Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Wraparound Award
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Carmelina Dewitt

Kingston

Summary

A personable and talented educator with a current understanding of new learning needs in an ever-changing society and education community. Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional educator skilled in various areas of education having worked in the area from Kindergarten to Twelfth grade.

As education professional, brings wealth of experience in creating dynamic and inclusive learning experiences. Proven ability to engage students and cultivate positive learning environment. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility, ensuring smooth adaptation to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and classroom management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
03.2021 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Head Teacher for Toddlers

Magic Circle School
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Write classroom lesson plans, plan age-appropriate crafts and activities for students
  • Plan weekly toy rotation charts and attain quality control over classroom experiences
  • Work collaboratively with the other headteacher in the classroom on daily activities and outings
  • Provide a supportive and nurturing classroom environment for students to grow and learn
  • When needed administers Core evaluations to help establish baselines for student growth and evaluate if various interventions would be needed to help assist students with various benchmarks
  • Work in all areas of the School to help other teachers when needed

Teacher Assistant

Saugerties Central School District
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Alleviated learning gaps and effectively instructed students on varying subject areas and supported practices of all teachers that were worked with through the reteaching if needed
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
  • Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission

Substitute Teacher

Saugerties Central School District
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher for numerous classrooms at Riccardi and Grant D. Morse Elementary Schools based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
  • Worked in Various levels from Kindergarten to the Sixth-grade level. Also was called to substitute at the Junior High and High School level

Education

Masters in Elementary Education 1-6 - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in English

SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
07.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs understanding
  • Good high-pressure situation processing skills
  • Good people skills
  • Good at using Smart Board technology and all of those applications in the classroom
  • Thrives in a multitasking classroom environment
  • Deep understanding that all children learn and develop at their own pace
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration
  • Lesson plan development
  • Student development
  • Classroom oversight
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Activity coordination

Certification

  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Teaching Assistant Level 3
  • Early Intervention Certification
  • NYS advocacy training
  • Professional Elementary Education Certification 1-6
  • Professional Birth thru two Certification

Accomplishments

  • Organized Walk for Apraxia in 2013
  • PTA President at Mount Marion School from 2015 to July 2020
  • Regional Commissioner for Saugerties AYSO Soccer league from 2018 to January 2021

Wraparound Award

Received an award from Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley for my work in the classroom. Students developed an understanding of community and completed a community service project , built a mini  library for community use, which is currently located at Kingston Point Beach.

To complete this project I coordinated with the town of Kingston and my educational administration at Wraparound.

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
03.2021 - Current

Head Teacher for Toddlers

Magic Circle School
06.2019 - 03.2021

Teacher Assistant

Saugerties Central School District
11.2017 - 08.2019

Substitute Teacher

Saugerties Central School District
01.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in English

SUNY Empire State College

Masters in Elementary Education 1-6 - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

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