Raseem Caines
New York,NY
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
West Side YMCA
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Educational Alliance
New York, NY
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided consistent and responsive care
- Helped create daily routines and meaningful experiences that were responsive to children's individual strengths, interests and needs
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Maintained accurate and complete records for fifteen students
- Assessed and looked after fifteen students by working closely with staff and efficiently planning and coordinating work.
PUBLIC SPEAKER
United Nation Meeting
New York, NY
09.2010 - 09.2010
- Protested for funding at City Hall to keep after school programs
- Spoke at United Nations to represent University Settlement advocating to keep after school programs open in New York City
- Worked closely with program directors to ascertain information that needed to be discussed in presentation
- Worked closely with six After school and program directors to ascertain information that needed to be discussed in presentation.
- Developed and delivered public speaking presentations to large and small audiences.
- Provided advice on presentation techniques and delivery styles to clients.
VOLUNTEER
Amnesty International
New York, NY
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Participated in rallies for crimes against humanity, sex trafficking, and child abuse
- Actively participated in meetings with students and members of the United Nations to advocate for diverse causes
- H.O.P.E
- (Helping Out People Everywhere)
- Helped scanned documents, and took written messages
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Pace University
New York, NY01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Performance and Communication Arts
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY01.2013
Skills
- Lesson plans
- Safety
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Problem resolution
- Supervision
- Social and academic development
- Safe learning environment
- Staff Development
- Behavior Modeling
Zip
10009
State
NY
City
New York
Timeline
Lead Teacher
West Side YMCA
10.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Educational Alliance
05.2019 - 04.2020
PUBLIC SPEAKER
United Nation Meeting
09.2010 - 09.2010
VOLUNTEER
Amnesty International
09.2008 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Performance and Communication Arts
St. Lawrence University
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