Sandy Mendez

Engaging professional skilled in introducing students to diverse mediums, developing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Proficient in fostering imaginative environment and making learning fun for all participants.

• MS 080, Bronx, NY, Art Teacher, Curriculum planning for grades 6-8., Developed and revised lesson plans, assignments and rubrics., Facilitated art showcases for students and parents, Participated in art festivals representing our school, Facilitated art clubs for 7th and 8th grades, Participated in an art after school program.
• PS/IS 266, Jamaica, NY, Student Teacher, Work with seven online classes per week from grades 6-8, Prepare lesson plans for each grade accordingly, Assist students with technical difficulties, Engage students in conversation using interactive internet activities, Provide solutions to technical challenges that student may face, Check and grade homework assignments, Encourage students by providing examples and inspiration, Worked with students with special needs
• Queens College, City University of New York, Student Teacher, Prepared lesson plans every two weeks, Worked with one classroom with 8 students, Taught colleagues elementary school lessons, Assisted students with technology malfunction, Ensured materials were appropriate for online learning, Engaged students with internet interactive activities, Encourage students by experimenting and providing examples
• EckFord Street Studio, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, Art Teaching Assistant, Worked with a small group of K-2nd graders, Prepared the studio before the arrival of the students, Organized materials before the arrival of the students, Maintained clean and sanitized after the end of the session, Engaged in conversation with students about the activities, Assisted students with materials such as scissors, glitter, glue or unreachable items, Encouraged students to experiment with art
• P.S.34 Oliver H.Perry Elementary, Art Teacher Intern, Taught Pre-K classes fundamentals of art, Engaged children in conversation to establish rapport, Provided assistance with tools such as scissors and applying glue, Ensured classroom regulations
• Robert F. Wagner Secondary School of Arts & Technology, School Program/ Teaching Assistant Scholar, Tutored a group of 4 students on school days/hours., Taught Algebra for freshmen students., Checked homework and quizzes, Encouraged students to solve math problems for rewards, Worked one on one with students with a troubled math problem
• York College, Jamaica, NY, Teaching Assistant Scholar, Worked with students with Algebra I subject, Ensured my student's understanding, Worked together with a small circle of students with the a mathematical problem, Collected exit tickets when the class ended, Checked homework and corrections for my small circle of students