Katie Santorelli
Teacher
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Paraprofessional offers 5 years in ICT and self-contained classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong expertise in classroom and crisis management. Experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teaching position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Paraprofessional
West Babylon Union Free School District
West Babylon, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Lead small group lessons and reinforced instruction from lead teacher.
- Modified and administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Supported lead teacher and students by carrying out tailored behavioral plans.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Ensured the safety and social emotional health of students by creating a safe inclusive classroom environment.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
West Babylon School District
West Babylon, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created differentiated lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided relevant and timely feedback on student assignments.
- Applied fair grading practices consistently to evaluate students' work and assign letter or number values.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
- Checked course materials, lessons and assignments for discrepancies and helped senior teachers resolve problems.
- Identified negative trends such as groups of students missing key concepts and worked with professors to resolve concerns.
Lunch Room Monitor
Levittown School District
Levittown, NY
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
- Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items.
- Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
- Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY 09.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY 01.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Childhood Education
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY 09.2020 - Current
Skills
Special education
Educational assistance
Classroom support
Social development and integration
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Activity Planning
Differentiated instruction
Behavior improvements
IEP compliance
Teacher Support
Certification
NYS Initial Certification Childhood Education
Timeline
NYS Initial Certification Childhood Education
01-2023
SPED Extension Childhood Education
01-2023
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
West Babylon School District
09.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Childhood Education
New York Institute of Technology
09.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional
West Babylon Union Free School District
11.2018 - Current
Lunch Room Monitor
Levittown School District
12.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY Farmingdale
01.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
09.2011 - 12.2013