Kayla Sodano
Center Moriches,New York
Summary
Seeking a special education student teaching placement in grades 1, 2, or 3 and grades 4, 5, or 6 in self-contained classes, resource room, or inclusion settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
Julie's Storybook Nursery
05.2025 - Current
- Encouraged social and emotional growth through guided play, conversation, and cooperative learning experiences
- Developed hands-on learning stations and activities to strengthen fine motor and cognitive skills
- Helped children establish daily routines to support independence and time management
Teacher’s Assistant
All About the Little Ones
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised children to maintain safety and well-being
- Assessed individual strengths and tailored instruction accordingly
- Completed professional development courses to deepen understanding of safe child practices
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph’s University
Patchogue, New York05.2026
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Experienced with SMART Board Technology
- VIRTUS trained, 2025
- Fingerprint clearance, 2024
- TEACH account activated
Certification
- Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, In Progress
- Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, In Progress
- Students with Disabilities: Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, In Progress
- Students with Disabilities: Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, In Progress
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
St. Josephs Women’s Lacrosse Team, Member, 2022-Present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- East Moriches Elementary School, East Moriches, New York, Student Teaching, Grade 3, October 2025- December 2025
- Guided students in developing problem-solving skills and applying concepts independently
- Planned activities that promoted collaboration, curiosity, and self-assurance
- Integrated hands-on tools and manipulatives to make lessons memorable and meaningful
- East Moriches Middle School, East Moriches, New York, Student Teaching, Grade 5, September 2025- October 2025
- Differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of all students
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment emphasizing participation, respect, and teamwork
- Monitored student progress and adjusted activities to reinforce learning goals
- Our Lady of The Hamptons Regional Catholic School, Southampton, New York, Fieldwork Participant, Grades 4 and 6, February 2025- May 2025
- Adjusted instructional material to fit the needs of students with 504 plans and IEP’s
- Supported students in developing independence and confidence in their work
- Applied classroom management strategies to ensure a structured and positive environment
- Westhampton Beach Elementary School, Westhampton Beach, New York, Fieldwork Participant, Kindergarten, Grade 1, October 2024 – December 2024
- Documented and applied successful classroom methods to create a positive learning environment
- Facilitated collaboration among students and peers
- Volunteered to support students struggling with concepts
- Saint Mark’s Bright Beginnings Preschool, Westhampton Beach, New York, Fieldwork Participant, Pre K, October 2024- December 2024
- Aligned lessons to be fitting with the individual learning values of the school
- Set expectations and reinforced classroom rules for safety
- Delivered instruction that motivated students and made learning fun
HONORS & AWARDS
St. Joseph’s University Scholastic Achievement Scholarship, 2022-Present, Dean’s List, 2022-2024
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Julie's Storybook Nursery
05.2025 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant
All About the Little Ones
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph’s University