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Grace Cardinali

Astoria,NY

Summary

Dynamic educator with hands-on experience at Fieldwork, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student literacy and numeracy through engaging instruction. Adept at fostering a collaborative environment, demonstrating cultural competence, and adapting strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Passionate about promoting positive growth in young learners.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Nanny

Nanny Services
Astoria, NY
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
  • Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
  • Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
  • Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
  • Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.

Student Teacher

Fieldwork
New York, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Gained hands-on experience across four NYC public schools, including Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to design engaging lessons and assess student progress.
  • Led small group instruction sessions to enhance literacy and numeracy skills for diverse learners.
  • Conducted whole-group lessons in literacy, social studies, and math to support comprehensive learning.
  • Developed classroom management strategies that promoted a positive and inclusive environment.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Sociology

CUNY Hunter College
Manhattan
05-2025

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Cultural competence
  • Team building

Affiliations

Teens Advocating for Change Program (TAC) Nov. 2020 - March 2021

  • Advocated for the homeless by engaging in virtual interviews and discussions with attorneys, social workers, and professionals in the field amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Computational Thinking Play Fair Aug. 2024

  • Participated in a research team comprising multiple educational fields to teach computational thinking strategies and their application in classrooms.

Certification

The New York State Education Department

Initial Certification (Estimated August 2025): Early Childhood Education (Birth to 2nd Grade)

Accomplishments

  • Current GPA: 3.73
  • Dean’s List (past 5 semesters)
  • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • Outstanding Student Teaching Internship Award in Early Childhood Education Award

Languages

Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Student Teacher

Fieldwork
01.2025 - 05.2025

Private Nanny

Nanny Services
12.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Sociology

CUNY Hunter College

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