Shanté Brown-Merced
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Instructional leader, writer, and early childhood educator with an MFA in Creative Writing and over 15 years of experience in Pre-K and early childhood education. Skilled in coaching educators, implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction, and using formative assessment tools such as PELI and Teaching Strategies GOLD to drive student outcomes. Experienced in aligning curriculum and instruction to the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards and the NYC Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator & Curriculum Writer (Early Childhood / Pre-K)
Urban Scholars Community School
01.2005 - Current
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction aligned with NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards
- Utilized Teaching Strategies GOLD to assess and monitor student progress across developmental domains
- Administered PELI to support early literacy development and track foundational skills
- Implemented Creative Curriculum to support whole-child, inquiry-based learning
- Implemented practices aligned with the NYC Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)
- Created literacy-rich environments promoting phonological awareness and early writing
- Supported social-emotional development through responsive teaching practices
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners
- Engaged families through communication, workshops and family events
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching
- Modeled effective early childhood teaching and classroom management strategies
- Supported teachers in implementing Creative Curriculum and GOLD with fidelity
- Guided educators in analyzing PELI and GOLD data
- Supported educators in aligning instruction with the Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)
- Facilitated professional learning focused on developmentally appropriate practices
- Promoted culturally responsive teaching practices
Education
MFA - Creative Writing
City College of New York
New York, NY01-2017
MS - Literacy Education
City College of New York
New York, NY01-2008
BS - Elementary Education
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY01-2005
Diploma - undefined
High School of Graphic Communication Arts
01-2000
Skills
- Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Preschool Early Literacy Indicators (PELI) Assessment
- Creative Curriculum
- NYC DOE Pre-K Units of Study
- Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)
- Reading, Writing, Respect & Resolution (4Rs) Social Emotional Curriculum
Certification
- New York State Certified Teacher — Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
- New York State Certified Teacher — Literacy (Birth–Grade 6)
Timeline
Educator & Curriculum Writer (Early Childhood / Pre-K)
Urban Scholars Community School
01.2005 - Current
MS - Literacy Education
City College of New York
BS - Elementary Education
Russell Sage College
Diploma - undefined
High School of Graphic Communication Arts
MFA - Creative Writing
City College of New York