Taleaha Straker
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated NYC educator and emerging instructional leader with over 13 years of experience in urban education, including classroom instruction, data analysis, family engagement, school operations, and intervention support. Skilled in leading collaborative teams, implementing data-driven instructional practices, and supporting schoolwide improvement. Currently pursuing School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certification through Russell Sage College.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher
Public School 138
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Lead standards-based instruction and differentiated learning in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Analyze i-Ready, SchoolNet, and assessment data to drive instructional decisions.
- Support schoolwide literacy initiatives, intervention programs, and family engagement efforts.
- Collaborate with administration and staff on progress monitoring and student achievement goals.
Kindergarten Teacher
Public School 138
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Implemented engaging literacy and mathematics instruction aligned to NYS standards.
- Built positive classroom systems promoting student growth and behavior management.
- Collaborated with families and support staff to address student needs.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Public School 138
Brooklyn, NY
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Supported students with disabilities through instructional and behavioral interventions.
Education
Certification - School Building Leader (SBL) & School District Leader (SDL)
Russell Sage College
08-2026
M.S. - Childhood Education / Students with Disabilities Birth–6
Touro College
Brooklyn01-2023
B.A. - Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)
Touro College
01-2018
Liberal Arts in Deaf Studies
LaGuardia Community College
01-2011
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Progress Monitoring
- Family Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Professional Collaboration
- MTSS & Intervention Support
- Curriculum Development
- Peer collaboration
- Technology integration
Certification
- NYS Childhood Education Grades 1–6
- NYS Students with Disabilities Birth–Grade 6
- SBL/SDL Certification Program – In Progress
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Public School 138
01.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Public School 138
01.2021 - 01.2023
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Public School 138
01.2012 - 01.2021
B.A. - Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)
Touro College
Certification - School Building Leader (SBL) & School District Leader (SDL)
Russell Sage College
M.S. - Childhood Education / Students with Disabilities Birth–6
Touro College
Liberal Arts in Deaf Studies
LaGuardia Community College
LEADERSHIP & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
- Participated in instructional walkthroughs, school improvement planning, and data meetings.
- Supported afterschool academic intervention and Saturday Academy programs.
- Contributed to student handbook development, family engagement systems, and operational planning.
- Collaborated on literacy initiatives aligned to Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) goals.
- Served as an active member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) supporting instructional priorities and data analysis.
- Participated in School Leadership Team (SLT) meetings focused on schoolwide goals, family engagement, and student achievement.
- Collaborated on the development and implementation of the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) aligned to district and school improvement goals.
- Supported schoolwide intervention planning and data-driven analysis of student progress through the implementation of S.P.I.R.E. and i-Ready instructional programs.