Hi, I’m
Stephanie Zweizig
Mine Hill,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 7 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Successful at creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success and well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Deeply committed to optimizing student success and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Instructional Design.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Yeshiva Ketana Of ManhattanManhattan, NY
Second Grade Teacher
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Family Life Academy Charter SchoolsBronx, NY
First Grade Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Worked closely with Instructional Coach and administration to develop and implement curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Incorporated SMART technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Brooklyn DioceseBrooklyn, NY
First Grade Teacher | Virtual Kindergarten Teacher
08.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Successful at increasing student reading and writing skills remotely and in the classroom.
ACIWilmington, NC
Disability Specialist
01.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Education from Education, K-6
08.2019
University Overview
- Honors
- 3.8 GPA
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
07.2013
Skills
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Creative Questioning
- RTI familiarity
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Student records management
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Elementary education
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Observations and Assessments
- Parent and Student Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Skilled in Google Workspace
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students.
- Student Motivation - Developed many engaging learning activities and games to increase reading and math skills.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology professional development and began implementing into the classroom daily. Trained other teachers on how to use Google Workspace efficiently and creatively in the classroom.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, and resource teachers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Yeshiva Ketana Of Manhattan
08.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Family Life Academy Charter Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher | Virtual Kindergarten Teacher
Brooklyn Diocese
08.2018 - 08.2021
Disability Specialist
ACI
01.2014 - 07.2017
Walden University
Master of Education from Education, K-6
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
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