Taylor Stefandel

Dedicated Health and Physical Education educator and student support leader with experience in classroom teaching, grade-level leadership, and student conduct. Skilled in building meaningful relationships with students and families, managing student behavior with consistency and care, and creating structured, engaging learning environments. Brings a strong foundation in restorative practices, school culture, and student-centered leadership.

Middle & High School Health & Physical Education Teacher at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (2023-08 – Present)

Teach Health and Physical Education across multiple grade levels, develop standards-aligned curriculum, and build structured learning environments.

• Teach Health and Physical Education across multiple grade levels.
• Develop standards-aligned curriculum that promotes wellness and student engagement.
• Build structured, positive classroom environments that support accountability and growth.

Middle School Dean & Grade Level Lead at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (2024-08 – Present)

Support student behavior, accountability, and attendance through restorative practices and collaboration.

• Support student behavior, accountability, and attendance through consistent communication and relationship-building.
• Meet with students and families to address behavioral, academic, and social-emotional concerns.
• Use restorative practices and collaborate with staff to support at-risk students.

Permanent Substitute Teacher at Merrick Avenue Middle School (2022-09 – 2023-06)

Provided consistent instructional and classroom management support across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

• Provided consistent instructional and classroom management support across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Health & Physical Education Student Teacher at Oceanside Middle School (2022-03 – 2022-06)

Student teaching experience in Health & Physical Education for Grades 7-8.

Physical Education Student Teacher at Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School (2021-09 – 2022-03)

Student teaching experience in Physical Education for Grades K-5.

Varsity Softball Coach at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (2026-05 – Present)

Coaching varsity softball team.

Middle School Student Council Advisor at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (2024-09 – Present)

Advising middle school student council.

Private Tutor at Wizkids Tutoring (2020-09 – 2025-06)

Private tutoring services.

Soccer & Lacrosse Coach at Self-Employed (2018-09 – 2023-08)

Self-employed soccer and lacrosse coaching.

M.S. in Health Education – CUNY Lehman College

B.A. in Physical Education – Adelphi University