Caroline Martini
New York,New York
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong background in integrated co-teaching at The Garden House School of New York. Expert in differentiated instruction and effective communication, fostering student motivation and engagement. Proven ability to support diverse learners, including those with IEPs, while enhancing social-emotional development in a collaborative classroom environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant, Pre-K 4 (ICT Classroom)
The Garden House School of New York
New York, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborate closely with a lead teacher who has over 20 years of experience to support the planning and implementation of daily instruction in a Pre-K 4 classroom of 12 to 15 students.
- Support core instructional blocks, including Morning Meeting, Letter of the Week, the Little Learners daily reading program, handwriting instruction, science exploration, and Artist of the Month.
- Assist with whole-group lessons and small-group instruction focused on early literacy, foundational math, and social-emotional development.
- Facilitated early literacy development through phonological awareness activities, letter-sound recognition, vocabulary building, and emergent writing.
- Delivered differentiated support to address individual student needs, fostering engagement and growth.
- Support students with IEPs by implementing accommodations, reinforcing learning goals, and collaborating with special education providers.
- Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and positive behavior supports to maintain a structured, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Support students and families through the kindergarten admissions and placement process by documenting student growth, readiness skills, and developmental progress.
- Updated families on classroom activities, student progress, and developmental milestones to strengthen home-school connection.
Private
Tutoring Experience
New York, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Fostered student confidence and motivation, contributing to measurable academic growth.
- Adapt instruction to support individual learning styles, attention needs, and skill levels.
- Reinforced classroom learning using engaging, developmentally appropriate strategies to promote comprehension.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups, enhancing early literacy, handwriting, and foundational math skills.
Marketing Execution Analyst
American Express
New York, USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align project timelines and facilitate communication among internal stakeholders
Associate / Senior Associate
Dentsu / Carat Interactive
New York, USA
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated in fast-paced, team environments to enhance organization, adaptability, and professional communication
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.2021
Skills
- Integrated co-teaching
- Early literacy and reading readiness
- Classroom management and routines
- IEP support and special education strategies
- Family communication and collaboration
- Creative lesson design
- Developmentally appropriate practice
- Social-emotional learning
- Collaboration with lead teachers and support staff
Timeline
Private
Tutoring Experience
09.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant, Pre-K 4 (ICT Classroom)
The Garden House School of New York
01.2024 - Current
Marketing Execution Analyst
American Express
03.2023 - 01.2024
Associate / Senior Associate
Dentsu / Carat Interactive
08.2021 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Villanova University