Tracy Dake
Utica
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with a strong ability to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs. Focused on fostering positive relationships with students and parents to enhance academic success and engagement. Committed to creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes holistic development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Universal PreK teacher
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
Utica
03.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, fostering inclusive learning.
- Maintained safe, orderly classroom environment that supported student engagement and learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and conducted parent-teacher conferences to communicate children's academic progress and strengthen family involvement.
- Met with parents and students during home visits to gather information for upcoming school year.
Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
Buffalo
11.1999 - 06.2022
- Plans and implements integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporates multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated diverse teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Grades and evaluates student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development through interactive classroom games and activities.
- Encourages creative thinking and motivates students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivation by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses identified in standardized testing.
- Holds conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Works cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY05-1996
Skills
- Early childhood assessment
- Learner-focused education
- Tailored instruction
- Classroom organization
- Group instruction
- Parent-teacher meetings
- Collaborative learning
- Team collaboration
- New York State teaching credential
Timeline
Universal PreK teacher
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
03.2025 - Current
Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
11.1999 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelor of Science - Education
Buffalo State College