STEPHANIE ABRAHAM
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated teacher with excellent communication skills and drive to motivate students. Centered on creating stimulating settings that encourage students to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential, academically and socially. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with families and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher: 6th Grade
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and materials to meet academic standards.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student performance utilizing formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and strategies for teaching 6th grade content areas.
- Incorporated small-group instruction, hands-on activities, and technology into lessons when appropriate for enhanced engagement and understanding.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students to ensure they reach proficiency levels.
- Established effective communication with families regarding their child's academic achievement.
Substitute Teacher
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Leave Replacement Teacher - 2nd Grade
School 5
Yonkers, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Head Teacher - Summer Learning Academy
Montessori School 31
Yonkers, NY
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Served as head teacher of a second grade transitioning into first grade class consisting of 22 students
- Delivered Mathematics, ELA, and Social Emotional Learning lessons using iReady, Benchmark Booster, and Leader in Me curriculum
- Collaborated with second grade level team to create a learning plan for students
- Established clear objectives for all lessons and projects
- Enhanced student learning by including a wide range of instructional approaches and activities
- Kept students on-task, engaged, and motivated using positive reinforcement strategies
- Attended professional developments daily.
Leave Replacement Teacher - Art
School 5
Yonkers, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught students from pre-k-8th grade about the elements of art, principles of design, famous artists, and different art techniques
- Prepared lesson plans that made the students excited and interested in the process of creating art
- Followed cultural history months and holidays to include in artwork and to teach about artists from various backgrounds
- Incorporated social emotional learning into art and was responsible for the monthly themed Social Emotional Learning bulletin board
- Collaborated with teachers to include accomodations, modifications, and behavioral strategies for students
- Utilized technology and modified lessons for ENL students
- Substituted for other classes as well as afterschool programs when requested.
Prep Sub - Pre-K - 8th Grade
School 5
Yonkers, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided grade-appropriate instruction from grades pre-k to 8th
- Prepared engaging lessons in all areas for various classes, both in-person and remote, each day
- Managed the classroom effectively while encouraging student participation, minimizing distractions, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Leave Replacement Teacher - Kindergarten
Dixson Primary School
Elmsford, NY
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided full-time classroom instruction for an inclusive kindergarten class
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development, and delivered structured lessons emphasizing phonics, language skills, and handwriting
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Engaged in parent-teacher conferences to address student progress, as well as CSE meetings
- Implemented the Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention System using Access to Information (A2i)
- Adapted to distance learning using Talking Points, SeeSaw, Lexia, SplashLearn, Raz Kids, and collaboration with teachers/parents.
Leave Replacement Teacher - 6th Grade
Alice E. Grady Elementary School
Elmsford, NY
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement educational strategies and student support networks
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2020
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2020
Skills
- Adaptability
- Differentiated instruction
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Communication and collaboration
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Effective time management
- Microsoft Office - Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail
- Academic Support Softwares - Nearpod, Seesaw, i-Ready, Benchmark, Sumdog, IXL, BrainPop and BrainPop JR, Mystery Science, Starfall, Kahoot, Lexia, SplashLearn, Access to Information (A2i)
- Sporting Experience - High School Varsity softball and volleyball
- Languages - English and intermediate Spanish
Certification
- Childhood Education
- Special Education Grades 1-6
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher: 6th Grade
Yonkers Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Yonkers Public Schools
02.2023 - 06.2023
Leave Replacement Teacher - 2nd Grade
School 5
09.2022 - 01.2023
Head Teacher - Summer Learning Academy
Montessori School 31
07.2022 - 07.2022
Leave Replacement Teacher - Art
School 5
09.2021 - 06.2022
Prep Sub - Pre-K - 8th Grade
School 5
09.2020 - 06.2021
Leave Replacement Teacher - Kindergarten
Dixson Primary School
11.2019 - 06.2020
Leave Replacement Teacher - 6th Grade
Alice E. Grady Elementary School
05.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
Pace University
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities
Pace University
- Childhood Education
- Special Education Grades 1-6
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