Christy DeSantis
Minetto ,NY
Summary
An education professional committed to fostering stimulating and supportive learning environment. Proven ability to develop tailored lesson plans that cater to varied learning styles and enhance student understanding. Collaborative team player focused on achieving academic success and adapting to evolving educational demands with reliability and flexibility. Skilled in classroom management and student assessment, with personable and patient demeanor that encourages student growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Fulton City School District
09.2021 - Current
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Prek Teacher
First Step UPK
09.2013 - 08.2021
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Oswego City School District
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Alternative Interim Education Teacher
Oswego City School District
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Aligned curriculum and developed lessons to support the academic, social and developmental level of students who had been previously unsuccessful.
- Maintained and monitored IEP and BIP goals to ensure special education students effectively progressed each quarter.
- Collaborated with support personnel to ensure students have access to all appropriate services.
- Maintained grades, supplied curriculum and managed all home tutors of homebound students.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy (Prek-6)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York College At Oswego
NY05-2007
Skills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Science instruction
- Social studies education
Certification
- NYS Teaching Certification, Early Childhood Education (B-2)
- NYS Teaching Certification, Childhood Education (1-6)
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Fulton City School District
09.2021 - Current
Prek Teacher
First Step UPK
09.2013 - 08.2021
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Oswego City School District
09.2012 - 06.2013
Alternative Interim Education Teacher
Oswego City School District
09.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy (Prek-6)
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York College At Oswego
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