Aleisha Forbes is seeking a teaching position and has extensive education and experience to qualify her for the role. She holds a Master's degree in History from City College and a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Binghamton. Forbes has worked as a 4th grade summer school teacher and as the lead classroom teacher at Toobaa Academy. She is currently a volunteer at the King Manor Museum. Forbes has excellent organizational, communication, and technology skills to support students' learning needs.

1. Aleisha A. Forbes
209-08 111th Avenue Email: aleishaforbes1@gmail.com
Queens Village, NY 11429 Phone Number: (347) 551-9000
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a teaching position where I can use my career and educational experience in order to
educate and assist students while providing accurate and detailed information in a courteous and professional
manner.
EDUCATION
The City University of New York, City College September 2012- August 2016
Masterof Arts in History (Concentration in American History)
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Dean’s List of Distinguished Students (Fall 2015)
The State University of New York, Binghamton University September 2009-August 2012
Bachelor of Arts in History & Philosophy, Politics, and Law (Double Major)
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Dean’s List of Distinguished Students (Spring 2012)
PATH TO CERTIFICATION:
 Successfully completed New York State Teacher Certification’s required workshops: Child Abuse &
Maltreatment, Violence Prevention & Intervention and SAFE SCHOOLS: Preventing School Violence
 Successfully completed the New York State Teacher Certification required exams: LAST, ATSW, and
CST-Social Studies
 Completed fingerprinting security clearance with the New York City Department of Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
4th Grade Summer School Teacher July 2016- August 2016
Catapult Learning Cambria Heights, NY
 Provides instructional services with the necessary educational expertise in reading, mathematics,
writing, and related areas
 Communicates and conferences with parents providing information on student progress.
 Ensures supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms
to other areas in the school.
 Establishes and maintains student forms and files as required by Catapult, local, state, and/or federal
agencies
 Independently creates assignments for daily journal writing for students to document experiences on
weekly field trips.
Lead Classroom Teacher Sept. 2012- January 2014
Toobaa Academy Astoria, NY
 Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students in grades 4to 12
 Instructed students in an urban learning environment with a large population of English language
learners
 Presented coursework in History, English, Math, and Science while utilizing learning technology in the
planning and delivery of lessons.
 Trained apprentice teachers and familiarized them with the Toobaa Academy philosophy of teaching
the whole child.
 Conferenced with parents on a regular basis regarding students’ progress.

2.  Evaluated students' class work, assignments, and papers.
 Prepared students for Reading and Mathematics State Examinations and History Regents Exams
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Family Programs Volunteer December 2015 to Present
King Manor Museum Jamaica, NY
 Assists in running weekend events throughout the year, including Hands-on History, a monthly program
for families with children in grades k-12 and two to three large-scale family festivals.
 Responsibilities include greeting visitors of all ages and making them feel welcome, facilitating craft
projects and other hands-on activities and answering questions about the museum and its programs.
SKILLS
 Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
 Writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills
 Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments under strict deadlines
 Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
 Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office – (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)