Reading Specialist at a Title 1 highly diverse school which was struggling with state accreditation in Reading.• Designed and implemented professional development on modern teaching techniques in K-6 Reading for teachers.• Created lessons that met the diverse needs of the students and aligned with the county curriculum.• Used Cognitive Coaching methods to coach teachers in the area of Reading.• Taught small group reading interventions for struggling students.• After 2 years,… Show more Reading Specialist at a Title 1 highly diverse school which was struggling with state accreditation in Reading.• Designed and implemented professional development on modern teaching techniques in K-6 Reading for teachers.• Created lessons that met the diverse needs of the students and aligned with the county curriculum.• Used Cognitive Coaching methods to coach teachers in the area of Reading.• Taught small group reading interventions for struggling students.• After 2 years, Hutchison Elementary School regained full accreditation.• Collaborative member of the School Improvement Team, Response to Instruction Team, Tier 3 Intervention Team and School Leadership Team.• Developed long term and short term Language Arts goals for the entire building to support student growth.• Led data discussions with collaborative learning teams using data and design interventions to identify students' strengths and growth needs.• Developed Parent Outreach Program (POP) for beginning literacy which provided parents with literacy activities that they could use with their children.• Responsible for implementation of the Readers Are Leaders, Project Lift and Read Across America programs.• Responsible for organizing, ordering and supporting the building book rooms.• Implemented focused reading intervention groups, with differentiated, hands-on instruction. Show less

Elementary School Teacher of all subjects in a team teaching environment for culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse students.• Extensively involved in an inclusion classroom for students with IEP's.• Developed lesson plans which met varied students'​ needs and evaluated & assessed children's development to enhance their learning progress.• Maintained classroom order while instilling positive study habits and an appreciation for learning.• Maintained frequent and… Show more Elementary School Teacher of all subjects in a team teaching environment for culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse students.• Extensively involved in an inclusion classroom for students with IEP's.• Developed lesson plans which met varied students'​ needs and evaluated & assessed children's development to enhance their learning progress.• Maintained classroom order while instilling positive study habits and an appreciation for learning.• Maintained frequent and congenial parental contact to keep all parents advised of their child's progress.• Selected as Team Lead and member of child’s study committee.• Integrated technology across curriculum providing additional classroom resources and enabling hands-on use of computer equipment.• Created and maintained an environment encouraging and allowing children to make discoveries, solve problems, and think independently.• Evaluated children's progress through ongoing observation and formative & summative assessments.• Collaborated with GT center teachers to help plan activities to meet varied student needs in both the GT and general education classroom. Show less

Elementary School Teacher at Title 1 schools for reading, history, science and math in a team teaching environment for culturally and ethnically diverse students.• Extensively involved in a full inclusion co-teaching model for Special Education at Porter Magnet School. Prepared and presented lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with Syracuse City School District and students individual IEPs.• Worked directly with the ESOL and Special Education teachers to prepare… Show more Elementary School Teacher at Title 1 schools for reading, history, science and math in a team teaching environment for culturally and ethnically diverse students.• Extensively involved in a full inclusion co-teaching model for Special Education at Porter Magnet School. Prepared and presented lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with Syracuse City School District and students individual IEPs.• Worked directly with the ESOL and Special Education teachers to prepare course objectives and outline the course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the state and school.• Developed lesson plans which met varied students'​ needs.• Evaluated and assessed children's development and implemented study methodologies to enhance their progress.• Attended teacher in-service & staff meetings and maintained strong relationships with staff and administrators.• Performed child studies to evaluate academic, emotional, and social situations. Designed and implemented targeted interventions to support struggling students and determine the need for a local screening committee.• Participated in a formative assessment pilot with Margret Heritage and a pilot with Jane E. Pollack which supported the planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum with emphasis on developmentally appropriate activities.• Selected by teachers to be Chief Representative of the building for Syracuse Teacher’s Association at Porter Magnet School Show less

Elementary School Teacher at Title 1 schools for reading, history, science and math in a team teaching environment for culturally and ethnically diverse students.

Elementary School Teacher at Title 1 schools for reading, history, science and math in a team teaching environment for culturally and ethnically diverse students.

Elementary school Teacher Assistant-Substitute for Language Arts, math, social studies, and science.• Followed and designed lesson plans.• Continually maintained student interest and provided an interactive atmosphere.• Attended parent conferences and PTA sponsored events.