Alexandria Castracucco
Tuckahoe,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with expertise in teaching young children. . Focused on advancing student success, resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Edward Williams Elementary
Mt. Vernon, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Teach English Languages Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies to Kindergarten and First Grade learners
- Use apps and technology such as google voice, schoology, seesaw, and class dojo to support instruction and engage with students family members
- Design, plan, and implement math, reading, writing, and social skills learning activities that follow a logical sequence, align to the standards set forth in the school district and New York State, as well as engages the learners
- Collaborate and meet regularly with grade-level colleagues to create and enhance lessons
- Create instructional groups targeting specific student needs based on data collection and analysis
- Create and maintain an inviting, organized, and safe classroom environment where learners feel welcomed and supported
Elementary Teacher
Holy Rosary School
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Created lesson plans aligned with NYS Common Core standards and district-directed curriculum including Eureka Math, Pearson ReadyGen, Pearson Science and Social Studies
- Facilitated small group activities that promoted and encouraged cooperative learning
- Engaged students in balanced literacy centers and guided reading activities
- Planned differentiated instruction for students based on demonstrated strengths and needs
- Maintained a safe, organized, and risk-free classroom environment that supports student learning and collaboration
- Demonstrated a commitment to continuous professional growth by working with colleagues and administrators to further develop teaching practices
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students progress
Teaching Assistant
Holy Rosary School
Bronx, NY
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted lead teacher with class instruction by using creative methods to educate students
- Worked with small groups to reinforce lessons and provided one-to-one instruction as needed
- Worked with lead teacher to plan daily activities and lessons that corresponded with the curriculum
- Recorded anecdotal records to help assess social/developmental progress of students
- Acted as the lead teacher when teacher was absent or participating in professional development workshops
Education
Masters of Science - Early Childhood/Special Education
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc)
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Literacy strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
Certification
New York, Early Childhood (Birth - Gr2)
References
- Greg Casey, Assistant Principal, Edward Williams Elementary, 914-665-5070 ext. 2582, gcasey@mtvernoncsd.org
- Stephanie DiMatteo, Kindergarten Teacher, Edward Williams Elementary, 914-325-4606, sdimatteo@mtvernoncsd.org
- Tashi Campbell, Third Grade Teacher, Co-Chair Committee Member, Edward Williams Elementary, 914-882-1937, tcampbell-tulloch@mtvernoncsd.org
- Sarah Sabatino, Former ELA Coach, Edward Williams Elementary, 516-320-9606, SarahLSabatino@gmail.com
School Committees
- Parent Involvement Day
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support)
- Sunshine
- AVID
- Teacher Appreciation Committee
Professionalism
Edward Williams Elementary, Facilitated a workshop during a district wide professional development based on balanced literacy in the classroom, Modeled reader's workshop lessons for all Kindergarten and First Grade teachers within the district, Welcomed teachers and administrators into my classroom for an intervisitation and modeled what readers workshop and guided reading looks like in the classroom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Edward Williams Elementary
09.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Holy Rosary School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Teaching Assistant
Holy Rosary School
01.2016 - 06.2017
Masters of Science - Early Childhood/Special Education
College of New Rochelle
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Sacred Heart University
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