Kathy Calcano
Cortlandt Manor,NY
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Nyc Doe
Bronx , NY
2020.08 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Substitute Teacher
Nyc Doe
Manhattan , NY
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
Paraprofessional
Nyc Doe
Manhattan , NY
2002.08 - 2012.08
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY2018-05
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- IEP planning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Special Education
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- New York State Teaching License
Affiliations
- Member of Pathfinder's club, teaching children Bible lessons.
Timeline
Teacher
Nyc Doe
2020.08 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Nyc Doe
2017.08 - 2018.08
Paraprofessional
Nyc Doe
2002.08 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Special Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
- New York State Teaching License
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