Garry Nelson Email and Phone Number

• Current 4th and 5th grade ESL teacher. • 3rd grade classroom teacher of English Literacy, Writing, Mathematics, History & Science 2003-16• Chairman of Literacy Committee – scheduling/organizing school events• Collaborate with grade level team to ensure that materials align with CCCS• Gather and analyze data to guide instruction• Occasionally facilitate CPT/PLC meetings and staff meetings • Collaborate with CST (psychologist, social worker, education specialists) in evaluating students and creating a specific action plan• Plan for project based learning within the classroom• Incorporate assistive technology in classroom through use of SMART board technology, blogging, streaming videos, PowerPoint, Screencastify & Epic• Assisted in rewriting Social Studies curriculum, 2015• Implement behavioral management strategies to maintain a positive/safe learning environment

- Instructed students in mathematics, reading, ESL, Basic Skills, computer usage and job readiness skills.- Assisted Chairperson in organizing CJJDA (Central Jersey Job Developers Association) events and meetings.- Assisted in planning and organizing health awareness programs sponsored by RWJUH & UMDNJ.- Registered and assessed students for placement.- Collaborated with teachers/counselors in analyzing student data for government AWEP (Alternate Work Experience Program).- Prepared transcripts/student records for graduation and colleges.- Assisted graduates in post-graduation education pursuits.

I remediated English and reading skills in preparation for a mainstream class and HSPA. I also instructed native Spanish speakers in Spanish literacy.

- Tracked student progress and compiled student achievement reports- Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students - Identified specific needs of students and created learning groups accordingly