Miss McMenamy

My experiences thus far have helped me to develop a love for many subjects, content areas, and a range of grades and ability levels. I have had the pleasure and opportunity to immerse myself in a variety of educational settings during my experience teaching Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade over the past 2 years. Through my remarkable teaching experience over the past 2 years, I have developed exemplary relationships with my students, colleagues, administration, and the community, with an unwavering dedication and commitment to education. Teaching is more than my profession – it is my calling

Through this range of experience in varying grade levels, I have become proficient at diverse approaches to learning, ensuring that my students are challenged and supported. Aligning my lessons with the state standards, I infuse kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learning, coupled with authentic teaching, discussions, and promoting real-life connections to the curriculum. Within my planning, I differentiate and modify my instruction and assessments as needed, through scaffolds, accommodations, intervention strategies, reinforcement, and instructing in whole class, small group, and individualized learning I am committed to establishing a safe classroom environment engaging students through instruction and curriculum, by developing an authentic and genuine relationship with my students signifying that they are cared for and mutually respected. I am a firm believer that learning how to meet the needs of each student is valuable and vital in establishing a classroom that is conducive to diversified learning. Underlying in every academic lesson is the promotion of positive social behaviors, improvement of self-esteem, and the capture of a child’s imagination. By attributing praise to effort rather than ability, I celebrate all students’ academic accomplishments and milestones, motivating them to continue to work hard and reach their highest potentials.

Certifications: NYS Certification in Teaching Assistant Level 1 NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education (1-6) NYS Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education (B-2) Professional Development and Workshops: NYS Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) NYS School Violence Prevention NYS Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse NYS OCFS Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment NYS OCFS Foundations in Health and Safety NYS OCFS Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping NYS OCFS Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education Major: Early and Childhood Education Concentration: History and Psychology Molloy College; Rockville Centre, NY May 2019

As an empathetic and kindhearted educator, I demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing student achievement academically, socially, and emotionally.