Emma Lacetera
203 Asharoken Blvd., Bay Shore
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience supporting students across a range of instructional settings, including permanent substitute teaching in an ENL setting. Completed two student teaching placements in general education and two in special education classrooms, gaining hands-on experience differentiating instruction and meeting diverse learning needs. Committed to fostering student engagement and providing individualized, supportive instruction that promotes academic growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Albany Avenue Elementary School, Farmingdale School District
101 N. Albany Avenue, North Massapequa, NY 11758
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered engaging instructional support to ENL students, supporting their language development while helping them access grade-level content with confidence.
- Able to quickly build rapport with students and establish clear expectations in new classroom settings.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
Social Media Manager
Nalu Dry Goods
100 W Main St., Bay Shore, NY 11706
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies across multiple platforms.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Negotiated partnerships with other brands for co-promotional activities, expanding audience reach.
Hostess, Server, Pizza Counter and Social Media
Mamma Santina Pizzeria & Restaurant
201 Orinoco Dr., Brightwaters, NY 11718
03.2022 - Current
- Managed reservation system, coordinating seating arrangements to maximize efficiency during peak hours.
- Trained new host staff in customer service standards and reservation protocols for consistent service quality.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and accurate order delivery for guest satisfaction.
- Managed the restaurant’s social media presence by creating engaging content, promoting events and specials, and increasing customer engagement.
Classroom Aid, One to One (1:1), Resource Room Aid
BOCES Summer School Program at South Country Elementary School
885 Hampshire Rd., Bay Shore, NY 11706
07.2021 - Current
- Summer 2021: Served as a classroom aide, supporting the lead teacher and assisting students with individualized academic and behavioral needs.
- Summer 2022: Worked as a one-to-one aide for a student with autism, providing academic support and assisting with daily routines and personal care as needed.
- Summer 2023: Supported students as a resource room aide, assisting with individualized goal-based instruction and academic interventions.
- Summer 2025: Served as a one-to-one aide for a student with autism and selective mutism, supporting daily academic tasks and progress toward individualized goals.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FLNo Degree - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NYBachelor of Arts - Child Study, Concentration in Psychology
St. Josephs University
Patchogue, NY12-2025
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Educating All Students (EAS) Certified
- Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) Certified
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Certified
- Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Certified
- Students with Disabilities (Grade 1-6) Certified
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Albany Avenue Elementary School, Farmingdale School District
01.2026 - Current
Social Media Manager
Nalu Dry Goods
01.2025 - Current
Hostess, Server, Pizza Counter and Social Media
Mamma Santina Pizzeria & Restaurant
03.2022 - Current
Classroom Aid, One to One (1:1), Resource Room Aid
BOCES Summer School Program at South Country Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
The University of Tampa
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study, Concentration in Psychology
St. Josephs University