Sirena Richardson
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Upbeat Elementary School Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. An expertise in early education, child development, skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward- thinking approaches. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using a balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
Montclair Public Schools
09.1998 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside classrooms.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
- Provided cooperative teaching and mentoring for college and high school students.
- Led STEM summer program for students who were interested in math and science.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing targeted instruction to boost academic achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kean University
Union, NJ01.1997
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum Plan and Design
- Collaborative learning
- Special Needs Support
- Child Development
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Materials
- Literacy development
- Assessment Strategies
- Highly effective teacher
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Bradford School in 2014-2015
- The State of New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year 2015-16
- New Jersey Distinguished Cooperating Teacher Award 2017.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered in the Sister to Sister Mentor program to run/facilitate the curriculum and activities.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Employed Zones Of Regulation and Brain Break techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
Montclair Public Schools
09.1998 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kean University
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