Ramona N. Coley
Education
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
- Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in Youth social services and program development by engaging parents and all members of the school community in using SEL and restorative practices throughout the school day to support young peoples’ positive development, and to benefit the community as a whole. Skilled in running Youth social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures centered around equity , access and Social Justice.
- Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities
- Strong communication and management skills and committed to Pedagogical Youth services.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
NYC Museum School
New York, New York
09.2015 - Current
- Facilitated, Taught, managed all grade data, lessons for 435 students yearly
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Engaged with Parents, Organizations, Museum organizations and Community boards
- School Leadership Team member
- Developed new courses to fill educational gaps, including selecting curricula, sourcing materials and creating syllabi.
- Led daily labs to give students opportunities to explore topics with hands-on activities.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Provided visual arts equipment and tools to facilitate creation of drawings, paintings, sculptures, printmaking, collages, crafts, and other projects.
Visual Art Teacher
Boys And Girls High School
Brooklyn, New York
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Teacher Leader of department implement meetings, agendas and analyze relevant data for student achievement
- Worked with 5-10 Community based and faith organizations organizations
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Used database to research, gather, analyze and present data
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand school needs
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in grade levels.
- Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn, New York
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Worked at over 5 schools per school year
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Executive Housing Assistant
Brooklyn Site 3 Corp
Brooklyn, NY
09.2005 - 02.2007
- Assisted over 100 homeless families
- Liaison Department of Homeless Services advocating services
- Directed participants on available services and processes to engage in program
- Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support
- Recruited members and coordinated meetings and schedules for housing team, improving community involvement by 75%
Grade Level Team Leader
NYC Department Of Education
New York, NY
02.2008 - Current
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to programs.
- Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve child success.
Chapter Leader
UFT
New York , New York
09.2018 - Current
- Kept all members involved by delegating tasks based on need and individual strengths.
- Promoted tight bonds between members by spearheading planning and execution of UFT events.
- Improved public knowledge and perception of group by utilizing social media, partnerships and news highlights.
- Created and managed committees to effectively handle different aspects of organization's business.
- Supported teachers in their individual needs
- Strengthened community involvement by developing and implementing new charitable plans.
Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
PSAL
New York, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
Education
Master of Science - School Building /District Leadership
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY02.2016
Master of Arts - Art Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY12.2013
Master of Arts - English Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2002
Skills
- Supervision
- Grade Team Leader
- Budgeting
- Program planning
- Social Behaviors
- Student Recordkeeping
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Restorative Justice Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Social and Emotional Development
- Emotional and Social Support
- Critical Thinking
- Life Skills Planning
- Teamwork
- Grant writing
- School event coordination
- Strong Collaborator
- Creative learning strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Advocacy
- Empowerment
- Implementation
- Outreach strategies
- Feedback
- Supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Achievement
- School Administration
- Special Education
- Staff Development
- Data Analysis
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Fine art
- Acrylic painting
- Visual arts instruction
- Mixed media
- Digital art knowledge
- Portfolio creation expert
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Artsonia proficiency
- Art history
- Oil painting
- Contemporary art
Certification
- First Aid Training, CPR,AED, Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training, Violence prevention
- State Teacher Certification
- Restorative Practice Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
PSAL
08.2022 - Current
Chapter Leader
UFT
09.2018 - Current
Visual Art Teacher
NYC Museum School
09.2015 - Current
Visual Art Teacher
Boys And Girls High School
09.2012 - 06.2015
Grade Level Team Leader
NYC Department Of Education
02.2008 - Current
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
02.2008 - 02.2011
Executive Housing Assistant
Brooklyn Site 3 Corp
09.2005 - 02.2007
Master of Science - School Building /District Leadership
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Master of Arts - Art Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Master of Arts - English Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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