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Karen Montefalco

Karen Montefalco

Educator
Boston,MA
"Education... beyond all other devices of human origin, is a great equalizer of conditions of men- - the balance wheel of the social machinery...It does better than to disarm the poor of their hostility toward the rich; it prevents being poor."
Horace Mann

Summary

Dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to increase confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and creating personalized goals for each student. Creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students and parents from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans, in all modalities, to reach all types of learners.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

STREAM Homeschool Partnership & Academy
06.2022 - Current
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning, moving around to manage classroom behaviors.
  • Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Tutor

Self-Employed
02.2016 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, and parents to complete homework assignments, identify challenging areas and use positive reinforcements to accomplish 85% success rate in targeted areas.
  • Provided appropriate learning materials for students, often self-created or teacher-student created to be used as resources.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.

Educator, Grades 6th, 3rd, 2nd.,

Easton Public Schools
Easton, MA
09.2000 - 06.2015
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge of [Technique] by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for 21-24 students.
  • Instructed up to 24 students individually and in groups on math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies subjects.
  • Completed student progress reports on quarterly basis to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Together with Special Education Teacher, managed caseload of up to approximately 8 students per year with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
05.2020

A ten month graduate degree offered requiring daytime hours spent in a classroom either substitute teaching or observing and evening hours taking graduate courses.

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Stonehill College, North Easton, MA
05.1991

Skills

  • Elementary/Middle School Education
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Remote Learning/Facilitate Online Learning
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Social Development
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Educational Strategies
  • Educational Games
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Behavior Management
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Student Engagement and Development
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Support Emotional Needs
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Anti-Bullying Techniques
  • Computer Proficiency
  • District Standards
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Educator - STREAM Homeschool Partnership & Academy
06.2022 - Current
Tutor - Self-Employed
02.2016 - 08.2022
Educator, Grades 6th, 3rd, 2nd., - Easton Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2015
University of New Haven - Master of Science, Elementary Education
Stonehill College - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

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