Callie Petkauskos
Millbury,MA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Worcester Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
- Contributed to increased student retention by providing academic support and mentoring during after-school programs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
01.2019 - Current
- Classroom management, Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters, Promote sensory development by providing access to different textures, Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans, Monthly parent support support group meetings, Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness, Increase student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Education
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Classroom management, Attend to children, Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance, Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors, Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents, Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters, Applied play-base strategies , including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning, Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
Toddler Teacher
Curious Kids Child Care and Preschool
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Classroom maintenance, Base curriculum off of specific needs of children, Tend to children, Change diapers, Follow classroom schedule, Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors, Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
Education
High school or equivalent - General studies
Shrewsbury High School
Quinsigamond Community College
Skills
- Customer service
- Toddler Care
- Early Childhood Education
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Experience with Children
- Childhood development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom experience
- Preschool experience
Certification
- Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certified
- CPR/First Aid
- Preschool/Pre K certified
Relocation
Shrewsbury, MA
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Worcester Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
01.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Education
03.2015 - 01.2019
Toddler Teacher
Curious Kids Child Care and Preschool
04.2014 - 10.2016
High school or equivalent - General studies
Shrewsbury High School
Quinsigamond Community College
- Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher Certified
- CPR/First Aid
- Preschool/Pre K certified
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