MONIKA SAFULAK

322 Byrd Street, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757

| (631) 375-1902 | monikasafulak@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

Professional, dedicated and caring TESOL teacher, who experienced firsthand the challenges that come
with not knowing the English language and American culture, wants to help other English Language
Learners become successful members of society.

HIGHLIGHTS

NYS Certified TESOL Teacher.

Bilingual in Polish and English.
Knowledgeable in NYSITELL, NYSESLAT
and the new CR Part 154 Regulations.
Advocates for ESL students during IST and
CSE meetings.
Creatively and efficiently uses technology such
as: Smart/Mimio Board, E-board, Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Google Apps,
Windows/Mac OSX & iPods to enhance lessons
and comprehension for ELLs.
Experienced in designing cross-curricular
lessons using sheltered instruction/SIOP model
to support academic language acquisition.

Scaffolds instruction to make Common Core

material accessible to ELLs.
Collaboratively works with other teachers and
parents to meet the needs of students and to
promote the philosophy of the school.
Uses data from formative and summative
assessments to evaluate effectiveness of
instruction.
Maintains classroom management by
providing sufficient praise and positive
reinforcement.
Works towards Masters Degree and dual
certification in Childhood & Special
Education.

EXPERIENCE
ESL Leave Replacement Teacher at Elmont School District
02/2015-06/2015
Implements and modifies Common Core programs, such as, ReadyGen and Words Their Way to promote academic
vocabulary acquisition, literacy skills, reading comprehension and phonics to 19 ELL students with varied learning abilities in
grades K-3. Breaks down large learning tasks into meaningful and manageable learning segments. Administered and prepared
the students for the NYSESLAT, ELA and Math New York State tests. Scored NYSESLAT. Provides morning tutorials.
Screens pre-kindergarten students.
ESL Leave Replacement Teacher at Rocky Point School District
09/2014-01/2015
Taught engaging Wilson Fundations, Leveled Literacy Intervention and GoMath! lessons that consisted of literacy strategies,
vocabulary instruction, phonics and phonemic awareness to 17 students at a beginner-intermediate proficiency in grades K-1.
Provided extra help in the morning. Communicated with parents and other teachers on consistent basis to support learning
outside of the ESL classroom.
Permanent Substitute Teacher at Lindenhurst School District
05/2014-09/2014
Filled in for teacher across various subject areas and grade levels. Taught NYS Modules. Closely adhered to lesson plans and
kept students motivated, engaged and focused. Maintained positive and safe classroom environment. Translated for polish
speaking parents and students in grades K-5.
ESL Teaching Assistant at Harborfields Central School District
03/2014-05/2014
Assisted in an ESL class consisting of 20 ELL students of various abilities in grades K-2. Implemented instructional activities
for individual students or groups to reinforce learning concepts or to catch up students on missed work. Pushed-into three
general education classroom & collaboratively worked with other teachers to support ELLs in their academics. Administered
class tests, STAR & assisted with NYSESLAT.
Student Teacher at Sachem Central School District & Harborfields Central School District
09/2013-02/2014
Executed SIOP lessons promote content and language acquisition. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each
individual ELL student, including those with IEPs, using teaching strategies such as; cooperative learning, guided reading,
creating multi-level tasks and graphic organizers.

EDUCATION

Master of Childhood and Special Education

Touro College, Bayshore, NY
Bachelor of Linguistics with TESOL Initial Certificate
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
GPA: 3.26/4.00 | Deans list Spring 2013

Expected May, 2016

December, 2013