Veronica Pike
Asbury Park,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bayonne Board of Education, excelling in classroom management and innovative lesson planning. Fostered strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing engagement and motivation. Successfully differentiated instruction for diverse learners, ensuring academic success and promoting critical thinking in a supportive environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bayonne Board Of Education
09.1991 - 06.2023
- Assisted in planning and delivering engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups
- Supported classroom management to create a positive learning environment
- Implemented educational technology tools to enhance student learning experiences
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum materials and resources
- Adapted instructional strategies based on individual student needs and learning styles
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching methods
- Maintained organized records of student performance and attendance
- Provided feedback on student progress through assessments and evaluations
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Education
Kean University
Union, NJ05.1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Testing and grading
- Student evaluations
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Empathy and patience
- Student motivation
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Classwork assignment
Accomplishments
I also taught Religion classes at St. Henry’s parish in Bayonne. I was given an award for mainstreaming the first Autistic student into my second grade classroom. I also taught terminal cancer students at home . I taught for 26 years and retired. I came back as a retired teacher for two years seven years after my retirement.
Timeline
Teacher
Bayonne Board Of Education
09.1991 - 06.2023
Education
Kean University
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