Antonella DeRosa
Pitman,NJ
Summary
Passionate educator with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at leading classrooms and implementing lesson plans. Offers guidance and instruction to students of all ages, fostering positive classroom atmospheres and effectively handling student behavior. Eager to utilize extensive experience and dedication to education to create a significant impact on students' lives through engaging instruction and mentorship.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Assistant/Job coach
ESS
08.2016 - Current
- Assist with specific learning strategies, assistive technology and communication tools
- Address problem behaviors and assist in implementing and monitoring treatment plans
- Train students with disabilities to learn and accurately carry out job duties in the community
Long-Term Certified Italian Substitute Teacher
Logan Township School District
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Planned and delivered daily lessons in alignment with curriculum standards (1st to 8th grade)
- Tested students’ comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects
- Researched new teaching tools and resources to use in the classroom
Long-Term Certified Italian Substitute Teacher
Delsea Regional High School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to the AP curriculum
- Tested students’ comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects
- Researched new teaching tools and resources to use in the classroom
Human Services Technician/Counselor
Archway Programs
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Provided supportive services to emotionally disturbed children and youth at risk
- Implemented a Behavior Management System and a Milieu Therapy
- Collaborated with a clinical team to motivate positive interaction and to remediate skill deficits of consumers
World Language Teacher
Friends Academy
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented unit objectives and lesson plans for beginning and intermediate Spanish and Italian
- Modified instruction for students with special learning needs
- Organized an Italian Club for students to develop and promote an awareness and appreciation for the language and culture
Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Burlington County Special Services
09.2000 - 03.2006
- Assisted in the planning of daily instruction to students with a variety of learning and behavioral disorders
- Administered grades and taught lesson plans
- Applied a behavior management system, and provided any necessary discipline counseling
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Thomas Edison State College
01.2006
Undergraduate studies - Sociology
University of Maryland
01.1995
Certification studies - Pedagogy, Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Language
State Teachers College Pimentel Fonseca of Naples, Italy
01.1988
Skills
- Fluent in Italian with excellent verbal and written skills
- Spanish language proficiency
- Proficient in implementing behavior management strategies
- Nonviolent crisis intervention certification (CPI)
- CPR certification
- Experienced in augmentative communication devices and methods
- Effective organizational abilities
- Strong planning and analytical skills
Special Skills And Achievements
- Fluent in Italian with excellent verbal and written skills and proficient in Spanish
- Extensive knowledge of behavior management system
- Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid
- Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and strategies
- Completed the ACTFL Italian Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) with an Advanced High/Superior ranking
- Strong organizational and planning skills
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Assistant/Job coach
ESS
08.2016 - Current
Long-Term Certified Italian Substitute Teacher
Logan Township School District
09.2015 - 05.2016
Long-Term Certified Italian Substitute Teacher
Delsea Regional High School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Human Services Technician/Counselor
Archway Programs
09.2010 - 11.2014
World Language Teacher
Friends Academy
04.2006 - 06.2009
Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Burlington County Special Services
09.2000 - 03.2006
Undergraduate studies - Sociology
University of Maryland
Certification studies - Pedagogy, Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Language
State Teachers College Pimentel Fonseca of Naples, Italy
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Thomas Edison State College
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