Gina Baggetta
Herkimer,NY
Summary
High-energy individual earning a Master's Degree in Literacy Birth to Grade 12, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Inclusive Elementary Education with a Minor in Psychology, desiring opportunities focused on advancing classroom abilities and building a career foundation while creating a safe, stimulating environment for young children. Driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient, and positive though individual and group activities to encourage learning and to develop social interaction skills. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally, and building upon acquired skills. Enjoys being a team player in diverse working environments while focusing on classroom management, lesson planning, and special-needs education. Well-organized and ready to support all students in developing their full potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Children's Center - Court Street
08.2023 - Current
- Created positive learning environments that fostered growth and development
- Created engaging curriculum utilizing hands-on activities, visual aids, and technology tools
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including assessments, observations, and anecdotal notes
- Successfully implemented effective behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage children's social-emotional development.
Substitute Teacher
Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Took over class and followed lesson plans for absent classroom teacher/teacher assistant/teacher aid, managed assignments, and student needs.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
The Children's Center - Court Street
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.
Lead School Age Summer Enrichment Teacher
The Children's Center - Court Street
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Created safe, supportive learning environments for all students, fostering respect and cooperation among peers
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to encourage students to learn, explore, and develop new skills
- Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.
Comprehension Instruct. & Assess. Field Placement
SUNY Cortland
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices to improve student literacy skills
- Analyzed data from informal assessments to inform instructional decisions
- Developed and implemented individualized reading intervention plans for students with diverse learning needs.
Writing Instruction & Assessment Field Placement
SUNY Cortland
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated student work using rubrics designed specifically for assessing writing assignments
- Provided individualized feedback to students on their creative writing pieces to help them identify strengths in their work during writing conferences
- Planned writing workshops on fundamentals of writing such as story structure, characterization, setting, and dialogue.
Discrete Instruction & Assessment Field Placement
SUNY Cortland
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs to implement differentiated instructional strategies designed to engage diverse learners
- Assessed students' strengths, weaknesses, and progress in phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- Developing intervention plans for struggling readers using research-based instructional approaches.
Student Teaching
Cazenovia College
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
Inclsv. Prim. Curriculum & Methods Field Placement
Cazenovia College
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented hands on and engaging lesson plans and activities that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Developed and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Next Generation Standards
Emergent Literacy Field Placement
Cazenovia College
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Observed teacher and students in a third grade ELL classroom
- Observed learning groups of students in classroom stations including English
- Developed, designed, and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes.
Teaching & Learning Field Placement
Cazenovia College
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted mentor teacher with classroom duties such as returning graded papers back to students, helping students with their math workstations, and assisting in group activities
- Designed and implemented Math Unit Plan for second grade students to teach them about measurement while in math work stations.
Baker & Hostess
Jamo's Restaurant & Bar
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Mix icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients, and operating mixer
- Support servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Child Growth and Development Field Placement
Herkimer County Community College
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for children ages 2 to 5
Child Growth & Development Field Placement
Herkimer County Community College
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for children ages 2 to 5 in classroom settings
Kitchen & Waitstaff
Vinny's Pizzeria
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Supported waitstaff and other team members in completing tasks by distributing food quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
Social Foundations of Education Field Placement
Herkimer County Community College
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted mentor teacher with 2nd grade classroom duties such as grading papers, returning papers to students, assisted students with tests by reading and explaining questions, and assisted in group activities
House of the Good Shepherd
Herkimer County Community College
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Toured facility and observed classroom settings
Cosmetology Student
Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored, and styled hair following individualized client specifications
- Recorded notes for future reference, including customer preferences and services delivered
- Preformed nail services, including manicures, pedicures, and paraffin wax treatments
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize risk and cross-contamination
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Birth - Grade 12
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Elementary Education
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY12.2021
Associate of Science - Childhood Education
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY01.2019
Skills
- Self Motivated
- Adaptive
- Active Listener
- Positive Attitude
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training Workshop: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect
- Mandated School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
- Dignity For All Students Act
- Cosmetology License: 2017-Current
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Children's Center - Court Street
08.2023 - Current
Comprehension Instruct. & Assess. Field Placement
SUNY Cortland
01.2023 - 05.2023
Writing Instruction & Assessment Field Placement
SUNY Cortland
08.2022 - 12.2022
Discrete Instruction & Assessment Field Placement
SUNY Cortland
08.2022 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES
03.2022 - Current
Student Teaching
Cazenovia College
08.2021 - 12.2021
Childcare Assistant Teacher
The Children's Center - Court Street
07.2021 - 08.2023
Lead School Age Summer Enrichment Teacher
The Children's Center - Court Street
07.2021 - 08.2023
Inclsv. Prim. Curriculum & Methods Field Placement
Cazenovia College
01.2021 - 05.2021
Emergent Literacy Field Placement
Cazenovia College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Teaching & Learning Field Placement
Cazenovia College
10.2019 - 11.2019
Child Growth and Development Field Placement
Herkimer County Community College
02.2019 - 04.2019
Child Growth & Development Field Placement
Herkimer County Community College
02.2019 - 04.2019
Baker & Hostess
Jamo's Restaurant & Bar
04.2018 - 07.2019
Kitchen & Waitstaff
Vinny's Pizzeria
01.2018 - 03.2018
Social Foundations of Education Field Placement
Herkimer County Community College
09.2017 - 10.2017
House of the Good Shepherd
Herkimer County Community College
09.2017 - 10.2017
Cosmetology Student
Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES
08.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Literacy Birth - Grade 12
SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Elementary Education
Cazenovia College
Associate of Science - Childhood Education
Herkimer County Community College
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