Teresa Day
Woodside,NY
Summary
Compassionate ENL Teacher recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in curriculum development, linguistic assessment, and cultural sensitivity to foster inclusive learning environments. Excel at leveraging empathy, communication, and adaptability to meet diverse student needs and enhance classroom engagement. Prioritize collaboration with educators and families to support student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ENL Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
New York, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Received certification in both ENL K-12 and ELA 7-12.
- Assessed student performance in order to measure progress towards established learning objectives.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips or guest speakers to provide additional opportunities for learning.
- Utilized a variety of resources such as textbooks, online materials, audio-visual aids, and hands-on activities to foster an engaging learning environment.
- Integrated cultural elements into lessons in order to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Promoted critical thinking through open-ended questions during lectures or presentations.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop action plans for improvement.
- Assisted colleagues with planning lessons or preparing materials for upcoming classes.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching English as a second language.
- Developed and implemented effective English language instruction plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Established clear expectations regarding behavior, participation, assessment deadlines.
- Monitored classroom activities in order to maintain a safe and positive learning atmosphere.
- Created and maintained detailed records of student performance and attendance for reporting purposes.
- Encouraged students to participate in class discussions by using active listening techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that all students reach their full potential.
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans in order to introduce new concepts more effectively.
- Facilitated group projects that promote collaboration between peers while developing English language skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Instructed students in literature and creative writing to improve comprehension.
- Educated, tutored and mentored students to correct academic problems and prompt personal adjustments.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
City College
New York, NY06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English & Spanish
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12-2006
Skills
- Parent communication
- Collaboration skills
- Diverse learner support
- Role-playing activities
- Project-based learning
- Testing and grading
- Content-based instruction
- Recordkeeping expertise
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Supervised a student-led club on Thursdays after school; established relationships with new NYC DOE Vendors and chaperoned multiple field trips for 20-25 students monthly.
- Recommended and advocated for qualified students to apply for and be inducted into the National Honor Society.
- Provided letters of support for students' university and internship applications.
- 2022 - Present: coordinated with secretarial and counseling staff (ITEL sheets & student block schedules) to administer, organize, and maintain records pertaining to NYSITELL for over 100 students per year as C-6 professional duty, maintaining accuracy and compliance; graded NYSESLAT writing yearly.
- Collaborated successfully with community partners including Lincoln Center Theater's Learning English through Acting and Drama (L.E.A.D.) program and OMNI Learn to enhance student engagement (English 4: Speaking and English as a New Language 3).
- Collaborated successfully with fellow educators on curriculum planning.
- Attended weekly Instructional Leadership Team (I.L.T.).
- Applied for and was accepted into competitive Teacher Professional Development (25 CTLE hours) opportunity: 2025 Watershed Forestry Institute for Teachers Program (July 21 - July 25); plan to integrate newfound knowledge into ENL 3: "A Long Walk to Water" curriculum.
Timeline
ENL Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
City College
Bachelor of Arts - English & Spanish
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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