SARINA PEDDY
New York
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of experience creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that foster academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth. Skilled in instructional leadership, curriculum development, teacher mentorship, family engagement, and program support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead 4K DOE Teacher & Administrative Liaison
The Learning Experience
New York, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Lead a NYC DOE-funded Pre-K for All (4K) classroom serving children ages 4–5 through developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction aligned with New York State Early Learning Standards and NYC DOE expectations.
- Design and implement engaging curriculum across literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning domains.
- Collaborate with administration to support school operations, teacher communication, family engagement initiatives, and program implementation.
- Mentor new educators through coaching, classroom modeling, lesson planning support, and professional collaboration.
- Utilize Conscious Discipline practices to foster self-regulation, conflict resolution, and positive classroom culture.
- Conduct ongoing authentic assessments and maintain documentation to support student growth and program compliance.
- Partner with families through conferences, workshops, and regular communication to support student success and kindergarten readiness.
3-K Preschool Head Teacher
The Learning Experience, Battery Park
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented DOE Explorations Framework and coached assistant teachers
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
PS 006 Lillie D. Blake School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pre-K Head Teacher
MetroKids Preschool
01.2019 - 01.2020
Head Teacher
Elements Nature-Based Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2018
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Springs Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Education
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Lynn University
2012
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Hunter College
01-2021
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Mentorship
- Family Engagement
- Conscious Discipline
- DOE Compliance
Certification
- NYS Initial Certification Birth–Grade 2
- NYSTCE Exams Completed
- NYS DASA Training
- Respectful Workplace Certification
Timeline
Lead 4K DOE Teacher & Administrative Liaison
The Learning Experience
06.2023 - Current
3-K Preschool Head Teacher
The Learning Experience, Battery Park
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
PS 006 Lillie D. Blake School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pre-K Head Teacher
MetroKids Preschool
01.2019 - 01.2020
Head Teacher
Elements Nature-Based Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2018
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Springs Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Hunter College
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Lynn University