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Kristen Casaletto

Staten Island

Summary

Seasoned professional familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

New Dorp High School
10.2012 - Current
  • Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Supervise after school activities such as clubs and student council.
  • Utilize technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Encourage critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Enforce school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Manage student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Worked collaboratively with families, teachers, administrators, related service providers, outside agencies, and community organizations concerning the educational program for students with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Prepare and maintain classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Participate in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Plan field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Coordinator of a Smaller Learning Community, The Academy of Fine and Dramatic Arts (AFADA), at New Dorp High School
  • Assist in all AFADA productions: Blackbox, Spring Musical, Winter Concert and International Festival.
  • Oversee fundraising for AFADA.
  • Worked as security for after school activities.

Paraprofessional

NYC Department of Education
05.2006 - 09.2012
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
  • Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Touro College
New York, NY
05-2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY
05-2008

High School Diploma -

New Dorp High School
Staten Island, NY
06-2001

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Engagement
  • Group Instruction
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Special Needs Students
  • Critical Thinking
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student rapport
  • Technology Integration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • IEP planning
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Excellent classroom management

Timeline

Teacher

New Dorp High School
10.2012 - Current

Paraprofessional

NYC Department of Education
05.2006 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York

Master of Arts - Special Education

Touro College

High School Diploma -

New Dorp High School

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