Carmelisa Porretto
Franklin Square,NY
Summary
Early Childhood Educator with years experience in an urban classroom setting. Dedicated to providing high quality education to students with varying needs and backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver (Stay –At –Home- Mom of Two)
06.2019 - Current
- Supporting early learning (reading, numbers, activities)
- Taking children to school, Coordinating extracurricular activities and appointments.
- Working closely with teachers and therapists.
- Supporting learning at home (homework, life skills, social skills)
- Reinforcing therapy goals (speech, occupational, behavioral strategies)
- Teaching independence step by step (dressing, eating, transitions)
- Advocating for the child’s needs at school, in healthcare, and in the community.
- Participating in IEP or special education meetings.
- Ensuring accommodations and services are provided.
- Educating family members or others about autism when needed.
- Encouraging hobbies, creativity, and physical activities.
- Scheduling and attending doctor/dentist appointments.
- Caring for sick children.
- Maintaining healthy meals and routines.
- Managing family schedules and calendars.
- Planning events, birthdays, and holidays.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Department of Education
Queens, NY
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Implement a full range thematic unit of social and academic learning called Pre-K for All Interdisciplinary Units of Study.
- Implement a math curriculum appropriate for early childhood education called Building Blocks.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, academic, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Manage opening duties ensuring safety for children at drop off.
- Ensure care is provided in compliance with school rules, standards, state and DOE regulations (ECERS and CLASS).
- Implement positive disciplinary plan, which promotes student’s responsibilities, problem solving skills, and student accountability.
- Organize parental participation in classroom activities and excursions.
Special Education Teacher
Lifeline Pre-School
Queens Village, NY
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Helped students with physical and behavioral disabilities in keeping with their individualized needs including lifting, or positioning.
- Implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans for students.
- Supported and implemented school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board rules.
- Prepared instructional lessons, materials and classroom displays.
- Implemented lessons utilizing differentiated instruction to motivate students and meet their needs
- Assisted in maintaining a tidy and arranged classroom.
- Assisted in record, care, and preservation of equipment.
- Helped students with physical care together with feeding, bathroom needs, and individual hygiene.
- Assisted in running the actions of students and emergency intervention.
- Kept records and preparing requisite report.
- Provided compass reading and assistance to alternate teachers.
- Worked with individual students or in small groups to build their motor skills and conduct instructional exercises allocated by the gross motor teacher.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, within and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
- Coordinated and supervised with therapist or related services to meet student’s needs.
- Facilitated and reviewed Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and progress notes.
- Facilitated and implemented TEACCH and ABA model in classroom.
Education
General/Special Education Birth – 2nd -
Touro University
Queens, NY09-2013
Dual Master of Science - General and Special Education 1-6
Touro University
Queens, NY01-2013
Bachelor of Science - History
CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY05-2010
Skills
- Experienced with Smart Board and computer program called Board maker
- Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Windows and Mac Operating Systems
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification: Childhood Education (1-6) – February 2014
- New York State Initial Certification: Students with Disabilities (1-6) – April 2014
- New York State Initial Certification: Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd – May 2014
- New York State Initial Certification: Early Childhood Birth – 2nd – May 2016
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English
Conversational in Italian
Basic understanding in Spanish
Timeline
Caregiver (Stay –At –Home- Mom of Two)
06.2019 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Department of Education
08.2016 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Lifeline Pre-School
06.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - History
CUNY Queens College
Dual Master of Science - General and Special Education 1-6
Touro University
General/Special Education Birth – 2nd -
Touro University
Highlights
- Excellent classroom management
- Strong leadership skills
- ESL experience
- Experience working with special needs students
- Curriculum Implementation/ Development
- Working effectively with parents