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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

-Designed multidisciplinary projects for students in Grades 5-8 that incorporated technology, mixed media, and design thinking to address real world issues, especially accessibilit. -Instructed students in the use of 3D printing, laser cutting, and fabrication.

New York, Us

-Taught science to third and fourth grade students . -Instructed students in a range of technologies and STEM based projects. -Created a STEM unit of study for Grades 3-4 culminating in a science fair..

New York, Ny, Us

•Taught social studies to Grades 1-5 using New York State standards.•Instructed students on the use of various education related technology (Newsela, Power My Learning, BrainPop, Flocabulary) in class and remotely. •Adapted the FOSS science curriculum to lab and classroom settings.

New York, Us

•Designed and taught a leveled science curriculum for grades K-2, based on the New York State Next Gen Standards, to 420 students as a push-in teacher. •Developed a technology curriculum for Grades 3- 5 including how computers work and an introduction to programming. •Used Code.org. •Used paired programming, allowing students to problem solve independently and learn interactively.•Hosted a science activity night and facilitated a science fair to inform parents about the science curriculum.•Prepared handouts for parents with suggested apps, activities and resources to support continuous learning.•Trained with Common Sense Media to help foster an environment of digital safety and responsibility.

•Developed curriculum for remedial math, using Ko’s Journey and Empire from Mid School Math.•Assisted in the creation of Claymation videos, illustrating principles relating to circles, fractions and ratios.•Collaborated with other teachers in helping children create their own animated journeys, using applied mathematics to solve problems.

•Served as reading and writing specialist for Grades 2-5, using various technologies (smart boards, document cameras, iPads, and other media) to provide differentiated instruction.•Developed supplementary materials such as games and applications to support independent learning at home.•Provided math remediation to students in Grades 2-7.•Taught Fountas and Pinnell leveled guided reading groups and took running records.•Worked cooperatively to develop and teach Common Core-aligned math curriculum, leveled reading, and general studies.

Valhalla, New York, Us

•Tutored child performers in Grades 5-7.•Created weekly reports detailing student progress and activities.

•Prepared students for state ELA (English Language Arts) exams with a focus on comprehension and test-taking skills.•Taught reading fluency, decoding skills, and math.

New York, Us

•Assisted teachers in Grades K-2 with general classroom activities as well as subject areas, such as science, math and literacy.•Independently taught Grades 3-4 in social studies, math, reading and writing.•Designed and implemented lesson plans and curriculum for a literacy-based resource room for Grades K-4.

Ms.Ed, Childhood Special & General Education

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Master'S Degree, General And Special Education

Global Competency Certificate, Pd

Professional Development, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology