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* Served as grade math coordinator to develop and collaboratively implement curriculum* Collaboratively taught literacy through whole group, book clubs, and guided reading* Created and taught 3 week intensive 4th/5th grade technology independent study course* Choreographed and led Suessical Musical Performance group for 4th & 5th grade * Taught inquiry based science curriculum on the brain, simple machines and electricity* Organized a baked sale and Scholastic… Show more * Served as grade math coordinator to develop and collaboratively implement curriculum* Collaboratively taught literacy through whole group, book clubs, and guided reading* Created and taught 3 week intensive 4th/5th grade technology independent study course* Choreographed and led Suessical Musical Performance group for 4th & 5th grade * Taught inquiry based science curriculum on the brain, simple machines and electricity* Organized a baked sale and Scholastic book fair as part of a service learning fundraiser* Facilitated bi-annual family conferences led by students to discuss progress and goals Show less

* Implemented inquiry curriculum using Math in the City, and Storyline for humanities* Incorporated equity and social justice focus to third grade curriculum* Lead family conferences and write comprehensive anecdotal progress reports for students twice yearly and conduct individual formal and informal assessments* Participate in Lower School Equity Team creating ways to engage in equity discourse

• Established a Buddy Reading Program partnering 50 our high school students with 200 our K-3 students resulting in increased interest in reading and 40% improved reading skills across both divisions.• Coached teaching assistants in classroom management and culture, building strong parent relationships and lesson planning. • Authored a 20 page Teaching Assistants Training Handbook provided to all new T.A. hires giving insight into expectations of the role and the partnership with the… Show more • Established a Buddy Reading Program partnering 50 our high school students with 200 our K-3 students resulting in increased interest in reading and 40% improved reading skills across both divisions.• Coached teaching assistants in classroom management and culture, building strong parent relationships and lesson planning. • Authored a 20 page Teaching Assistants Training Handbook provided to all new T.A. hires giving insight into expectations of the role and the partnership with the head teacher as well as opportunities to grow professionally within the community. • Designed and directed a 4-week summer school program for 100 K-3 students and 8 teachers, facilitating teacher trainings for the newly created targeted remedial curriculum and summative assessments, managing payroll and supplies budget, resulting in an 98% perfect attendance, and improvement in reading and math skills in 85% students performing below grade level. • Directed schoolwide afterschool program for 250 for students in grades K-3 overseeing 15 teachers providing homework assistance as well as arts and technology enrichment classes.• Created and facilitated professional development for 20 teachers on trauma informed teaching, behavior management, parent engagement, and working with students with different disabilities, and establishing a joyful classroom culture.• Created and facilitated parent workshops for 150 families on various topics including strategies to support learning at home, character education, understanding the developmental stages of their child, and standardized test readiness. • Hosted monthly student and family seminars on topics such as goal setting, stress reduction, and organization and routines.• Designed a 3rd grade student led sports and wellness fundraiser math unit culminating with a trip to Chelsea Piers. The unit included planning, advertising, and hosting a bake sale and fair to raise funds $850 and resulted in raising $1000. Show less

New York, New York

* Implemented Readers & Writers Workshop for comprehension and writing strategies* Executed rigorous lessons using multiple instructional methods and programs* Integrated multicultural literature into character education program* Differentiated and modified lessons according to learning styles and learning needs * Provided varied performance based opportunities for students to demonstrate academic growth * Used on-going assessment data to drive daily instruction… Show more * Implemented Readers & Writers Workshop for comprehension and writing strategies* Executed rigorous lessons using multiple instructional methods and programs* Integrated multicultural literature into character education program* Differentiated and modified lessons according to learning styles and learning needs * Provided varied performance based opportunities for students to demonstrate academic growth * Used on-going assessment data to drive daily instruction and reflect on practice* Created a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment using positive reinforcement management strategies, logical consequences, and nonverbal cues Show less

* Executed ELA shared reading, FOSS Science, and TERC Investigations lessons in both English and Spanish to newly arrived immigrant students

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Master Of Education (M.Ed.)

Education record

Regents, 9-12

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