Christine Fermo
105 Broadway Apt C
Greenlawn,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Social Studies dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Growing Up Green Charter School
Jamaica, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Created educational experiences that gave each student opportunities to develop in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills.
- Used proven social studies teaching techniques and materials, implemented established curriculum goals and objectives and deployed materials that motivated learners.
- Developed and implemented reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure that proved conducive to fair and equitable learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
3rd Grade Teacher
Growing Up Green Charter School
Jamaica, NY
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/BCBA
Independent Contractor
Greenlawn, NY
10.2012 - 08.2017
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessment for students with behavioral problems in the school setting.
- Created behavior plans and implemented plans in the school setting.
- Monitored behavior and assessed data collected to determine effectiveness of plan and make adjustments accordingly.
- Connected students and families to appropriate resources when necessary.
- Worked with individual students sessions and parent training sessions for children ages 5 to 20.
- Researched current trends in Behavior analysis to provide the most up to date effective treatments to students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
St John's University
Jamaica, NYMaster of Science - Elementary Education
The City College
New York, New YorkBCBA Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis/BCBA 18 Credits
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYCertification Program Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism Spectrum Certification Program/15 Credits
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
IEP understanding
Timeline
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Growing Up Green Charter School
08.2019 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Growing Up Green Charter School
08.2017 - 08.2020
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/BCBA
Independent Contractor
10.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
St John's University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
The City College
BCBA Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis/BCBA 18 Credits
SUNY Stony Brook
Certification Program Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism Spectrum Certification Program/15 Credits
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
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