Cara Resnik
Mastic
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused educator with 20 years of experience in guiding students to achieve academic success. Skilled in advising, mentoring, and developing personalized plans to help learners achieve their goals. Adept at building strong relationships, facilitating effective communication, and fostering including environments. Seeking to leverage teaching expertise in an academic advising role to support college students in achieving their educational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hicksville School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Teach resource room to special education students in the high school setting
- Provide clear and consistent directions to keep the class focused and on-task
- Create and adhere to children’s Individualized Educations Plans to ensure all educational goals are accomplished
- Deliver individualized and small-group instruction to students with diverse learning needs
- Developed and implemented personalized lesson plans to address students’ academic, social, and emotional goals
- Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and support staff to align instruction and accommodations with students’ needs
Gifted/Talented Teacher and ENL Teacher
Woodmere Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade gifted and talented students
- Prepare fun and enriching projects for students to work on to express their creativity and intelligence
- Provide a classroom environment where students can be creative and excel
- Administered the Woodcock Johnson Achievement Test
- Moderator for Lego/Robotics Club
- Taught 6th grade ENL students who are new to the United States
- Created interactive lessons where students felt comfortable being themselves while learning a new language
Math and Science Teacher
St. John Paul II Regional School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught algebra, living environment, 6th & 7th math, 7th science
- Created fun and interesting math and science lessons, integrating a positive rapport with students
- Provided a positive learning environment
- Prepared 8th graders for the algebra and living environment regents
- Moderator for Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools
- Moderator for NJHS
Special Education Teacher
Bishop McGann-Mercy High School
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Provided classroom instruction with a focus on common core, algebra, geometry, 7th grade math, living environment, global history, English, and earth science
- Taught a diverse group of students from grades 7 to 11 and implemented IEP’s
- Reinforce objectives and performance expectations while facilitating student-centered, inclusive learning environments
- Employed a variety of techniques to encourage student critical thinking and receptive learning
- Implemented creative lesson plans and hands-on curriculum that integrated cooperative learning, problem solving, real-world applications, and technology to strengthen students’ connection to the material
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to ensure students were motivated to participate in a collaborative learning environment
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences and collaborate efficiently with school faculty
- Participated in CSE meetings
Enrollment Services Associate
Dowling College
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Entered and processed student applications efficiently, ensuring accurate data entry into Banner computer program
- Collaborated with advisement counselors to verify applicant information and provide seamless transitions for student onboarding
- Maintained and organized detailed records of student applications and related documentation to support compliance and reporting requirements
- Provided support to prospective students and their families by addressing inquiries and clarifying application procedures
- Demonstrated a strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Education
M.S.Ed. -
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY05-2005
M.B.A. -
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY12-2002
B.S - Psychology
St. John’s University
Jamaica, NY05-2000
Skills
- Academic Advising and Counseling
- Student Development and Goal Setting
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management and Organization
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Data Analysis and Progress Tracking
Certification
- Students with Disabilities – Mathematics – 7-12, NY
- Students with Disabilities – 1-6, NY
- Mathematics 7-12, NY
- Childhood Education 1-6, NY
- TESOL, NY
- Gifted Extension, NY
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hicksville School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
Gifted/Talented Teacher and ENL Teacher
Woodmere Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2024
Math and Science Teacher
St. John Paul II Regional School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher
Bishop McGann-Mercy High School
01.2010 - 01.2018
Enrollment Services Associate
Dowling College
01.2001 - 01.2005
M.S.Ed. -
Dowling College
M.B.A. -
Dowling College
B.S - Psychology
St. John’s University
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