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ROBIN DECTER

Wayne,NJ

Summary

I am a skilled educator with strong experience in language instruction. I am accomplished at fostering a supportive learning environment and implementing effective teaching strategies to enhance student engagement. I am a collaborative team player known for flexibility and reliability, with a focus on achieving educational results. I am proficient in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse student needs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VIrtual ESL Teacher

QKids English
02.2018 - Current
  • Teach children ESL and Language Arts using an interactive platform
  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate various learning styles
  • Use techniques such as TPR, modeling, and scaffolded content
  • Adapt lessons to meet the need of various learners
  • Demonstrate patience and tolerance of cultural differences, and promote high levels of energy during lessons
  • Provide differentiated instruction for diverse learners, creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically
  • Help facilitate learning basic sentence structures and proper grammar and pronunciation of the English language
  • Assess and report student efforts and progress in class

ESL Teacher

Wayne Township Public Schools
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assumed responsibilities for an ESL teacher on Maternity Leave
  • Noted for quickly establishing a strong rapport with students and connecting with children from diverse linguistic backgrounds
  • Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles, levels, and abilities within the classroom
  • Provided personalized support to individual students, addressing specific learning needs and challenges
  • Pushed-in to General Education classrooms to provide extra support to ESL students
  • Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities
  • Integrated technology tools such as smartboards, tablets, and educational software programs to enhance lesson delivery effectively.

First and Second Grade Teacher

Paterson Public Schools
09.2000 - 07.2014
  • Familiar with and have implemented New Jersey Student Learning Standards in all subjects taught
  • Acknowledged for having very organized, neat and accurate lesson plans which were submitted in a timely manner
  • Established strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication, increasing family involvement in the education process
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and research, ensuring continued delivery of high-quality instruction to students
  • Fostered a warm, positive, and supportive learning environment for growth by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily routines
  • Boosted reading proficiency among students by implementing targeted interventions and small group instruction
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences for both academic performance and personal conduct
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects
  • Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven techniques to inform instructional decisions and adapt lesson plans accordingly
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom setting
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, colleagues, and administrative staff

Second Grade Teacher

Blessed Sacrament School
09.1995 - 06.2000
  • Received outstanding marks for many observed teaching behaviors, including “clearly defined discipline procedures,” “pupil’s demonstration of self-growth,” and “systematic and orderly progression of lessons”
  • Commended for effective use of cooperative learning to teach and build confidence in students
  • Praised for use of computer technology in lesson preparation and student implementation
  • Complimented for encouraging and achieving full and cooperative classroom participation
  • Noted for using great care in planning and preparation of lessons
  • Planned lessons according to Diocesan standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
  • Participated as an active member of the “Language Arts” and “Community Study” committees during the Middle States reaccreditation process
  • Provided a welcoming, cheerful, and supportive environment which helped to develop the entire child
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among student
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular materials, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to better involve families in their their children's academic progress
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully
  • Editor in Chief of “The Blessed Sacrament Scoop,” the school's newspaper

Teacher for Children of All Age Groups

Huntington Learning Center
05.1998 - 08.2005
  • Professional educator for remedial and enrichment instruction in reading, study skills, writing, math, and related areas
  • Worked with a variety of students on an individual basis or in small groups, simultaneously tracking each student’s daily progress
  • Responsible for cultivating an atmosphere of success, which inspires and encourages significant improvement in the students’ everyday school environment
  • Developed positive student-teacher relationships, which assists in providing for individual pupil needs, and allows students to demonstrate self-growth in their academic achievement
  • Awarded “Teacher of the Month” July, 2003

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
Wayne, NJ
01.1995

120-hour TESOL Certification Program - ESL

International Open Academy
Dublin, Ireland
03-2019

Certification

  • New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification (N-8)
  • TESOL Certification

Timeline

ESL Teacher

Wayne Township Public Schools
01.2024 - 06.2024

VIrtual ESL Teacher

QKids English
02.2018 - Current

First and Second Grade Teacher

Paterson Public Schools
09.2000 - 07.2014

Teacher for Children of All Age Groups

Huntington Learning Center
05.1998 - 08.2005

Second Grade Teacher

Blessed Sacrament School
09.1995 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

120-hour TESOL Certification Program - ESL

International Open Academy

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