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Geana Salerno

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Educational professional with strong background in teaching and curriculum development. Proven ability to create interactive and inclusive learning experiences that promote growth. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic educational/business settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recruiter Support Associate

ETS Recruit
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in marketing activities for Account Executives
  • Conducted social media searches for potential candidates
  • Collaborated daily with team members on active/completed projects
  • Observed, trained, and kept daily notes on new team members

1st Grade Teacher

Virginia Heights Elementary School
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Taught all core subjects in 1st grade
  • Math, language arts, science, and social studies
  • Incorporated technology into interactive lessons
  • Communicated daily with parents to check in on student progress
  • Collaborated daily with colleagues to drive learning and teaching practice

Summer School Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Worked with second grade students to strengthen their reading skills
  • This included phonics, comprehension, and fluency instruction
  • Supervised arrival/dismissal activities
  • Provided families with progress reports and evaluations

2nd Grade Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Taught all core subjects in 2nd grade
  • Math, reading, science, and social studies
  • Used virtual platforms to incorporate technology in all lessons
  • Communicated daily with parents regarding their child’s academic progress
  • Collaborated with colleagues to review data and create lessons

School Climate Facilitator

John Winthrop Elementary School
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Worked as receptionist/security for Lighthouse afterschool program
  • Addressed parent questions/concerns
  • Supervised dismissal routines and ensured student/staff safety

Long Term Substitute Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Taught all core subjects in a 2nd grade class
  • Incorporated technology in reading and math lessons to extend knowledge
  • Communicated daily with parents regarding their child’s academic progress

BYC Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Supervised 6-8th graders in an educational afterschool setting
  • Provided one-one homework support
  • Facilitated STEM projects

Intern

John Winthrop Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Substituted for K-6 education teachers
  • Help further student understanding of prepared lessons using small group instruction
  • Lead intervention groups with struggling students on SRBI

Student Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Taught all core subjects to a fourth-grade class
  • Instructed on emotional intelligence (RULER)
  • Implemented classroom management techniques according to PBIS

Education

Masters of Arts - Teaching

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2015

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Effective Time Management
  • Staff Training Development
  • Adaptive Teaching Techniques
  • Curriculum Design
  • Technology Implementation
  • Detail-Oriented Planning
  • Adaptive Learning Attitude

Certification

  • Virginia Post Graduate Professional Certificate (PreK-6), 06/20
  • Connecticut State Teacher Provisional Certification (K-6), 06/19
  • Connecticut State Teacher Initial Certification (K-6), 06/16

Professional Development

  • RULER- Emotional Intelligence, 2015-2020, ongoing
  • At-Risk Social-Emotional Training with certificate, 01/16
  • Early Leadership Institute, 01/19 - 06/19
  • School Climate Committee, 09/19 - 06/21
  • John Winthrop School COVID-19 Planning Committee, 07/20 - 06/21
  • John Winthrop School Scheduling Committee, 07/20 - 09/20
  • John Winthrop Lead Teacher- Sacred Heart University Clinical Field Experience Program, 01/21 - 06/21
  • Early Leadership Institute Fellow, 01/19 - 06/19

Timeline

Recruiter Support Associate

ETS Recruit
03.2022 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

Virginia Heights Elementary School
08.2021 - 03.2022

School Climate Facilitator

John Winthrop Elementary School
11.2019 - 03.2021

Summer School Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2021

2nd Grade Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2021

Long Term Substitute Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017

Student Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
01.2016 - 03.2016

BYC Teacher

John Winthrop Elementary School
11.2015 - 06.2016

Intern

John Winthrop Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Sacred Heart University

Masters of Arts - Teaching

Sacred Heart University
Geana Salerno