Sherry Washington-Brown
Hollis,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the NYC Department of Education, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Fostered critical thinking through project-based learning and enhanced student engagement by mentoring new teachers. Committed to continuous professional development, effectively identifying and supporting struggling students to achieve academic success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
PS 136Q
09.1996 - 05.2025
- Cultivated robust connections with students, parents, and colleagues through consistent communication.
- Set classroom behavior expectations through effective communication and modeling appropriate behavior.
- Facilitated active learning environments through group-based and practical activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Doctor Of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA11.2024
Master Of Science - Education
Queens College
Flushing, NY06.1999
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Education
York College
Jamaica, NY06.1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Employed activities and techniques techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
Timeline
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1996 - 05.2025
Doctor Of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master Of Science - Education
Queens College
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Education
York College