Marissa Marks
File Number: 0907408
113 Byrne Ave Staten Island, NY 10314 • 917-734-7126 • marissajmarks@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Wagner College Staten Island, NY May 2018
Master in Science in Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities 1-6 GPA: 3.9
Member of Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education
Pace University New York, NY GPA: 3.7 May 2012
Master of Science: Publishing
Wagner College Staten Island, NY May 2010
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature GPA: 3.9
Graduated Magna Cum Laude • Member of Sigma Tau Delta: International English Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS
• New York State Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
• New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
• New York City Department of Education Substitute Teaching license
• CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator) and First Aid certified: infant, child, and adult
EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher August 2018-Present
New World Preparatory Charter School Staten Island, NY
• Working in an Integrated Co-Teaching setting to plan, create, and execute best instructional practices for general education, special education, and inclusion students
•Collaborating with colleagues (pedagogues, coaches, and school assessment team) to develop lesson plans and quality Individualized Education Plans.
•Preparing for and predicting obstacles and next steps for students in order to adapt lessons appropriately and provide students with strategies to use to self-monitor and assess themselves.
•Using the Marzano taxonomy and LSI practices to differentiate lesson plans and the CCLS for students who are struggling and have IEPs.
•Leading after-school ELA All Stars test preparation and Saturday Support Program for students in need of extra assistance, and Spring Break Skills Readiness program for math and NYSESLAT test preparation.
Per Diem Teacher (RO10, RO13, RO16, RO19, RO26, RO59, RO78) March 2017-Present
New York City Department of Education Staten Island, NY
• Execute normal classroom routines and teaching, in general education, special education, and inclusion classrooms, provided by the regular classroom teacher
• Chaperoned field trips to the Staten Island Museum, St. George Theater, and Brielle Nursing Home
• Provided coverage for a month-long leave of absence in a kindergarten ICT setting
Student Teacher for Grade 1 (RO13) January 2018-May 2018
New York City Department of Education Staten Island, NY
• Designed and implemented whole class and small group reading, writing, and math lessons; developed a unit of study on story elements of fiction texts.
• Worked with small groups during Learn to Read to improve students’ reading abilities.
After-School Counselor at PS 19 and PS 35 May 2017-Present
YMCA After-School Program Staten Island, NY
• Work with students ages 7-11 in a small group to enhance their academic, social, and life skills
• Develop age appropriate interdisciplinary unit plans, lessons, and activities tailored to the skills of individual students.
• Create procedures for classroom and behavior management
• Communicate with parents about students’ progress and behavior
Summer Camp Counselor Broadway YMCA and PS 19 July 2017- August 2017/ August 2018-Present
YMCA Summer Camp Staten Island, NY
• Worked with students ages 7-14 in large and small group settings during a 8-week and 7-week camps
• Supervised art, gym, outdoor excursions, swimming, and other activities
• Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans
Production Editor February 2016- August 2016
Managing Editorial Assistant—Reprints October 2013- February 2016
Simon & Schuster New York, NY
• Manage production schedules for approximately 120 new titles per year on the Saga Press, Simon Spotlight, and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers publishing lists
• Work closely with different departments to complete all projects in a timely fashion
• Responsible for copyediting and proofreading new titles, as well as hiring freelance copyeditors and proofreaders
Professional Development
Staten Island Reading Associate Symposium • Cultural Identity for Teacher and Student: Classroom and Literacy Connections •
Using Formative Assessment Strategies to Accelerate Achievement for ENL Students • The Writing Revolution • Building Fluency in Struggling Readers: Achieving the Pace, Accuracy and Prosody that Leads to Successful Comprehension of Text • Differentiated Instruction: Reach Every Student • SolvED • Ignite Core Instruction
Volunteer Work
Tunnel to Towers Foundation • Staten Island Creative Community • Pajama Program
Skills, and Interests
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint • Proofreading and Copyediting • Specialty in children’s literature • Creative writing enthusiast
File Number: 0907408
113 Byrne Ave Staten Island, NY 10314 • 917-734-7126 • marissajmarks@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Wagner College Staten Island, NY May 2018
Master in Science in Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities 1-6 GPA: 3.9
Member of Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education
Pace University New York, NY GPA: 3.7 May 2012
Master of Science: Publishing
Wagner College Staten Island, NY May 2010
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature GPA: 3.9
Graduated Magna Cum Laude • Member of Sigma Tau Delta: International English Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS
• New York State Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
• New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
• New York City Department of Education Substitute Teaching license
• CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator) and First Aid certified: infant, child, and adult
EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher August 2018-Present
New World Preparatory Charter School Staten Island, NY
• Working in an Integrated Co-Teaching setting to plan, create, and execute best instructional practices for general education, special education, and inclusion students
•Collaborating with colleagues (pedagogues, coaches, and school assessment team) to develop lesson plans and quality Individualized Education Plans.
•Preparing for and predicting obstacles and next steps for students in order to adapt lessons appropriately and provide students with strategies to use to self-monitor and assess themselves.
•Using the Marzano taxonomy and LSI practices to differentiate lesson plans and the CCLS for students who are struggling and have IEPs.
•Leading after-school ELA All Stars test preparation and Saturday Support Program for students in need of extra assistance, and Spring Break Skills Readiness program for math and NYSESLAT test preparation.
Per Diem Teacher (RO10, RO13, RO16, RO19, RO26, RO59, RO78) March 2017-Present
New York City Department of Education Staten Island, NY
• Execute normal classroom routines and teaching, in general education, special education, and inclusion classrooms, provided by the regular classroom teacher
• Chaperoned field trips to the Staten Island Museum, St. George Theater, and Brielle Nursing Home
• Provided coverage for a month-long leave of absence in a kindergarten ICT setting
Student Teacher for Grade 1 (RO13) January 2018-May 2018
New York City Department of Education Staten Island, NY
• Designed and implemented whole class and small group reading, writing, and math lessons; developed a unit of study on story elements of fiction texts.
• Worked with small groups during Learn to Read to improve students’ reading abilities.
After-School Counselor at PS 19 and PS 35 May 2017-Present
YMCA After-School Program Staten Island, NY
• Work with students ages 7-11 in a small group to enhance their academic, social, and life skills
• Develop age appropriate interdisciplinary unit plans, lessons, and activities tailored to the skills of individual students.
• Create procedures for classroom and behavior management
• Communicate with parents about students’ progress and behavior
Summer Camp Counselor Broadway YMCA and PS 19 July 2017- August 2017/ August 2018-Present
YMCA Summer Camp Staten Island, NY
• Worked with students ages 7-14 in large and small group settings during a 8-week and 7-week camps
• Supervised art, gym, outdoor excursions, swimming, and other activities
• Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans
Production Editor February 2016- August 2016
Managing Editorial Assistant—Reprints October 2013- February 2016
Simon & Schuster New York, NY
• Manage production schedules for approximately 120 new titles per year on the Saga Press, Simon Spotlight, and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers publishing lists
• Work closely with different departments to complete all projects in a timely fashion
• Responsible for copyediting and proofreading new titles, as well as hiring freelance copyeditors and proofreaders
Professional Development
Staten Island Reading Associate Symposium • Cultural Identity for Teacher and Student: Classroom and Literacy Connections •
Using Formative Assessment Strategies to Accelerate Achievement for ENL Students • The Writing Revolution • Building Fluency in Struggling Readers: Achieving the Pace, Accuracy and Prosody that Leads to Successful Comprehension of Text • Differentiated Instruction: Reach Every Student • SolvED • Ignite Core Instruction
Volunteer Work
Tunnel to Towers Foundation • Staten Island Creative Community • Pajama Program
Skills, and Interests
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint • Proofreading and Copyediting • Specialty in children’s literature • Creative writing enthusiast