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Overview
Work History
Education
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Professionaltrainingworkshops
Licensescertificates
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Suzanne Morelli

Staten Island,New York

Summary

Creative teacher offering 24 years of experience developing and implementing Social Studies curriculum, specializing in NYS American History and Government Regents content. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations.


Hardworking and energetic subject team leader with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Modeled teaching that maximized student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Edwin Markham IS 51

Social Studies Teacher-Grades 6-8
02.2000 - Current

Job overview

  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Organized field trips for 30-100 students and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details for 150 students each year.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet current standards.

NYC Department of Education

Teacher-Home Instruction
04.2013 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

UFT’s Young People’s Academy SES Program

Lead Teacher
03.2008 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.

Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at IS 51

Assistant Director of After School Program
10.2003 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff to meet the needs of 300 students.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students' academic performance and retention rate.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.

Education

Touro College
New York City

MA from Administration & Supervision
09.2007

University Overview

St. John’s University
Queens, NY

MA from Special Education
05.2003

University Overview

St. John’s University
Staten Island, NY

BA from Education/History
01.1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Educational technology: Google Classroom, Smartboard Notebook
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Student Engagement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Student Development
  • Curriculum Development/Program Planning

Professionaltrainingworkshops

Professionaltrainingworkshops
  • Teaching American History Programs: James Madison Program at Princeton University
  • American Dream Teacher Leader Program
  • History for All Program
  • America Across the Ages

Licensescertificates

Licensescertificates
  • NYS Permanent Certification Social Studies 7-12
  • NYC Certification Middle School Social Studies 7-9
  • NYS Provisional Certificate School Administrator/Supervisor

References

References
  • Andrew Cataneo, Assistant Principal IS 51, (732)580-9583
  • Jeffrey Denenberg, UFT Young People’s Academy Director, (917)287-9833

Timeline

Teacher-Home Instruction
NYC Department of Education
04.2013 - 08.2014
Lead Teacher
UFT’s Young People’s Academy SES Program
03.2008 - 06.2012
Assistant Director of After School Program
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at IS 51
10.2003 - 12.2008
Social Studies Teacher-Grades 6-8
Edwin Markham IS 51
02.2000 - Current
Touro College
MA from Administration & Supervision
St. John’s University
MA from Special Education
St. John’s University
BA from Education/History
Suzanne Morelli