ADRIANA CARLIN-MESSINA
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Experienced Educator with 24 years in primary education, specializing in literacy and foundational skills. Expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management fosters engaging learning environments. Background includes middle school Spanish and elementary STEM, emphasizing hands-on instruction. Dedicated to promoting holistic child development through inclusive, standards-based practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Teacher K-5
ALLAPATTAH FLATS K-8
PSL
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging Spanish language instruction aligned with district and state standards.
- Developed lesson plans targeting listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
- Planned and implemented hands-on STEM lessons integrating science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Adapted instruction for diverse learners across multiple grade levels.
SPANISH TEACHER-GRADES 6-8
PALM POINTE ELEMENTARY
PSL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with district and state standards.
TEACHER-GRADE 1
RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY
PSL
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Teach all subjects with a strong focus on ELL students.
- Analyze data to lead instruction of "at-risk, on-level, and advanced" students through differentiated instruction and centers.
- Effectively collaborate with colleagues to improve upon, organize, and plan school procedures and activities.
- Employ strong interpersonal relations and effective communications skills with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
Teacher- Grades 1 and 2
WEST GATE ELEMENTARY
WPB
08.2013 - 06.2017
Teacher- Grades 1,2, and 3
PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL #29
PATERSON
08.2002 - 06.2013
Education
ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER CERTIFICATION -
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
WAYNE, NJ01-2004
BA - SPANISH
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
WAYNE, NJ01-2002
AS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PATERSON, NJ01-1995
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Technology Integration
- Wilson Reading
- IReady
- Success for All
- Differentiated Instruction
- Pearson Success Math
- Imagine Learning
- DIBELS
- Fountas & Pinnell
- Nearpod
Certification
- Florida State Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
- Florida State World Language (Grades K-12)
- Florida State ESOL certification (Grades K-6)
Accomplishments
- The Herald News Golden Apple Award 2008
- Paterson Public School District- NJ Teacher of the Year Award 2010-2011
- Governor's Teacher Recognition Award 2010
Timeline
STEM Teacher K-5
ALLAPATTAH FLATS K-8
08.2024 - Current
SPANISH TEACHER-GRADES 6-8
PALM POINTE ELEMENTARY
01.2024 - 05.2024
TEACHER-GRADE 1
RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY
08.2017 - 12.2023
Teacher- Grades 1 and 2
WEST GATE ELEMENTARY
08.2013 - 06.2017
Teacher- Grades 1,2, and 3
PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL #29
08.2002 - 06.2013
ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER CERTIFICATION -
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
BA - SPANISH
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
AS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE