Karen Alonge
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Hicksville School District
Hicksville, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
Reading Tutor
TASK Long Island
Massapequa, NY
03.2019 - Current
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
East Meadow School District
East Meadow, NY
11.2017 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Farmingdale School District
Farmingdale, NY
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Middle School Science Teacher-Leave Replacement
East Meadow School District
East Meadow, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics..
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Family and Consumer Sciences Leave Replacement
East Meadow School District
East Meadow, NY
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared and delivered lectures to 7th and 8th grade students on topics such as child care, nutrition and food science.
- Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including small-group learning and current technology.
Reading Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center Center
Levittown, NY
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to students falling behind in reading and fluency skills.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
Data Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
Jamaica, NY
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Levittown School District
Levittown, NY
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY08.2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2003
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Middle School Education
- Student engagement
- Inquiry-based learning
- Individual and group instruction
- Elementary education
Certification
- Professional Certification -Childhood Education 5-9
- Emergency Covid-19 Certification- English Language Arts 5-9 (Pending)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Hicksville School District
04.2022 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Farmingdale School District
09.2021 - 04.2022
Middle School Science Teacher-Leave Replacement
East Meadow School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
Family and Consumer Sciences Leave Replacement
East Meadow School District
11.2019 - 06.2020
Reading Tutor
TASK Long Island
03.2019 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
East Meadow School District
11.2017 - Current
Reading Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center Center
10.2014 - 04.2018
Data Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
01.2014 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Levittown School District
02.2010 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Literacy Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
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