ElenaStirbei Resume Education June 2016v2

ElenaStirbei Resume Education June 2016v2

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  Page 1 of2 ELENA STIRBEI Phone: cell (917) 873-5148/ home (212) 831-9098 | Email: [email protected] OBJECTIVE Experienced, dedicated, and licensed high school biology teacher highly interested in teaching high school students. Eager to take initiative and leadership roles to grow as a professional, I am a teacher researcher qualified to help students achieve their highest potential. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS New York State Professional Certification, Biology Secondary Education, Grades 7-12 Masters of Arts in Teaching Biology Secondary Education, Brooklyn College, CUNY, June 2014 Certificate in Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative for RCR for Social and Behavioral Studies for Students and Postdoctoral Students, 2014 Masters of Arts in Biological Sciences, Hunter College, CUNY, June 2013 Smart Board Certification, Teq Professional Development Program, 2011 Advanced Placement Biology Certification, Fordham University, 2009 Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and Education, Minors – French and Biology Secondary Education, June 2005 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Stephen A. Halsey JHS, New York City Department of Education Queens, NY Living Environment- Biology Teacher September 2014-September 2016 ! Designed and delivered instruction and implemented the Common Core Learning Standards in science to honors students and beginner English Language Learners ! Strategically differentiated instruction and used instructional practices so that all students were involved and interested in order to reach their learning potential ! Presented and modeled concepts, skills and strategies allowing students to be ready to further investigate scientific concepts and apply their knowledge while working collaboratively in groups ! Facilitated student centered discussions providing students with opportunities to display and explain concepts, skills and strategies, challenge and question each other’s findings ! Guided student group work and tasks using different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy questioning techniques ! Monitored and tracked student progress and learning based on student conferences, and other formal and informal assessments and data analysis Brooklyn College, CUNY Brooklyn, NY Adjunct Professor/Lecturer June 2014-2016 ! Taught content biology course to teaching fellows enrolled in the Teaching Biology masters program for secondary education ! Prepared teaching fellows for the CST (content specialty test) in biology towards Initial Certification ! Prepared teaching fellows to be familiar with, follow, and create engaging lessons based on the New York State living environment curriculum and the CCLS New York City Department of Education New York, NY Organizational Team Leader June 2013-present ! Ensured all Regents Examinations in Living Environment were scored ! Trained scorers, provided support and resolved unclear items and ensured common consensus ! Monitored and maintained scoring rates needed for timely completion Richard R Green High School of Teaching, New York City Department of Education New York, NY Biology Lead Teacher & Content Team Leader September 2005-September 2013 ! Taught high school Regents Biology/Living Environment and Advanced Placement Biology classes ! Promoted and implemented science literacy within daily classroom instruction ! Developed Regents Biology curriculum to integrate science literacy and Common Core Learning Standards ! Developed curriculum maps and units of study to meet the Common Core Standards for the Regents Biology
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  Page 2 of2 ! Developed AP Biology curriculum qualifying for the College Board’s approval ! Managed and coordinated department meetings to develop and implement changes in curriculum or conduct student data analysis involving common core standards and college readiness ! Used differentiated instruction and various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and needs ! Worked within committees to create and implement common core standards and interdisciplinary strategies ! Received professional development training by attending workshops focused on differentiation, literacy, student inquiry, content area activities, incorporating technology, common core and state standards into daily lessons ! Participated in professional development teams to develop and implement best literacy strategies to enable students to become strong independent readers, deep thinkers, and better writers ! Mentored peers and first year teachers to be efficient educators, to common plan units within the curriculum, create valid unit assessments, and share best teaching practices to meet the high school and state evaluations standards SKILLS ! Content knowledgeable, experienced in instructional practices and pedagogy by implementing science literacy, differentiation and Common Core Learning Standards within Regents Biology and Advanced Placement Biology ! Dedicated, diligent, efficient, and articulate, with outstanding oral and written communication skills ! Designed instruction and monitored student learning based on data analysis ! Established a positive and nurturing culture of learning, managed classroom procedures and behaviors ! Demonstrated flexibility and team-player skills to support school achievement and after-school programs ! Ability to think critically and implement problem solving skills to design and deliver cohesive instruction and create valid, curriculum-based assessments ! Excellent communication, writing, editing, technology, and presentation skills ! Ability to study different curricula and do the intellectual work needed to deliver instruction at a high level ! Took the role of teacher researcher in the classroom to inform instruction and reflect on teaching practices ! Participated in professional development workshops, conferences, and formal and informal educational enrichment activities to enhance teacher practice and results AWARDS AND HONORS NOYCE Scholar Teacher Academy at Brooklyn College National Foundation Program Science Program Biology Team Instructional Leader and Coach ADDITIONAL SKILLS Curriculum design and development, Content literacy, CCSS instructor, New teacher training, Classroom management techniques, Rigorous lesson planning, Professional learning communities, Public speaking, Organization and management of various school projects and exams’ administration, Educational leader, Student data analysis leader, Differentiated instruction mentor, SMART instructional technology, Writing and editing coach, Biology tutoring coach, Technology specialist, Modeling lab activities and conducting research projects in various high-school levels classrooms PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS National Science Teacher Association USER-S Urban Science Education Research Seminar Graduate Center, CUNY RESEARCH INTERESTS Role of mindfulness, teenagers’ motivation, and emotions in teaching and learning Science literacy, research projects, and argumentative writing in biology *References available upon request*