Grace Wohlfahrt
New York,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 20 + years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Coordinator
James A. Dever Elementary School
Valley Stream, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Fluent in CBT implementation for State testing
- Collaborate with other teachers to promote interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
- Provided guidance and support to students on various scientific topics.
- Facilitate professional development workshops for teachers on effective teaching strategies for science classes (STEAM).
- Work with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
4* (Inclusion) and 5* (Inclusion) Grade Teacher
James A. Dever Elementary School
Valley Stream, New York
09.2005 - Current
- Teaching all subject areas
- Prepare lessons and unit plans
- Translate for Hispanic families
- Modify class work and homework for included students
- Help plan and attended educational class trips
- Hold science labs in classroom
- Incorporate Math in the City techniques
- Implement Writers' and Readers' Workshops
- Help develop curriculum maps for school district.
Leave Replacement (2" & 3) / Permanent Substitute Teacher (K to 6th)
James A. Dever Elementary School
Valley Stream, New York
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Teaching all subject areas
- Prepared lesson and unit plans
- Math specialist (push-in/pull-out)
- Participated in Riverhead Foundation Grant
- Attended various workshops (Writing and Reading)
- Worked with School Psychologist as a translator.
Associate Teacher (Kindergarten & Sixth Grade)
James A. Dever Elementary School
Valley Stream, New York
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Assisted in classroom management
- Developed curricula and lesson plans and gave instructions in all subjects
- Evaluated students on individualized reading and writing exercises
- Designed and implemented a thematic unit on various holiday and topics
- Worked with District social worker and made home visits
- Translated for Hispanic families
- Attended parent-teacher conferences as well as faculty meetings.
Education
Master's of Science in Education - Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities
St. John's University
New York, NY05.2007
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Spanish
St. John's University
New York, NY05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office Mac OS Google Classroom
- Smartboard
- Science/STEAM Coordinator
- New York Teaching Certification With Early Childhood Education Endorsement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Assessment
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Needs Students
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
NYS Teaching Certification in Elementary Education Pre-K to 6th, Permanent
Honors & Awards
- St. John's Neumann Award For an Outstanding Associate Teaching Experience
- Service Learning Award for Achievement In and Out of the Classroom
- TOC Member
- Teacher's Opportunity Corporation
Languages
English | Spanish
Affiliations
- Avid Marathon Runner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Science Coordinator
James A. Dever Elementary School
09.2015 - Current
4* (Inclusion) and 5* (Inclusion) Grade Teacher
James A. Dever Elementary School
09.2005 - Current
Leave Replacement (2" & 3) / Permanent Substitute Teacher (K to 6th)
James A. Dever Elementary School
09.2003 - 06.2005
Associate Teacher (Kindergarten & Sixth Grade)
James A. Dever Elementary School
01.2003 - 06.2003
Master's of Science in Education - Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Spanish
St. John's University
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