Kevin C.

About Kevin C.

Passionate educator who strives to create a classroom of mutual respect.

Experience

1. Kindergarten Teacher

   NYC Public Schools

   Jan 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Teach general education kindergarten students.• Modify instruction and distribution of materials for remote teaching.• Facilitate synchronous and asynchronous remote learning using Google Classroom and Zoom.• Plan and develop kindergarten curriculum that is rigorous, yet developmentally appropriate.• Integrate NYC Social Studies Passport, enVision Math, Guiding Kinders, Core Knowledge, Guiding Readers Book Study, FUNdations, Writing Through the Year, Recipe for Reading, Reading Strategies, and Teacher\'s College Reading and Writing Project curriculums into daily lesson plans.• Create a child-centered, print-rich environment to encourage learning through exploration and play.• Align curriculum with Common Core State Standards (CCSS).• Design digital, interactive lessons using SMART Notebook and PowerPoint; incorporate Dreambox, iReady, Starfall, and RAZ-Kids websites to support ongoing learning.• Assess students\' learning to determine mastery of subject matter, response to intervention (RtI), and next steps in curriculum planning.• Utilize the NYC Measure of Student Learning (MOSL) to assess mathematics progress, EasyCBM to measure phonemic awareness, and Teacher\'s College running records to measure reading levels.• Differentiate lessons and activities to meet children at their unique level on the learning spectrum and English language development.• Ensure that all goals are met and related-services are provided for students with IEPs (Individual Educational Plan).• Plan and facilitate American Sign Language enrichment club for kindergarten through third grade students.• Mentor student teachers from City University of New York colleges as cooperating teacher.• Liaison with university staff and school administration as Student Teacher Coordinator.• Facilitated “Responsive Classroom” Book Club for teachers as Professional Development.• Maintain “Effective” rating within Teacher Development and Evaluation System.

Education

• Hunter College

  Master of Science in Educadtion (MSEd)

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• New York University

  Master of Arts (MA)

Skills

• Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Education
• Elementary Education
• Curriculum Development
• Dance
• Theatre
• Community Outreach
• Assessment
• Management
• Curriculum Design
• Classroom
• Educational Leadership
• Kindergarten
• Lesson Planning