Objective:

To pursue a career in Educational Leadership

Certification:                       

New York State (N-6), 1996

NYC License Teacher of Common Branch Subjects, 1995

Education:                 

MS in Multicultural Education, Iona College, 1995

BA in Early Childhood Education, SUNY Old Westbury, 1991         

Teaching Experience:           

Dean of Middle School, RKA 141, Riverdale, NY, 2006–Present

• Lead and co-lead girls and boys groups weekly. Topics include social skills, academic issues, bullying, sexual harassment, behavioral issues, character development and transition into high school
• Supervise 200 students in the cafeteria
• Working collaboratively with administrative staff on ongoing basis to discuss school policies regarding discipline and school events
• Administrating a school wide program for positive behavior
• Meet with parents on a regular basis.  Meetings include such topics as students academic performance, disciplinary problems and advice on raising teenagers
• Participate in weekly school leadership meeting to collaborate on school-wide initiatives, school mentoring programs and progress reports
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations and academic contests
• Supervise extracurricular activities such as dances, movies, and trips

Teacher of History, Grade 6, RKA 141, Riverdale, NY, 2006 – 2007

• Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons for a heterogeneous group of students
• Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons that met the learning needs and abilities of all students
• Administered standardized achievement tests and analyzed results to determine student strengths and areas of need
• Developed consistent and positive lines of communication with parents using e-mail, telephone and interim repor

Tutoring, 2003 – 2006

• Worked with students in small groups of 3 to 4 to help develop their basic reading and writing skills
• Worked effectively with students with diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds

Childcare Leave, 1996 – 2003

Teacher of Literacy & Science, (Grade 6^th – 8^th), MS 115, Bronx, NY, 1992-1996

• Designed and implemented curriculum structured to meet diverse needs of students
• Established a variety of teaching strategies that included group work, directed lessons and numerous hands-on activities
• Successfully orchestrated team teaching in science and literacy
• Planned numerous extracurricular activities, including school newspaper, book club and arts and craft

Additional Experience:

Assistant Director, Camp Kiwi, Mahopac, NY 2005 – Present

• Train staff in camp program and procedures, safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Supervise head counselors, provide guidance, support and evaluate them throughout the summer
• Plan and draft schedules to organize daily activities
• Draft marketing programs to promote camp center, facilities and activities
• Assist in camp budgeting
• Respond to and resolve parent inquiries and concerns