I am a bilingual, published English teacher with eighteen years of classroom experience in secondary education. I have worked with students in advanced-level courses for most of my career and continue to develop my skills by attending classes and workshops that new ways to grow as a reader, writer and educator. I hope to give my students an opportunity to earn college credits for mastering the curriculum in my English 101 and 102 classes.
Education and Training
Long Island University At C. W. PostBrookville, NYExpected in 01/2003 – –Bachelor of Arts:English Education - GPA:
SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYExpected in 01/2008 – –Master of Arts:Liberal Arts And Sciences - GPA:
Experience
Drug Information Association Inc - English Teacher in Grades 7-12 Kingsland, TX, 01/2003 - Current
Engage students in rigorous lessons to develop critical thinking/reading skills in a variety of courses, including 12th grade Advanced Placement English Literature, 11th grade English Regents, and 9A English.
Differentiate lessons in Integrated Advanced classes for junior and senior high school students.
Integrate technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Create and enforce clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
Challenge students with literary analysis about a diverse group of classic and contemporary writers from multicultural backgrounds.
Conduct multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills.
Prepare informative classroom interactive activities to deepen the students' understanding of literature, poetry and historical authors.
Teach essay-writing and confer with students to prepare them for college-level writing.
Integrate technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Establish and enforce clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
Select and implement interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
Lead general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
Foster an environment where respectful debates are welcome and research is required to support arguments, leading to an increase in joyful participation among my students.
Organize extra help sessions and individual conferences with students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension.
Attend professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
Customize innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
Barclays Bank - Dean Whippany, NJ, 09/2021 - Current
Promote partnerships and communications between school and home to support students' educational goals.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, students and clinicians to create an academic environment where students can thrive.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of of teachers, faculty and pupil personnel services to address the needs of the whole child.
Work with parents, teachers and students to implement consistent positive reinforcement behavior techniques at home and school.
Contribute to the assessment of student performance, behavior and social development to devise improvement strategies for struggling students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of of teachers, faculty and pupil personnel services to address the needs of the whole child.
Mediate conferences between teachers, parents and students to produce positive outcomes and resolve conflicts that have adverse affects on academic achievements.
Work with the administrative team to ensure school safety and efficient daily operations.
Elmont Memorial High School - Team Facilitator City, STATE, 09/2005 - 06/2021
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of teachers to create consistent, high standards and educational opportunities for students at different academic levels.
Organized and led parent meetings to improve academic achievement.
Created incentive programs to promote success and a positive atmosphere in and out of the classroom.
Coordinated multiple field trip opportunities for team building and extensions of classroom instruction, from Project Adventure to plays to interactive science museums.
Created the "MVP" program to build relationships between teachers and students and acknowledge student accomplishments.
Used digital media to photograph, record and edit footage throughout the year to make holiday and graduation videos celebrating the students.
Monitored student progress across multiple subject areas and arranged meetings with the student to implement strategies for improvement.
Paired junior high students with senior "Big Buddies" through a school-wide pen pal program using pseudonyms until the end of the year party when students get to meet in person.
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