Lee Markowitz
Lee Markowitz has been an English teacher and Track & Field coach at Mount Sinai High School for over fifteen years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education from St. Joseph’s College and his Master’s Degree in Education, with a concentration and Advanced Certificate in Educational Technology from SUNY Stony Brook.
He is a NYS Certified English Teacher.
Having taught standard and inclusion classes, Regents level and Advanced Placement English, Mr. Markowitz prides himself on remaining dynamic in the classroom, always willing to experiment with new techniques and strategies and always eager to learn from and collaborate with his colleagues. For the past several years, he has delved into the world of professional development, relishing the opportunity to share tried and true pedagogical approaches with other dedicated educators. He enjoys creating and conducting courses that offer useful, applicable tools for today’s teachers.
In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons at their home in Suffolk County, NY. His personal hobbies include cooking, reading, watching movies, and trying his hand at home improvements.
Feel free to explore his course offerings and contact him with any questions.
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 5 Key Strategies for Student-Centered LearningWhile there will always be a need for the occasional teacher-driven, lecture-style lesson, the student-centered structure is a must for any modern teacher. The students are the ones who have to learn and master the material and, therefore, the students are the ones who should be doing the work. Instead of sitting passively in their classrooms watching a lesson unfold before them, students should have the opportunity to be active learners, to take a hands-on approach, to have control over their own learning. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies and proven strategies that focus on crafting purposeful student-centered lessons.
Note: Applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 5 Key Strategies for Teaching a Hybrid ClassroomAdapt and Overcome. It’s the mantra of the Marines, and the life of teachers. In this new day and age, educators must be flexible, willing to change and modify their instruction to meet the needs of their students. The hybrid teaching model presents new challenges we must rise to meet. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various methods and practices aimed at making the most of a hybrid schedule and providing the best possible instruction for students.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 5 Key Strategies for Writing Letters of RecommendationAs seniors enter school in September, their hopes of a breezy year are quickly squashed by the overwhelming college application process. Among the many boxes that await checking is the need for teacher letters of recommendation. This can lead to teachers being bombarded with student requests and taunted with lingering deadlines. What do I write? What does a college want to see? Is it ever okay to say “no” to a student? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the world of college recommendation letters and examine tangible tools and effective strategies to writing efficient, purposeful letters on behalf of deserving students.
Applicable to high school teachers of any subject/level.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 6 Tiers of Questioning: Incorporating Bloom’s TaxonomyApplication: All subjects/grade levels
It isn’t until we dive into the world of teaching when we realize the true importance of effective questioning. It seems like a simple concept: Pose a question, wait for a hand to go up, call on the student, and hope the answer fulfils your expectations. There is, however, a science behind the art of questioning. Teachers must consider question types, variations in difficulty, appropriate wait time, and what to do with received responses (or lack thereof). Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the possibilities, variations, and applications of Bloom’s Taxonomy as well as the varied tactics of operative questioning. Suitable all K-12!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 7 Elements of Effective Lesson PlanningAs any educator would agree, effective planning and preparation leads to effective lessons. We all learned about lesson construction way back when in our college years, but times have changed and district/administrative goals and expectations can and will vary. What does not and has not changed is the key concept that planning is one of a teacher’s paramount responsibilities. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore seven essential elements that comprise purposeful lesson planning. This course is applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 An Easy Website: Creating and Maintaining Your Online ClassroomIn this day and age of technology, social media, and mobile devices in the hands of virtually everyone, it is important for educators to keep up. Teachers often shy away from having their own web pages because of cost, complex computer jargon, and time constraints. Teachers enrolled in this course will set aside their fears and enter the surprisingly user-friendly and FREE world of website creation. They will have the opportunity to create their own classroom websites, learn how to easily maintain and update them, and explore the educational possibilities that come along with spreading a classroom beyond its conventional four walls.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Bringing Characters to Life: Creative Projects for the Modern English ClassroomIt’s difficult – if not sometimes impossible – to motivate students to open their minds to literature. If the students found a way to relate to characters on a realistic level, they would be more willing to read and engage in class discussions. They could feel more ownership of the literature. Middle and high school English teachers enrolled in this course will explore creative ways to bring some of the most famous literary characters into the 21st century classroom.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Challenging the Gifted StudentThe squeaky wheel gets the oil, right? The student who struggles, who asks a thousand questions in a week, who attends extra help, who needs your extra attention, usually gets it. It’s in our nature, as educators, to do whatever we can to help those students who need it most. And sometimes we take for granted the strong student, assuming he/she is moving along swimmingly and needs little, if any, attention or motivation. One of the many challenges a teacher faces is trying to reach every student and ensure each receives equal focus. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various methods for not only reaching the gifted, intrinsically motivated student, but pushing that student to be even better. Application: All subjects/grade levels
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Character EducationReading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Yes, these are often the focal points of our lessons. With that having been said, we must consider that there is more to what we do. Our students – regardless of age or grade level – enter our classrooms in September and leave in June. During that span, there is noticeable maturation, emotional growth, and cognitive development. Our role is vital, and Character Education is crucial. Yes, our students are measured by tests and numbers, but helping them grow to be well-adjusted, respectable members of society is essential. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies that focus on helping our students develop pride, integrity, and character.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Classroom ClimatesSome teachers are quite strict, allowing for no room for misconduct. Others are more relaxed and permit behaviors other teachers might consider disruptive. Perhaps finding an effective balance is the key. Students enrolled in this course will examine various classroom settings and ultimately create a classroom climate that is conducive to learning.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |