High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD Teacher
Stages and Ages
Newark, New Jersey
01.2022 - Current
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to address any issues or concerns related to the educational program.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Served as a liaison between the school board, administration, faculty, parents, and community groups.
Established positive relationships with local businesses in order to secure funding for various school projects and initiatives.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Supervised daily operations within the school building including staffing assignments and scheduling events.
Maintained open communication channels with parents by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Registered Behavior Technician
Intense Behavioral Services
Jersey City, NJ
01.2010 - 08.2023
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Teachers Assistant
Newark Preschool Council
Newark, NJ
09.2003 - 06.2010
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Implemented disciplinary measures when necessary while ensuring fairness is maintained at all times.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to education.
Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
09-2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
Skills
Progress Reporting
Group and Individual Instruction
Career Counseling
Social-Emotional Learning
Special Education
Staff Management
Early Childhood Education
Teacher Training
Curriculum Implementation
Classroom Instruction
Interactive Teaching and Learning
Special Needs Students
Learning Strategies
Data-Driven Instruction
Student Assessment
Faculty Collaboration
Instructional Methods
Motivating Students
Family Involvement
Creative Lesson Planning
Learning Style Assessment
Cognitive and Behavioral Development
Student Records Management
Child Development
Student Evaluations
Excellent Classroom Management
Behavior Management
Accomplishments
Kappa Delta Pi Honors in Education
Timeline
HEAD Teacher
Stages and Ages
01.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Intense Behavioral Services
01.2010 - 08.2023
Teachers Assistant
Newark Preschool Council
09.2003 - 06.2010
Early Childhood Special Education
Essex County College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education
New Jersey City University
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