Raquel Archerspeller
Caldwell,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at East New York Family Academy, excelling in curriculum development and data-driven instruction. Expert in fostering student engagement through innovative lesson planning and strong relationship building. Successfully co-authored a grant, enhancing technology resources, while advocating for student success and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Living Environment Teacher
East New York Family Academy (ENYFA 409K)
09.2018 - Current
- Provided differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse student abilities and learning styles.
- Integrated various instructional techniques, including technology, to enhance student engagement.
- Developed interdisciplinary lesson plans in Earth, Life, and Physical Science.
- Collaborated with teachers to create units that connected multiple subjects for deeper understanding.
- Incorporated real-world examples and hands-on activities to enrich scientific curricula.
- Delivered instruction to homebound students in designated locations.
- Maintained detailed records of lesson plans and student progress portfolios.
- Administered RCTs and Regents exams according to established guidelines.
Citizen Science Program - Club Co-Leader
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Selected to participate in a citywide initiative supporting authentic student research and environmental advocacy.
- Co-led an afterschool Citizen Science Club in partnership with a local ecology organization.
- Guided students in collecting and analyzing scientific data through two program-funded field trips.
- Helped students explore the connection between science, community advocacy, and real-world environmental issues.
- Facilitated a service-learning project focused on improving estuary health in New York City.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to support student engagement in meaningful, hands-on science tied to local and global research efforts.
- Received professional development, instructional materials, and resources to enhance classroom and extracurricular STEM learning.
Lead Science Teacher
Gateway Intermediate - I.S 364
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging activities and experiments that improved students' grasp of core scientific principles.
- Assessed student progress in science courses through projects, tests, quizzes, and other methods.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions, role playing exercises.
Teacher
Young Adult Borough Center (YABC)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Taught at-risk young adults who were over-age and under credited in Earth Science, Math, and Living Environment while maintaining accurate records in accordance with program regulations.
- Developed and taught challenging lessons to improve critical thinking skills of students.
Science/Math Teacher
The Dumont School - PS/MS 174
Brooklyn, USA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Implemented strategies that provide students with opportunities to produce evidence of meeting the standards in the subject areas of instructions.
- Organized school wide science fair and participated in the regional science fair.
- Created learning centers where children worked with manipulatives to explore concepts.
- Assisted in the organization and coordination of the NYS Intermediate Science Exam.
Education
Advance Certificate - School Leadership
College of St Rose
Albany, NY08.2014
Master of Science - Science Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Barry University
Miami, Florida12.2000
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Growth Mindset
- Innovative Lesson planning
Certification
- New York State (NYS) Building Leader Certificate, 2015
- NYS Generalist License (Grade 5-9)
- NYS Permanent Certification in Biology (Grades 7-12)
- NYS Common Branch License (Grade K-6)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Adjusting the Educational Image Certificate
- Students With Disabilities (License) Grades 7-12 (Pending)
Accomplishments
- Mentored new science teachers by providing ongoing support with classroom management strategies, lesson planning, and curriculum alignment; observed classes, offered feedback, and shared resources to build confidence and instructional effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop and implement cross-curricular projects.
- Addressed student difficulty in formulating claims by using discussion protocols and think-pair-share strategies to build critical thinking and writing skills.
- Modified instructional activities based on formative assessment data, including exit slips, to meet learner-centered goals and support student growth.
- Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Improved students' science writing skills by implementing strategies to support Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) structure.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities and experiments that improved students' grasp of core scientific principles.
Projects
Citizen Science Program - Club Co-Leader, Selected to participate in a citywide initiative supporting authentic student research and environmental advocacy. Co-led an afterschool Citizen Science Club in partnership with a local ecology organization. Guided students in collecting and analyzing scientific data through two program-funded field trips. Helped students explore the connection between science, community advocacy, and real-world environmental issues. Facilitated a service-learning project focused on improving estuary health in New York City. Collaborated with fellow educators to support student engagement in meaningful, hands-on science tied to local and global research efforts. Received professional development, instructional materials, and resources to enhance classroom and extracurricular STEM learning., 2017-2018
Extended Activities Professional Affiliations
- Content Trainer and Scorer (Math and Science)
- New York City Teaching Fellows, Cohort 5
- Summer School Teacher since 2002 (Math, Science, ELA, Living Environment)
- Member of MOSL team (Measure of Student Learning)
- School Leadership Team Member (SLT)
- Teacher at Office of Basic Adult Education/ESL
- Member of Urban Advantage
Timeline
Living Environment Teacher
East New York Family Academy (ENYFA 409K)
09.2018 - Current
Citizen Science Program - Club Co-Leader
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher
Young Adult Borough Center (YABC)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lead Science Teacher
Gateway Intermediate - I.S 364
01.2005 - 01.2018
Science/Math Teacher
The Dumont School - PS/MS 174
01.2002 - 01.2005
Advance Certificate - School Leadership
College of St Rose
Master of Science - Science Education
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Barry University
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