Hello! I'm Ms. Kopitov
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I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic educator with a deep passion for developing critical thinking skills, fostering intellectual curiosity, and encouraging a lifelong love of learning in students! I believe in creating an engaging and meaningful learning environment where students feel supported, valued, and challenged. I am proficient in developing and delivering innovative and creative instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
Relevant Work Experience
Leave Replacement
Ossining Union Free School District | Ossining, NY
APR 2026 -JUN 2026
I planned and implemented lessons aligned with NYS Next Generation Learning Standards and school curriculum, including ARC Core, Studies Weekly, Math in Focus 2020, and Science 21, while collaborating with the cooperating teacher to ensure alignment across all subjects. I applied culturally responsive pedagogy and diverse texts to reflect students' backgrounds, and delivered explicit, systematic phonics instruction using the ARC Phonics program to support foundational literacy development. I built and maintained positive relationships with students and staff, and actively participated in district and school-wide professional development.
Substitute Teacher
Ossining Union Free School District | Ossining, NY
JAN 2026 -PRESENT
I manage general education and ICT classrooms for 2nd and 5th grades, implemented lesson plans, maintain classroom routines and behavior, and ensured continuity of instruction in the regular teacher’s absence.
Educational Experience
Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry, New York
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
SEP 2022-MAY 2024
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Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry, New York
Master of Science in Childhood General Education 1-6
AUG 2024-MAY 2026
Student Teaching
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Roosevelt Elementary School | Ossining, NY
(5th Grade Departmentalized ICT ELA/Social Studies Classroom)
MAR 2026 - MAY 2026
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Brookside Elementary School | Ossining, NY | Student Teacher
(2nd Grade General Education)
JAN 2026 - MAR 2026
I planned and implemented standards-aligned lessons for general, special education, and ELL students using culturally responsive texts and ARC Core/Studies Weekly curriculum. I collaborated closely with general and special education colleagues to design lessons, modify materials, and implement IEP accommodations. I collected and analyzed assessment data for IEP progress monitoring, observed IEP meetings to inform goal setting and service planning, and built strong relationships with students and staff while actively participating in district- and school-wide professional development.
​I planned and implemented NYS Next Generation Standards–aligned lessons for general education using ARC Core, Studies Weekly, Math in Focus 2020, and Science 21. I collaborated with my cooperating teacher to design aligned lessons and activities, applied culturally responsive pedagogy and diverse texts to reflect students’ backgrounds, and built positive relationships with students and staff while actively participating in district- and school-wide professional development.
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Here are some examples of the interactive and engaging science experiments I taught during my time at Brookside Elementary!
The experiment shown first and last picture was on the topic of erosion, while the middle picture was an experiment about observable changes.
