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Simona Brody

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Department Of Education
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked as a Short-term and Long-Term Substitute
  • Developed and implemented a well designed lesson plan for 1st grade when I was covering a maternity leave vacancy
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.

Relocation to NYC

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06.2022 - 06.2022

Moved to NYC from Florida

Healthcare Finance Analyst

Carnival Corporation
02.2014 - 05.2022
  • Handled controlling of expenses and payments by receiving, processing, verifying and consolidating medical invoices for medical services, suppliers, equipment purchases/maintenance
  • Assisted with creation and monthly review of financial reports
  • Analyzed records to make sure transactions were posted to correct medical claims
  • Conducted disciplined reviews of assigned areas of responsibility and provided recommendations that promoted continual improvement
  • Charged expenses to correct accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices and recording entries
  • Alerted management of any purchases, invoice discrepancies and/or purchases processes that didn’t comply with company guidelines
  • Complied with company purchasing guidelines and maintained accurate records of transactions/ purchases of medical equipment and maintenance expenses.

University at Buffalo
08.2011 - 12.2013

Education

Master of Science - General And Special Education, 1-6

Touro College
New York
12.2023

Master of Arts - Health Administration

Florida Atlantic University
12.2021

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Florida Atlantic University
05.2019

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Lesson Implementation
  • Special Education
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • IEP Understanding
  • Analytical Skills
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Behavior Management
  • Teacher Observation
  • Instructional Technology
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Differentiated instruction

Languages

Russian
Professional Working

Certification

New York State Teacher Certification in General Education(1-6)

New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education (1-6)

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Department Of Education
10.2022 - Current

Relocation to NYC

..
06.2022 - 06.2022

Healthcare Finance Analyst

Carnival Corporation
02.2014 - 05.2022

University at Buffalo
08.2011 - 12.2013

Master of Science - General And Special Education, 1-6

Touro College

Master of Arts - Health Administration

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Florida Atlantic University
Simona Brody