Roxanne Goldfarb
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Keeps classroom organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Successful in identifying individual students needs and hosting an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Miami Country Day School
Student Teacher
08.2023 - Current
- Developing and implementing classroom management strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Preparing materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, as well as reviewed, corrected, and assessed student performance to identify knowledge and skill gaps and set achievable targets.
- By encouraging healthy resolution of conflicts, critical thinking, and communication, students are able to develop self-esteem and life skills.
- Directing class discussions in order to stimulate discussion on important topics, challenging problems, and general themes.
- Technology and multimedia resources are integrated into lessons to improve student learning.
- Adapting lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Lead qualified assistant preschool teacher
JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped manage multiple classrooms of 18 preschool-age children of 2 years
- Implemented stimulating and educating activities that provide developmental growth
- Helped establish outdoor activities that provided physical activity
- Controlled the classroom environment and clearly outlined rules
Blue Lakes Elementary School
Small Group Instructor
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives and differentiated based on the students English knowledge.
Sunset Elementary School 2nd/5th Grade
Reading And Math Tutor
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Mentored students on a small group basis to help develop math skills.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses with phonics.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Small Group Instructor
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created and implemented original reading and writing lessons to a small group in 3rd grade.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored students progress using formative and summative assessments.
Riviera Day School - Kindergarten
Teacher Helper
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
Daycare Worker
Lifetime Fitness, Gymnast Guru
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Prepared and implemented unique and personally developed gymnastic lessons to 15 students ages 3 months to 11 years old
- Created a fun gymnastic learning environment through engaging activities to improve student's gymnastic skills
- Communicated and collaborated with other workers to manage behavior and redirected the kids
- Childcare, Supervise children over weekends, evenings, and vacation days
- Practice exclusively by creating engaging and fun activities while also advancing in multitasking and problem solving skills.
6th Grade Counselor
Outdoor Ed
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Created student's daily schedules and enforced student's participation
- Established student's relationships by responding to students who did not participate in activities
- Learned personal time management while organizing students time management and schedules
Customer Service
A Fresh Start Sober Living Environments
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Directed phone calls
- Conducted phone assessments
- Communicated with referral sources
- Assisted in the intake process
Volunteer
Covenant Village Nursing Home
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Monitored residents that had memory loss due to Dementia and Alzheimers
- Assisted residents with memory recuperation by working with puzzles and playing games
Tutor
After School All Stars
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Motivated Inner-City students as an aftercare worker facilitating after school activities
- Acted as a leader to students in less fortunate backgrounds by acting as a good example to students
- Improved students discipline by using constructive criticism to help them surpass issues
- Listened to students problems and encouraged them think positive about their current situation
Education
Elementary Education/Special Education and Criminology
University of Miami
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Effective Communicator
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Curriculum Implementation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Captain of Gymnastics Team for Varsity gymnast
- Central Suburban League Sportsmanship Team Recipient
- Glenbrook North High School Athletic Award Recipient
- Central Suburban League Scholar Athlete Recipient
Timeline
Miami Country Day School
Student Teacher
08.2023 - Current
Blue Lakes Elementary School
Small Group Instructor
01.2023 - 04.2023
Sunset Elementary School 2nd/5th Grade
Reading And Math Tutor
09.2022 - 12.2022
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Small Group Instructor
09.2022 - 12.2022
Riviera Day School - Kindergarten
Teacher Helper
02.2022 - 05.2022
Lead qualified assistant preschool teacher
JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
Daycare Worker
Lifetime Fitness, Gymnast Guru
08.2019 - 09.2022
6th Grade Counselor
Outdoor Ed
09.2018 - 09.2019
Volunteer
Covenant Village Nursing Home
01.2018 - 06.2018
Customer Service
A Fresh Start Sober Living Environments
08.2017 - 06.2019
Tutor
After School All Stars
09.2016 - 03.2017
Elementary Education/Special Education and Criminology
University of Miami
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