Katrina Mingos
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Substitute Teacher
Lansing Central School District
09.2024 - Current
- Adapted instructional materials to effectively address individual student needs.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior to foster a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged positive student behavior through clear and effective communication.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess to ensure safety and engagement.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
RC Buckley Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Guided students through daily routines and personal development tasks to foster independence.
- Engaged children in interactive play to enhance social skills and cooperation.
- Coordinated small group activities that promoted peer interaction and enhanced learning experiences.
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Organized educational materials and maintained a clean learning environment.
Special Education Teacher Aide
RC Buckley Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Encourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in the classroom setting.
- Encourage and assist students with special needs in completing and applying academic concepts.
- Provide support to the Special Education Teacher with curriculum delivery.
- Provide support to the Special Education teacher and student(s) with student behavior management.
- Provide support to the student(s) with special needs throughout the day.
Certified Child Life Specialist
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2003 - 09.2009
- Apply Child Life principles to provide therapeutic activities for patients and families.
- Use knowledge of growth and development to lead and supervise playroom groups and individual play sessions at bedside.
- Provide education regarding illness/condition, treatment and coping techniques to patients and family members as appropriate.
- Facilitated sibling support activities, enhancing coping mechanisms for children affected by family illness.
- Delivered bereavement support services, providing emotional support to families and staff during healthcare loss.
- Documented Child Life services, ensuring comprehensive records for continuity of care and program evaluation.
- Function as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, integrating goals and plans to promote optimal patient care that is family centered, developmentally appropriate and psychosocially sound.
- Orients and supervises Child Life & Education Department staff, students and volunteers.
Child Life Specialist
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
05.2002 - 06.2003
- Apply Child Life principles to provide therapeutic activities for Inpatient Adolescent Unit including; Sickle Cell, Cystic Fibrosis and Kidney/Liver Transplant.
- Used knowledge of growth and development to lead and supervise playroom groups and individual bedside sessions.
- Observe and formally or informally evaluate patients, noting developmental levels, social skills, sensory abilities and adjustment concerns.
- Participate in patient/family teaching to provide information to prepare them for surgical or medical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Humanities Concentration : Child Life
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Boston, MACompleted 3 years of Elementary Education -
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Adaptive instruction
- Student engagement
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Facilitating group activities
- Behavior modeling
- Communication strategies
- Adaptable
Timeline
Contract Substitute Teacher
Lansing Central School District
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
RC Buckley Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher Aide
RC Buckley Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Child Life Specialist
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2003 - 09.2009
Child Life Specialist
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
05.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Humanities Concentration : Child Life
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Completed 3 years of Elementary Education -
St. Bonaventure University