Stephanie Boston Forcer
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth of students. An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Interpersonal skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents. Ability to modify instructional plans, ensuring accessibility and learning equity for all students. Teacher leader in professional development, co-teaching, co-planning, model teaching, workshop developments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3k-5th Grade Common Branch After School Teacher
CS 262
01.2022 - Current
- Prepare after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutor and assist children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Provide individual and group teaching to students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning.
5th & 6th Grade Reading/Writing Teacher
KIPP NYC: AMP Academy
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
STEM Coordinator
Sports & Art in School Foundation
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Planned and facilitated Study Island and STEM activities for middle school students
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
Teacher
IS 262
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Adhered to all rules and policies governing student affairs and conduct.
Teacher - Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade
P.S. 262
01.2004 - 12.2012
- Generated and incorporated special learning strategies for students with learning disabilities.
- Created individualized educational plan for students with goals and objectives.
- Expanded the range of learning through whole class, individual, and small group instruction, cooperative education, and multisensory learning centers.
- Implemented the use of smartboard, and powerpoint in all lessons.
- Employed diverse technologies to promote active learning, problem solving assignments and small group work.
- Facilitated after school, summer school and ELA & math test prep for the past 10 years.
Early Childhood Educator
Miracle Maker's Day Care Programs
01.1990 - 12.2004
Early Childhood Educator
Urban Strategies Head Start
01.1988 - 12.1989
Early Childhood Educator
Concerned Parents Head Start Center
01.1986 - 12.1987
Early Childhood Educator
Bedford Stuyvesant E.C.E. D.C
01.1985 - 12.1986
Education
Master in Education Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University-Portland
2015
Bachelor of Arts -
College of New Rochelle
2001
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Borough of Manhattan College
1986
Skills
- Student Motivation/Advisory
- Collaborative Teaching
- Guided Reading
- Curriculum Mapping/Planning
- Student/Parent Mediator
- ELA Coach
- Multidisciplinary/Assessment Tools
- Technology Integration
- ELA & Math State Assessment Preparation
- Student Portfolio Assessment
- Dean of Middle School Students
- Professional Development
- Academic Intervention Services
- Extensive Early Childhood Education in Head Start, DOH/ACS Daycare
Certification
- NYSED Initial Certification B-2
- NYSED Initial Certification 1-6
Additional Coursework
- Undergraduate Courses Early Childhood Methods, York College Queens, New York
- Graduate Courses Early Childhood Development, Touro University, New York, NY
- Graduate Courses in Urban/Early Childhood Education, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
3k-5th Grade Common Branch After School Teacher
CS 262
01.2022 - Current
5th & 6th Grade Reading/Writing Teacher
KIPP NYC: AMP Academy
01.2016 - 12.2017
STEM Coordinator
Sports & Art in School Foundation
01.2014 - 12.2016
Teacher
IS 262
01.2012 - 12.2016
Teacher - Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade
P.S. 262
01.2004 - 12.2012
Early Childhood Educator
Miracle Maker's Day Care Programs
01.1990 - 12.2004
Early Childhood Educator
Urban Strategies Head Start
01.1988 - 12.1989
Early Childhood Educator
Concerned Parents Head Start Center
01.1986 - 12.1987
Early Childhood Educator
Bedford Stuyvesant E.C.E. D.C
01.1985 - 12.1986
Master in Education Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University-Portland
Bachelor of Arts -
College of New Rochelle
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Borough of Manhattan College
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