SVETLANA NGUYEN
East Setauket,USA
Summary
Passionate NYS-certified teacher dedicated to delivering creative and educational activities to children in Grade Pre-K to 5. Skilled in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans and creating interactive activities that enhance the learning experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork abilities and effective collaboration with colleagues and supervisors. Committed to pursuing higher education for continuous improvement and becoming an exceptional teacher.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted meaningful lessons in ELA and mathematics showing an improvement in student's knowledge of mathematic skills and ELA skills on track with NYS academic standards to an average of 26 students, 4 to 10 years of age
- Adapted to performing lesson plans of multiple subjects in highly diverse classrooms
Student Teacher (Elementary School)
The Lindenwood School, P.S. 232Q
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered numerous creative and interactive activities to an average of 15 students 7-8 years of age
- Administered and evaluated pre- and post-assessments for 15 students which resulted in a significant increase in student's knowledge of mathematic skills and ELA skills
- Modified lesson plans to meet the needs of struggling students while satisfying the requirements of the NGSS standards
- Designed project-based units in ELA and math and distributed instructions through Zoom and Google Classroom
- Worked with students on individual and small group basis to further clarify the taught concepts resulting in a meaningful experience and better understanding for the students
Universal Pre-K Lead Teacher
Little Scholars III Childcare Center
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught components of reading and math to an average of 25 students, 4 years of age (native and non-native speakers)
- Differentiated instruction for several ELL students by incorporating language objectives into every lesson taught
- Managed and constructed lessons addressing the student's behavioral skills
Activity Specialist / Lead Teacher
Brooklyn Community Services/Danny Kaye P.S. 149
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted with other teachers in delivering creative and interactive activities to an average of 20 students between 5-9 years of age
- Collaborated with other teachers to learn how to best teach and manage student's behavior
- Utilized various instructional methods including lectures, media, group discussions, and role-playing
- Conferenced one-on-one with students on how to improve their skills in ELA and math
- Received positive feedback from students and co-workers regarding developed lessons, group work, peer review, and lectures
Student Teacher (Elementary School)
The College Partnership Elementary School, P.S. 247
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with other teachers teaching to an average of 23 students between 6-8 years of age
- Instructed students under direction and guidance of teachers
- Utilized variety of teaching methods including lectures, media, group discussions, and role-playing
- Worked with students on individual and small group basis to further clarify the taught concepts resulting in a meaningful experience and better understanding for the students
Education
Masters of Arts - TESOL
Stony Brook University – State University of New York
Stony Brook, NYAdvanced Certificate, Bilingual Education extension -
Queens College – City University of New York
Queens, NYBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Queens College – City University of New York
Queens, NYBachelor of Arts - Russian Language and Literature
La Guardia Community College - City University of New York
Queens, NYAssociates of Arts - Childhood
ASA - The College for Excellence
Brooklyn, NYAssociates of Occupational Studies - Medical Assisting
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Youth Protection Program
- Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse Workshop
- School Violence Prevention Workshop
- Dignity for All Students Act Workshop, DASA
- Infectious Disease Control Workshop
- Positive Behavior Workshop
- Read Aloud Workshop
Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
04.2022 - Current
Student Teacher (Elementary School)
The Lindenwood School, P.S. 232Q
09.2021 - 12.2021
Universal Pre-K Lead Teacher
Little Scholars III Childcare Center
03.2019 - 06.2019
Activity Specialist / Lead Teacher
Brooklyn Community Services/Danny Kaye P.S. 149
08.2018 - 03.2019
Student Teacher (Elementary School)
The College Partnership Elementary School, P.S. 247
09.2016 - 05.2017
Advanced Certificate, Bilingual Education extension -
Queens College – City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Queens College – City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Language and Literature
La Guardia Community College - City University of New York
Associates of Arts - Childhood
ASA - The College for Excellence
Associates of Occupational Studies - Medical Assisting
Masters of Arts - TESOL
Stony Brook University – State University of New York
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