SUMERA ANSARI
Long Island City,NY
Summary
Educator experienced in raising student achievement through innovative literacy strategies and effective classroom management. Coordinates curriculum planning with formative assessment to inform instruction and boost performance. Supports continuous improvement by maintaining clear expectations and learning-focused practices.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education teacher- 2nd grade
PS 281 The River School
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed instruction to ensure all students performed at or above grade level.
- Differentiated daily small group instruction in literacy and math to meet diverse student needs.
- Administer reading, writing, and math assessments and use data to drive instruction.
- Implement strong and effective classroom management.
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement curriculum.
- Communicate to parents on a weekly basis.
- Fostered a culture of accountability to encourage student growth.
- Utilized Teachers College writing model to support students in meeting or exceeding expectations in ideas, structure, details, and conventions.
Lead Teacher- 1st Grade
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
New York, NY
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Planned and executed instruction to ensure 100% of students achieved or exceeded grade level proficiency.
- Differentiate daily small group instruction in literacy and math.
- Administer reading, writing, and math assessments and use data to drive instruction.
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement curriculum.
- Facilitated professional development for peers, enhancing classroom management and instructional techniques to maximize teaching effectiveness.
- Implement strong and effective classroom management.
- Hold consistent high expectations/accountability for all students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student achievements and classroom activities.
- Utilized Teachers College writing model to guide students in meeting or exceeding expectations in ideas, structure, details, and conventions.
Founding Principal
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Springfield Gardens, NY
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Founding principal for Success Academy Springfield Gardens
- Lead and manage 12 teachers across 6 sections from grades Kindergarten to First grade.
- Coached teachers to enhance instructional practices through daily feedback.
- Deliver weekly professional development for teachers and staff, targeting instructional needs.
- Facilitate bi-weekly planning meetings focused on improving instruction and addressing student needs.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to foster collaboration and address school operational needs.
- Led business operations team in partnership with business operations manager to streamline processes.
Leadership Resident
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
New York, NY
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Participate in a residency program designed to train future school leaders of one of the nation's highest performing charter organizations.
- Managed 12 teachers across 6 sections for grades 1-2 to enhance instructional quality.
- Delivered weekly professional development sessions for teachers and staff to address specific instructional needs.
- Facilitated biweekly planning meetings to improve instructional strategies and respond to student needs.
- Coached teachers daily to enhance classroom instructional practices. to improve instructional practice in the classroom daily
Adjunct Professor
TOURO COLLEGE
New York, NY
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Instructed and planned three unique Masters in Education courses across three semesters to enhance student learning.
- Led two sections of thirty Masters students in intensive summer course entitled SPED 667: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Remediation of Reading Disabilities
- Tailored and developed curriculum for four summer class sections, aligning with university and degree requirements to ensure academic rigor.
- Selected relevant readings and assignments to facilitate student mastery of course content.
Education
Advanced Certificate ENL - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Fordham University
Bronx, NY08-2025
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08-2006
Skills
- Literacy instruction
- Math differentiation
- Formative assessment
- Math instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Teachers College model
- Classroom management
Certification
NYS Initial Certification, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), September 2007
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Google docs, Smartboard., Proficient in speaking Urdu and Hindi.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
- Fountas & Pinnell Reading Program
- Success for All Phonics Instruction
- Fundations Phonics Instruction
- Teachers College Writing Program
- Leveled Literacy Instruction
- Terc and NY Engage Math Curriculum
- Contexts for Learning Mathematics
- Second Step and SEL Harmony (Social Emotional Health)
- Wit & Wisdom Curriculum
Timeline
General Education teacher- 2nd grade
PS 281 The River School
09.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher- 1st Grade
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2023
Founding Principal
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
07.2014 - 05.2015
Leadership Resident
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
07.2013 - 06.2014
Adjunct Professor
TOURO COLLEGE
05.2013 - 06.2014
Advanced Certificate ENL - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Fordham University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University