Lee Markowitz
Lee Markowitz has been an English teacher and Track & Field coach at Mount Sinai High School for twenty 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 playing golf, cooking, reading, watching movies, and coaching his sons’ little league baseball teams.
Feel free to explore his course offerings and contact him with any questions.
Check out my course offerings:
Filters Sort results
Reset Apply
Courses |
|---|
 0-60 Google Chrome Extensions for Struggling LearnersWhat are Google Chrome Extensions? How can we add and manage them? What are some of the most effective, beneficial extensions we can use in our classrooms? How can we use these tools to help our students, particularly those who need a little extra assistance? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the many options and benefits of using them.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. $250.00$280.00 |
| 0-60 in Google Docs: The Benefits are Endless Google Docs: A word processor that provides a user-friendly, web-based interface designed for seamless integration into the classroom. A useful tool for teachers and students, Google Docs offers a modern, yet accessible approach to creating and submitting assignments and assessments. Teachers enrolled in this course will be introduced to Google Docs and be taken through its features and applications one step at a time.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels $250.00$280.00 |
| 0-60 in Google Slides: Utilizing Google Slides in 5 Easy Steps Google Slides provides a user-friendly interface that seamlessly integrates into the classroom. Not only is it a useful tool for teaching, it also gives students a creative means of organizing and presenting their projects, both individually and collaboratively. Teachers enrolled in this course will be introduced to Google Slides and be taken through its features and applications one step at a time.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. $250.00$280.00 |
| 0-60 in Google Tools: Across the Content Google’s educational workspace offers a variety of applications for teachers and students. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. We will learn how we can best use these tools to provide the optimal learning experience for our students and make the most of our physical and remote classrooms.
Teachers will need a gmail account in order to access the tools discussed in this course.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. $250.00$280.00 |
 2 Pillars of Planning: Objective and ClosureCourse #L950
Course Description: Where do we start? How do we end? The beginning and the end of any lesson must be carefully considered when constructing lesson plans. What is the purpose of a measurable objective? Why must a closure clearly connect to the objective? These are key questions that must be regularly addressed, and doing so can be frustrating. Teachers enrolled in this course will focus on understanding and crafting purposeful objectives and operative closures, both as a means of facilitating effective lesson planning. This course is applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) $250.00$280.00 |
 5 Key Strategies for Acceptance and Tolerance in the ClassroomCourse Description: As educators, it is vital to check some of our personal viewpoints and opinions at the door. We must not only remain objective in our curriculum execution and assessments, but also in the way we deal with students of various backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and genders. We must recognize that we are role models, that our students look up to us, and that the examples we set can have significant impact on the future. Tolerance and Acceptance are virtues that must be practiced, taught, and expected. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore these concepts in an effort to make their classrooms safe, welcoming environments for all students.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 5 Key Strategies for Acing the ObservationCourse Description: We’ve all felt the stress of teaching in front of an administrator; the nervousness that encapsulates us while we try to do our very best and show what kind of teacher we are. Preparation is the key to any successful performance, and delivering a lesson while being observed is no exception. The more work you put in, the better the outcome will be. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven lesson-planning strategies, questioning tactics, and behavior management approaches that not only focus on the occasional observation, but elevate our teaching for every other day of the year.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 5 Key Strategies for A Sanitized ClassroomCourse Description: In today’s educational climate, health and wellness are the utmost priorities. Teachers and students alike face the challenge of preventing the spread of germs while still maintaining a focus on education. And so, we must not only understand the importance of heeding cautionary information, but also how to practice these measures in a realistic, long-term manner. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various safety protocols and will learn valuable tools to ensure a safe educational environment.
(3 credits/45 hours) $250.00$280.00 |
 5 Key Strategies for Constructive Cooperative LearningCourse Description: We’ve all tried group work. Sometimes students work well together, and sometimes they don’t. How many students per group? Do we let the students make their own groups? Do we keep them in groups for the entire period? The truth of the matter is that cooperative learning takes careful preparation, some trial and error, and a degree of patience. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven pedagogical strategies for effectively constructing and conducting cooperative learning lessons.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| 5 Key Strategies for Commanding the Room Course Description: Being a master of your content area is half the challenge of being an effective teacher. What is the other half? The delivery. The ability to execute your lesson plans, to keep your audience of students engaged and connected. For some, this comes naturally; the entertainer, so to speak, emerges when the bell rings and we put on the show. For others, however, commanding the room is not so easy. Sometimes, it’s about confidence. Sometimes it’s about finding ways to make the material relatable. And sometimes it’s a matter of employing a few proven tactics to ensure your classroom environment is orderly, respectful, and productive. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tried and true tactics and tools that will facilitate consistently effective leadership.
Note: Applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |