English Teacher
Current- Designed and implemented rigorous and engaging lessons and established and maintained a structured and welcoming learning environment- Participated in Literacy Teacher Team Collaborative Inquiry meetings aligned to Harvard Education's - Data Wise Improvement Process- Designed and implemented differentiated supports for varied students aligned to Literacy Department Team's learner centered problem and teacher problem of practice, with a focus on building student facility to cite appropriate textual evidence and show analysis, to improve Regents performance- Participated in Manhattan Borough Support Lab Classroom Initiative to inform data driven differentiated instruction with ongoing checks for understanding- Participated in ICT Initiative to implement varied co-teaching models (Alternative, Parallel, Station Teaching) to support varied levels of learners and differentiated instruction- Developed and maintained excellent rapport amongst students that encouraged confidence and success- Synergised close reading skills & strategies, through writing- Designed scaffolds and MEPs to meet student needs and learning levels- Used scaffolds and MEPs to meet the needs of ELL students- Leveraged student interest & strategic grouping to create and maintain student investment in their learning, and acquisition of skills