Educator

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Student-focused Educator with dual certifications in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education, eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the academic community in delivering quality K-6 education.

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Ø  Offer progressive experience in instructing children from ages three to thirteen, with comprehensive background working with Autistic, Emotionally Disturbed, Inclusion, Self Contained, Regular Education and ELL students.

Ø  Research, prepare and plan academic programs and evaluate students educational progress.

Ø  Encourage students through motivational techniques to facilitate optimal performance.

Ø  Dynamic communication, organization, prioritization, time management and multitasking abilities.

Ø  Collaborate closely with staff members, community members and parents to resolve problems.

Ø  Support instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment aligned with state standards.

Ø  Demonstrate active problem solving and listening skills.

Ø  Assess and diffuse difficult student situations with tact and ease.

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New York State Teaching Certification

Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Control Number 287508091

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Control Number 287505091

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Masters in Education (In Progress) - Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, 2008-Present; 4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, 1992

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Highlands Middle School, White Plains Central School District, White Plains, NY              2005-Present

Teaching Assistant

Ø  Effectively teach broad range of students, including Autistic, Emotionally Disturbed, Inclusion, Self Contained, Regular Education and ELL students.

Ø  Assist students in evaluating their abilities, interests, talents and personality characteristics.

Ø  Implement engaging educational activities, while promoting the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills.

Ø  Provide learner-centered leadership, integrating technology and cooperative learning concepts.

Ø  Strategically plan, coordinate and implement lesson plans to maximize use of resources while meeting student needs.

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Career Background continued

 

 

Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY                                                                 1993-1994

Substitute Teacher

Ø  Proactively monitor student learning, develop curriculums and implement plans for improving student achievement.

Ø  Demonstrate adaptability/versatility in providing quality elementary classroom instruction across the school district.

 

Fielday School, The Bronx, NY                                                                                      1992-1993

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Ø  Engage in positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community.

Ø  Plan course content and methods of presentation; prepare outline of material.

Ø  Evaluate success of courses and review student performances.

Ø  Establish educational standards and goals, as well as relevant and effective classroom policies and procedures.

 

Additional Experience

 

Columbus Elementary School, Mount Pleasant School District, Thornwood, NY

Student Teacher

 

Grafflin Elementary School, Chappaqua School District, Chappaqua, NY

Teaching Assistant

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CPR Certified

Whiteboard Training

Special Ed Training

Deescalating Behavior Training

Spanish

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Pace Corps

Cheerleading

Softball

Mentor

PTA

School Newspaper