Carol P. Joseph

225 South 1st Avenue Ebun1970@gmail.comMount Vernon, New York 10550 Cell: (347) 556-5393

PROFILE

Dedicated and enthusiastic educator who believes that all children are capable of learning by creating a supportive and inviting environment while infusing culturally responsive teaching methods.

Effectively analyze data, facilitate meetings and professional development workshop for colleagues. Able to establish and maintain a good rapport with students, colleagues and parents based on effective

communication skills.

EDUCATION

Bank Street College, New York, NY 2011Master of Science - School Leadership/Administration

The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY 2003Master of Science - Early and Elementary Education

John Jay College, New York, NY 1993 Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSSchool Building Leader

New York State Permanent Certification Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Grade

EXPERIENCE

New York City Department of Education, The Wilton School Public School 30 10/2015 - Present3rd Grade Teacher

Collaborate with third grade teachers to develop and create lessons in all academic areas. Implement and differentiate lessons using the ReadyGen curriculum and Go Math curriculum. Use formative and summative assessment to plan for all learners. Increased students’ reading levels by using guided reading and conferring with students. Create a positive classroom environment for learning using PBIS. Proctor standardized tests in ELA and Math. Participate in ELA and Math scoring for third through eighth grade. Taught Saturday Academy and afterschool test prep to support students in ELA and math.

New York City Department of Education, The Wilton School Public School 30 9/2014 – 10/2015Social Studies Cluster/Coach

Facilitated Professional Development on the New York State K-8 Social Studies Framework and New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence with colleagues.

Coached teachers on implementing the New York State Social Studies Framework K-8 and New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence.

Planned and implemented instruction for kindergarten through fifth grade based on the K-8 New York State Social Studies Framework and K-8 New York City Social Studies Scope and Sequence.

Used Formative Assessments as checks for understanding. Created summative assessments based on Key Ideas in the New York State Social Studies Framework K-8 and

New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence.

Created unit plans and lesson plans based on the New York State K-8 Social Studies Framework and New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence.

Participate in school-wide initiatives that build community amongst colleagues in the form of focus groups, inter-visitations, and research-based book studies to further enhance my knowledge about the craft of teaching.

Establish and maintain a growth mindset towards students and parents by utilizing best practices to sustain school/home connections for the purposes of increasing student engagement

Facilitate weekly team meetings and coordinate monthly professional development workshops based on analyzed data from ongoing vertical planning sessions.

Served as a resource to teachers and staff as PBIS internal coach. Used Understanding by Design Framework to create curriculum units.

New York City Department of Education, The Wilton School Public School 30 9/2008 – 6/20143rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teacher

Developed and implemented lessons for all academic areas. Taught lessons using the Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Workshop model. Implemented Everyday Math lessons. Used formative and summative assessments to guide and adjust lessons. Conferred with students about their academic strengths and goals. Increased student’s reading levels by one to three levels by using a balanced literacy approach.

New York City Department of Education, Middle School 203 6/2011 – 8/2011Administrative Intern

Created classes for mandated students Observed teachers and provided feedback Assisted teachers in creating lessons plans, and modeled lesson plans as needed Served as the testing coordinator Created testing schedule for teachers/students Ensured teachers followed testing modifications and maintain confidentiality

New York City Department of Education, The Wilton School Public School 30 9/2006 – 6/2008Second Grade Teacher

Implemented and integrated curriculum in all academic subjects to increase the quality of student learning. Effectively taught the Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Workshop Model Implemented Everyday Math lessons. Used formative and summative assessments to guide and adjust lessons. Created a positive classroom environment by using effective routines Increased student’s reading levels by one to three levels by using a balanced literacy approach.

Orange County Public Schools, Hiawassee Elementary School 8/2004 – 12/2005Kindergarten Teacher

Planned and implemented lessons in all academic areas to increase student learning. Maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning by establishing effective routines. Assessed and documented student progress. Effectively interacted with administrators, colleagues, students and parents. Participated on curriculum planning team for math, science, reading and writing. Implemented Voyager Passport Reading Program as intervention for struggling readers.

References furnished upon request