015 - 05.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed training, task, and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to over 50 employees.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
Education
Master of Science - Dual-Childhood Grades 1-6/Special Education
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor: History
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2012
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Strong organizational and time management skill
- Leadership
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Student-centered teaching approaches
Certification
- Certification in First Aid Response
- Project Management Professional Certificate
- Coach and trained new employees for FedEX office Dist. 73
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Ascend Lower School
06.2023 - Current
Associate Teacher
Ascend Lower School
09.2022 - Current
Tutoring Assistant
Star Scholars Academy Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Regional Coaching Supervisor
FedEx Office
12.2015 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Dual-Childhood Grades 1-6/Special Education
Metropolitan College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor: History
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
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