I am an experienced, energetic and dedicated teaching professional with a passion for helping kids learn. I have served the students and our community during my 30+ years as an adaptive phy ed teacher.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
NYC Adaptive Phy Ed Teacher
NYC Department of Education
District 27 Queens Payroll Site P.S 232
09.1993 - Current
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Update and maintain and implement IEP goals
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subject using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
Lifeguard
NYC Department of Education
Queens, NY
07.1996 - 08.1996
Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
Administered first aid and CPR in response to life-threatening situations.
Lifeguard
NYC Department of Education
Queens, NY
07.1995 - 08.1995
Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
Administered first aid and CPR in response to life-threatening situations.
Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Lifeguard
NYC Dept of Parks & Recreation
Rockaway Beach, NY
05.1984 - 09.1994
Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
Administered first aid and CPR in response to life-threatening situations.
Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
Patrolled beach or pool areas on foot and in towers to monitor activities of swimmers and surfers.
Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Focus on Special Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
06-1995
Skills
Student Engagement
Classroom Instruction
Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Worked with diverse school faculty and collaborated effectively with a large administrative staff
Effectively controlled the classroom environment and successfully completed lessons, facilitating an optimal learning environment
Paraprofessional at NYC Department of Education – P721X Stephen McSweeney SchoolParaprofessional at NYC Department of Education – P721X Stephen McSweeney School