Andrea Pucarelli
Hawthorne,NY
Summary
Results-driven education professional, bringing valuable experience in social studies instruction. Proven track record of developing engaging lesson plans that inspire student participation. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational settings, ensuring collaborative and results-focused environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
The Urban Institute of Mathematics
02.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse social studies content
- Creating lesson plans and reading materials, and differentiating them to a level appropriate for each student in the classroom
- Enforcing specific classroom management rules including behavioral and procedural norms
- In charge of grading all student work and providing feedback to all students for improvement
- Facilitated classroom discussions promoting critical thinking and civic engagement
- Extensive knowledge on the use of technology in the classroom to enhance student learning
Soccer Head/Assistant Coach
Westlake High School
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Plans and supervises training sessions to develop general fitness and specific soccer skills
- Plans for and coordinates all soccer competitions and supervises all travel to and from games
- Coordinated game strategies and practice schedules to optimize team readiness and engagement.
Student Teacher
Maria Eugenio de Hostos MicroSociety School
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Extensively observed 7th and 8th grade classroom teacher, Marie Randazzo during the school day
- Created lesson plans for 8th grade social studies classes and provided instruction under the supervision of Marie Randazzo
- Assisted with grading classroom work
- Assisted Mrs. Randazzo with organizing a food drive for those less fortunate during the holiday season
Student Teacher
Lincoln High School
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Extensively observed 9th and 10th grade classroom teacher, Timothy Montalvo during the school day
- Participated in all school procedures including staff meetings, team planning sessions, and cafeteria duty
- Created lesson plans for 9th grade social studies classes and provided instruction under the supervision of Timothy Montalvo
- Assisted with grading classroom work and quizzes
Education
MS - Education
MERCY COLLEGE
01-2021
BA - History
MERCY COLLEGE
01-2019
AAS - Communications/Media Arts
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01-2015
Skills
- Highly organized
- Learns at accelerated rate
- Detail oriented
- Effective communicator
- Proficient in Google systems (classroom, drive, docs, & meet)
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Punctual
Accomplishments
- Earned tenure in the NYC Department of Education for sustained effective teaching and professional excellence.
- Consistently earned overall “Effective” or “Highly Effective” ratings since beginning my teaching career.
Certification
- Licensed Social Studies Education teacher, 7-12
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION
Phi Alpha Theta - A National Honors Society for academic excellence in history, Cum Laude - Graduated with honors from Mercy College
Awards
Phi Alpha Theta – A National Honors Society for academic excellence in history
Cum Laude – Graduated with honors from Mercy College
Timeline
Soccer Head/Assistant Coach
Westlake High School
08.2021 - 11.2023
Social Studies Teacher
The Urban Institute of Mathematics
02.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Maria Eugenio de Hostos MicroSociety School
11.2020 - 12.2020
Student Teacher
Lincoln High School
09.2020 - 11.2020
BA - History
MERCY COLLEGE
AAS - Communications/Media Arts
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MS - Education
MERCY COLLEGE