Katelyn Acquino
Southampton,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, enhancing student literacy through innovative curriculum development and effective communication. Skilled in differentiated instruction and special education support, I foster a positive learning environment while implementing targeted interventions that drive student success and engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Tuckahoe Common School District
Southampton, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in strategically creating an independent environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate learning challenges.
- Collaborated in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
LEAD EDUCATOR | TEACHER
The Social Coop
Center Moriches, New York
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed, executed, and crafted course curriculum, integrated an array of literature resources, writing assignments, and multimedia elements to lead a 25% enhancement in student literacy and comprehension rates.
- Improved class satisfaction optimized through curated engaging lessons, empowered students through assessment choice, and fostered creative pathways that boosted satisfaction and motivation of my students.
- Authored comprehensive quarterly documentation outlining student benchmarks, identifying areas of weakness, and creating needs assessments to implement early conflict resolution strategies
- Utilized virtual and engaging assessment tools to identify strengths and challenges, and developing targeted interventions to help students succeed.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups at The Social Coop.
Teachers Assistant
Tuckahoe Common School District
Southampton , NY
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Supported students in daily activities and academic tasks during lessons.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained cleanliness for effective learning space.
HEALTH COUNSELOR | MANAGER | PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | REAL ESTATE AGENT
Feelin02Good
Long Island
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed exceptional communication with brand continuity via email, live chat, social media, phone calls, surveys, and in-person interactions with over 25+ clients daily with 98% of clients giving a positive review of the support.
- Constructed 100+ new client relationships through active listening, using transparent and personalized communication, showing appreciation through being empathetic, and following up promptly when necessary.
- Executed stakeholder updates on project status, promoted clear team communication, maintained up-to-date documentation, and revamped communication approaches to communicate checkpoints to stakeholders 3+ times/yr
- Maintained strict confidentiality for all clients, managed sensitive data for over 500 clients, upheld full compliance with data protection laws, and utilized robust data management systems which resulted in a 100% record of data security.
Education
Bachelor - Arts in Education
Lesley University
Cambridge05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Alfred University
Alfred, NYSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education support
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Educational technology
- Motivation techniques
- Effective communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Student health and safety
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group instruction
- Special needs education
Certification
NYSED Early Childhood Teacher
NYSED Special Education Teacher (Birth-2nd) (Pending)
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Foundations of Social Emotional Learning and Character Development Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LEAD EDUCATOR | TEACHER
The Social Coop
09.2023 - 06.2024
Teachers Assistant
Tuckahoe Common School District
01.2021 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Tuckahoe Common School District
01.2021 - 08.2023
HEALTH COUNSELOR | MANAGER | PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | REAL ESTATE AGENT
Feelin02Good
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor - Arts in Education
Lesley University
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Alfred University
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