| An Elementary school teacher works with students and helps them learn concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, art and music. It is the teacher's job to help students apply these concepts in a real-world context. I have 9 years experience as an Elementary school teacher. I have worked in both urban and suburban settings with students that have had varying needs. I employ many learning strategies such as differentiated instruction so that I may meet the learner where their knowledge currently is. Learning styles are very important and I believe in choice of assignment when possible. |
| As an elementary math teacher, I have actively instructed students, created lesson plans, assigned and corrected homework, managed students in the classroom, communicated with parents and helped students prepare for standardized testing. As a math teacher, my job duties can vary significantly between elementary school and higher grade levels. In elementary school, the mastery of basic skills is of paramount importance. This is my primary focus as once the basic skills are mastered it becomes much easier for the student to master any new skills that are introduced. |
| As a reading teacher, I have been responsible for teaching the basics of reading and literacy awareness to young children, ranging from the proper way to hold a book to alphabet identification and correct word pronunciation. |
| Teaching students to use study skills and strategies effectively to transform these students into independent learners. I have worked as an After School Test Prep teacher. I took on this role at the same time that I taught third grade during the school day. One of my main responsibilities was teaching students test-taking/study skills that they could apply when taking the NYS ELA and Math exams. |