Amanda Casalaspro
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated teacher with seven years of experience in standards-based literature instruction, achieving significant improvements in state literacy exam scores. Experienced in managing 8th-grade homeroom responsibilities, including graduation logistics, yearbook advisement, and high school transcripts. Committed to cultivating a supportive classroom culture that empowers learners to reach their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
Rockaway Beach, Queens
09.2019 - Current
- Delivered rigorous, standards-aligned English language arts instruction to middle school students, grades six to eight, for seven years.
- Expanded curriculum scope to include grades five through eight for one year.
- Developed engaging activities in reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to enhance literacy skills.
- Incorporate i-Ready into daily curriculum and learning, using data to create instructional groups.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to cater to varied learning styles to engage students with IEPs and general education.
- Maintained structured classroom environment while effectively managing positive behavior.
- Communicated with parents and staff to provide consistent updates on student performance.
New York State Test Coordinator
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
Rockaway Beach, Queens
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded logistics and secure administration of paper-based NYS exams.
- Collaborated with IEP providers and special education staff to implement modified testing environments.
- Managed secure receipt, physical inventory, daily distribution, collection, and shipping of all testing booklets.
TerraNova Testing Coordinator
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
Rockaway Beach, Queens
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated Terranova standardized testing schedules and classroom assignments to optimize test administration efficiency.
- Maintained testing materials and enforced security protocols to safeguard testing integrity.
- Assisted with test preparation, administration, and compliance procedures to meet all requirements.
Science Teacher
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
Rockaway Beach, Queens
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted hands-on experiments to boost student engagement and comprehension of science concepts.
- Maintained STEM lab and equipment, including microscopes, glassware, oxygen meters, and makespace materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. Francis College
Brooklyn05-2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Assessment administration
- Differentiated instruction
- Time management
Timeline
New York State Test Coordinator
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
ELA Teacher
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
09.2019 - Current
TerraNova Testing Coordinator
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
09.2019 - 06.2022
Science Teacher
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
09.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. Francis College