Liz Marcus Email & Phone Number

Bronx, NY

New York, New York

Mount Kisco, New York

Bedford Hills, NY

I was a Student Teacher in an inclusion setting classroom for 4th grade. I devised and implemented lessons using direct instruction, multi-sensory and inquiry-based approaches to facilitate learning in math, literacy, and character education; provided individualized remedial instruction in math and literacy; applied Smart Board and Elmo technologies.

Mount Kisco, New York

Rotated as a Student Fellow in three 5th grade classrooms: developed and delivered re-engagement lessons for struggling math students; led small, guided reading groups; supported diverse students as they worked independently on literacy, math and social studies assignments

Riverdale, New York

Provided intensive behavioral/academic support to student with emotional/behavioral difficulties in a dual curriculum parochial school; devised and instituted behavioral management plan/positive reinforcement system; coordinated with other instructors, administrators, social worker and parent to improve outcomes and share progress

Nyack, New York

During the summer, served as a specialty staff teacher in a day camp: designed and implemented arts/ceramic program for K-8th grade-aged campers integrating art and Jewish values; supplied more intensive support to individual campers as needed; collaborated with staff to plan and deliver instruction

White Plains, New York

Served as floating Assistant Teacher in 2 Two's classrooms: facilitated multi-sensory learning activities; promoted positive student behavior and prosocial peer interactions; coordinated with head teachers to deliver instruction and supervise activities

Metropolitan New York Area

I participated in diverse arts initiatives: I taught “Learning to Look,” a hands-on art appreciation program to elementary school students; I produced educational materials for the American Federation of Arts in New York; and I created lesson plans for the Education Department at the Katonah Museum of Art in Katonah, NY.

Katonah, New York

Served as a per diem K-12 substitute teacher: implemented lesson plans across curricula, including specialty subjects and supervised instruction in general and special education classrooms; developed and maintained positive learning environment by devising positive reinforcement system; provided feedback to permanent teachers

Stamford, CT

For this independent, non profit arts organization, I worked to support an arts in education collaboration with the Stamford Public Schools. In addition, I devised and executed fundraising initiatives and ran a city-wide grant-making program.

New York, New York

I prepared and executed numerous educational programs for higher education students, scholars and the public. I also trained and supervised volunteer and intern staff in all aspects of departmental function. Lastly, I organized various exhibitions, authored exhibition catalogue text and conducted original art research for multiple purposes.

Master'S Of Professional Studies, Childhood/Special Education

Master’S Degree, Art History

Given New Student Award; travel grant to Florence, Italy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with departmental honors in Art History; Dean's List