1. Simone Baitey
12 Milton Place
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Phone 973-223-7633
Email sbaitey@njcu.edu
https://sites.google.com/site/sbaiteyportfolio/
Certifications  Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3, Certificate of Eligibility
 Teacher of Kindergarten through Grade 6, Certificate of Eligibility/Provisional License
 Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Certificate of Eligibility
 Teacher of English as a Second Language, Certificate of Eligibility
Special
Qualifications
 Think Central’s Journeys, GoMath and Science Fusion On-line Curriculum
 Preschool Implementation of The Creative Curriculum Training, Teaching Strategies (2006)
 Infant/Toddler Montessori Training, Association Montessori Internationale (1996)
 National Association for the Education of Young Children, Member and Validator (since 1994)
 The Creative Curriculum, Certified Supervisor/Trainer (since 1994)
 Key Experiences/ High Scope Training (1991)
 Coursework in Child Development, Child Advocacy, Multicultural Education, Foundations of
Education, Educational Psychology, Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, Sociology of
the Family, Education and Sociology, Social Problems, Multiculturalism and the Urban
Experience, Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, Classroom Management, Curriculum and
Methods, Learning and Motivation, Educational Assessment, Reading & the School Curriculum
Teaching
Experience
Jersey City Global Charter School Jersey City, NJ
4
th
Grade Teacher & 3/4 Grade Basic Skills Teacher/Interventionist
2015 - 2016
 Taught ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies to 22 4
th
graders using Journeys, GoMath,
Science Fusion; demonstrated highest gains in MAPS scores in the school from Fall to Winter
 Implemented Readers & Writers Workshop, Morningside Math, Google Classroom & Padlet
 Taught foundational ELA and Math skills using SIOP strategies and blended learning in large
and small group instruction and guided reading lessons
 Recognized by my Mentor Teacher for flexibility and innovation in design and development of
new Basic Skills/Title I program for five 3
rd
and two 4
th
grade classes, 27 low performing students
Morris School District Morristown, NJ 2009 - 2015
Substitute Teacher
 Provided instruction in special, resource, ELL, special education and general education
classrooms, preschool through high school
 Implemented Everyday Math, Morningside Math, Words Their Way, small group instruction,
centers, guided reading, literature circles, social studies, science, music and art curricula
 Preferred Substitute for Resource Teacher, 2-4 Grade Teachers, CABAS K - 4
th
Grade classes
 Long-term K-2 CABAS, K-2 Physical Education, and 12
th
grade Special Ed assignments
 Developed lesson plans and activities, differentiated instruction, executed IEPs, recorded data,
implemented CABAS assessment and instructional strategies in all subjects, completed all tasks
assigned, organized school-wide field day and grade picnics, graded students
Little Lights Learning Academy Morristown, NJ 2006 - 2008
Head Teacher/Executive Director/KinderPrep Teacher
 Taught KinderPrep (Pre-K) class using The Creative Curriculum and Gospel Light frameworks
 Re-wrote curriculum to demonstrate highly positive student outcomes in school-readiness skills,
literacy skills, homework management, and Christian growth
 Hired, and trained teachers in all Toddlers, Preschool, KinderPrep and Extended Day classes
 Reorganized administration and staff development to align with NAEYC and ACSI criteria
 Improved programming and marketing strategies; increased enrollment by 300% and introduced
Toddler, Extended Day and YES Summer Camp programs; reduced funding deficit by 45%
United Children’s Preschool New Brunswick, NJ 1999 - 2001
Head Teacher/Director/Kindergarten Teacher
 Taught Kindergarten class
 Wrote and reviewed lesson plans and child assessments. Created study calendar and
Developmental Skills Checklists based on State and District requirements
 Oversaw Abbott district public-funded preschool serving 100 children in two 3-year-old

2. preschool, two 4-year-old Pre-K, and two Kindergarten classes and a staff of 18
 Trained, mentored and monitored staff in implementing The Creative Curriculum and the
District’s goals with high integrity.
St. Mark Children’s Center Atlanta, GA 1992 - 1994
Head Teacher/Assistant Director/ Interim Director
 Taught 2-year old class
 Director in charge of curriculum, earning NAEYC Accreditation within nine months
 Improved administrative procedures and parent relations. Prepared Center’s newsletter
Administration
Experience
YMCA E. Peterson CDC at the U.S. Dept. of Labor Washington, DC 2004 - 2006
Head Teacher/Senior Program Director
 Managed 25 staff, 12 infant to school-age classrooms and 150 students at the first federal child
care center and the nation’s model for employee-government collaboration in child care
 Lead curriculum planning, and professional development in leadership and curriculum and
instruction resulting in increased integrity to DAP and curriculum implementation
 Realigned policies and procedures with “best practices” to earn NAEYC re-Accreditation
 Improved programming, public relations and marketing strategies. Increased preschool
enrollment by 9% and summer camp enrollment by 80%. Increased revenue by $97,000 (8%)
 Managed Board, Agency, District of Columbia and GSA relations to foster greater support in staff
development and retention
South Dekalb YMCA Snapfinger Academy Decatur, GA 2003 - 2004
Head Teacher/Preschool Director
 Managed program improvements of the largest state funded Pre-K site in the State of Georgia
(10 classes) and seven early child care and education classes serving a total of 294 children
 Instituted and developed Unit Leads to assist in mentoring, reviewing lesson plans; improved
standards compliance; and increase student outcomes
 Developed regular communication and promotional materials for both branch Academies
 Oversaw financials of $2 million annual budget; co-authored two grants and sought
collaborations within the community
YWCA of Northwest Georgia Marietta, GA 2002 - 2003
Head Teacher/Child Development Program Director
 Multi-site senior manager for three centers serving: homeless shelter and community children,
public housing residents and, teen parents and their children
 Completed self-study in six months to earn NAEYC Accreditation at two sites
 Wrote and was awarded program’s GCCA and CSBG, Georgia Pre-K ($800,000) grant
South Brunswick Family YMCA CDC Monmouth Junction, NJ 2001 - 2002
Child Development Program Director
 Pioneering director for new YMCA center serving 100 children ages 0 to 5 years and 25 staff
 Set up all classroom environments; created study calendar for integrated curriculum; trained and
coached teachers in implementation of The Creative Curriculum with high integrity
 Aligned all practices and procedures with NAEYC criteria
Education 2016 New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ
Phase I & 2, New Jersey Pathways to Teaching (15 graduate credits)
2015 Drew Theological School Madison, NJ
Master of Divinity, Concentration: Pastoral Theology
2002 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ
B.A. Sociology, Concentration: Child and Family Development
1991 Essex County College Newark, NJ
A.A. Humanities/Liberal Arts, Concentration: English