Simone Hamilton
Copiague,NY
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Mid-island Y Jewish Community Center
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Little Playhouse
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Effectively communicate with families and co-teachers
- Effective written communication.
UPK (Universal Pre-Kindergarten) Teacher
Mary Bobb Learning Academy
09.2015 - 09.2022
- Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that are consistent with the 'Curriculum.' Evaluate the progress and assessment of the children on an ongoing basis and implement modifications when deemed necessary
- Document observation and complete student's checklist in work sampling.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
Head Teacher
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center
05.2010 - 08.2014
- Creating and executing lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social and academic growth
- Maintain individual student portfolios including skills checklist, labeled work samples, and narrative reports on areas needing improvement
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Master of Science Education - Early Childhood Education Grades 1-6
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York05.2014
Special Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY08.2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Communication with parents
- Problem Solving
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Student needs assessment
Certification
- New York State Professional Certification, Childhood Education Grades 1-6
- New York State Professional Certification, Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd Grade
Timeline
Teacher
Mid-island Y Jewish Community Center
09.2023 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Little Playhouse
09.2022 - 08.2023
UPK (Universal Pre-Kindergarten) Teacher
Mary Bobb Learning Academy
09.2015 - 09.2022
Head Teacher
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center
05.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Science Education - Early Childhood Education Grades 1-6
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College
Special Education
Hofstra University
- New York State Professional Certification, Childhood Education Grades 1-6
- New York State Professional Certification, Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd Grade
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