Samantha C Gonsalves
Educator
Little Neck,NY
Summary
Innovative and dynamic leader looking for creative and administrative opportunities. Passionate about making a difference for the better in the lives of those around me. Team player who takes initiative for the betterment and success of the team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Professional Teaching Certification
1
1
ESL BEST PLUS Certification
1
1
Leaders of Learning Certificate Harvard Course
Work History
ICT Teacher
Harlem Hebrew Charter School
Harlem, New York
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Implemented and created engaging and academic rigorous lessons
- Wrote and updated I.E.P. reports on needed basis
- Maintained student progress and implemented strategic test preparation for 8th grade state exam
- Provided consistent advisory for student social and emotional health
BILINGUAL SPANISH - Permanent Substitute Teacher
Hempstead Public Schools
Hempstead, NY
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
Stage Crew Manager
John L Miller North High School
Great Neck, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with set design and production manager
- Managed and rehearsed with stage crew and talent of over 75 members
Counselor/Case Manager
Bronx Adult Learning Center
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Performed academic advisement, assessment, placement into basic education classes, computer classes, technical classes, and English as second language classes.
- Counsel students regarding course selection, short term goal and career aspirations.
- Advise students regarding program policy and attendance.
- Management of academic gain in basic education and E.S.L. classes in ten-week rotation cycle of academic advancement of over 200 hundred students.
- Management of over three Board of Education school sites for Adult Education.
- Management of presentations of various community based services and programs based on student*s needs, goals, and interests as citizens, non-citizens, parents, women, and community members.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services
G.E.D. Teacher Bronx Adult Learning Center
Bronx Adult Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Prepared over 100 students to pass New York State General Education Exam/High School Equivalency with 90% success rate
- Managed all attendance, G.E.D. referral, and all paperwork regarding students including test scores
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
Teacher/Assistant Director of Performing Arts Program
The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory
08.2006 - 06.2007
- English Language Arts teacher to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
- Successfully improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
- Organized, planed, and prepared students for Performing Arts shows.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
Administrative Manager
Fordham University
01.2003 - 08.2006
- Established and implement strategies in order to resolve student accounts with inter-campus departments while providing breakdowns and accounts summaries.
- Develop and implement strategies for settlement of damage billing issues.
- Track keys and room condition reports for all residence halls.
- Track and submit community area concerns in residence halls for facilities department.
- Insured and negotiated payments of student accounts.
- Hosted open house for incoming freshmen.
- Some affiliation with program development.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Fordham University
01.1999 - 05.2001
- Supervised 8 work-study students and processed time sheets.
- Managed over 1000 student aids accounts and records of office supply expenditures.
- Performed general clerical functions including phone assistance.
- Referred students to appropriate staff members and counseled students.
Education
Masters Of Science - Education
Fordham University
New York, NY05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature Sociology
New York, NY05.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Leaders in Learning Course
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Expertise in several aspects of administrative management
- Crisis intervention technique
- Strong computer skills
- Diverse classroom settings
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Mastery of Cooperative Learning
- Diverse classroom settings
- Expertise in English Language Arts
- Expertise in multiple subject areas (TASC test prep)
- ESL Expertise and Best Plus Certification
Certification
- Professional Certification in 7-12 English
- Best Plus Certified
Additional Information
- Conversational Spanish
- Proficient in all Microsoft Word Programs such as Excel, Word, Power point, Web design etc...
Timeline
ICT Teacher
Harlem Hebrew Charter School
10.2021 - 08.2022
BILINGUAL SPANISH - Permanent Substitute Teacher
Hempstead Public Schools
10.2021 - 03.2022
Stage Crew Manager
John L Miller North High School
01.2018 - Current
Counselor/Case Manager
Bronx Adult Learning Center
09.2010 - 09.2012
G.E.D. Teacher Bronx Adult Learning Center
Bronx Adult Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2010
Teacher/Assistant Director of Performing Arts Program
The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory
08.2006 - 06.2007
Administrative Manager
Fordham University
01.2003 - 08.2006
Executive Administrative Assistant
Fordham University
01.1999 - 05.2001
Masters Of Science - Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature Sociology
Some College (No Degree) - Leaders in Learning Course
Harvard University
- Professional Certification in 7-12 English
- Best Plus Certified
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