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Safiya Stuart-Toussaint

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced childhood educator with a strong background in delivering reading and math interventions. Skilled in implementing research-based instructional strategies to support student growth. Proficient in utilizing iReady and Acadience Reading Benchmark tools to assess and track student progress. Demonstrated ability to collaborate in grade-level data meetings to inform instruction and interventions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - Current
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
  • Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Concordia College
Bronxville, NY
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

City University of New York, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05-2008

Skills

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments for students identified as at-risk
  • Review and interpret screening data
  • Provide small-group, research-based reading and math interventions to students at least three times per year
  • Carry out weekly progress monitoring to assess students' responses to interventions
  • Organized student progress monitoring binders
  • Involve families by sharing updates on student progress and holding conferences
  • Take part in professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative teamwork with grade-level team teachers and other professionals

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2), Professional Certificate
  • Students With Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2), Professional Certificate

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Department Of Education
09.2017 - Current

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Concordia College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

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