Tiffany Carmona
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Director
Children Of The City
Brooklyn, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Ensured compliance with state, local, and federal regulations through thorough analysis of programs.
- Initiated program enhancements to uphold high-quality offerings.
- Researched and implemented innovative teaching techniques to boost student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders regarding educational issues and concerns.
- Organized extracurricular activities, including field trips, assemblies, clubs, and sports teams.
- Monitored academic performance and provided targeted support services for students in need.
- Conducted staff development initiatives to promote professional growth among educators.
- Implemented policies and procedures to fulfill educational standards and objectives.
Private Academic Tutor
Self Employed Services
Brooklyn, NY
07.2013 - Current
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
- Provided guidance to help students develop critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques.
- Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in studies.
- Fostered a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost students' confidence and motivation.
- Utilized online platforms and resources to conduct virtual tutoring sessions.
Lead Second Grade Teacher
Salve Regina Catholic Academy
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Promoted an atmosphere that encouraged respect for diversity among all students.
- Coordinated small group instruction to differentiate learning according to individual student abilities.
- Established clear classroom expectations and rules for behavior management.
- Communicated regularly with parents via email or phone calls regarding their child's academic progress.
- Monitored student behavior both inside and outside of the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Integrated technology into lessons by utilizing computers, tablets, or smartboards when appropriate.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and test scores.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Created assessments to track student performance throughout the year.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
Summer School Teacher
Sumthing to Say LLC.,
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, activities and assessments to support student learning.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
- Assessed student performance through observation and formal testing methods.
- Entered data into online student information system to report information.
- Facilitated group discussions about topics related to course material.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Organized field trips to increase awareness of cultural diversity among students.
- Incorporated current events into curriculum topics to help engage students' interest in learning.
- Created a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
First Grade Lead Teacher
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Created weekly lesson plans that incorporated Common Core State Standards across all subject areas.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Utilized assessment data collected throughout the year to inform instructional decisions.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive language arts program which included phonics instruction, reading comprehension strategies, writing skills development, and grammar and vocabulary building exercises.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Progress: General Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavioral management
- Play-based learning
- Organizational skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- Interactive learning
- Field trip organization
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Individualized learning
- Project-based learning
- Student records management
Timeline
Educational Director
Children Of The City
01.2025 - 05.2025
Lead Second Grade Teacher
Salve Regina Catholic Academy
08.2023 - 08.2024
First Grade Lead Teacher
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2021 - 03.2023
Summer School Teacher
Sumthing to Say LLC.,
07.2021 - 08.2023
Private Academic Tutor
Self Employed Services
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Progress: General Education
Grand Canyon University