Kristen DiGiorgio
Manorville,NY
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Westhampton Beach Ufsd
Westhampton, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and instructional goals.
- Assisted with modifications of materials for students with IEP's.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and maintained Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) bookroom, including preparing assessment materials, alphabetizing resources by grade/level/title, and implementing color-coded organization systems throughout the school year.
Special Education Student Teacher
Middle Country School District
Selden, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked with self contained 15:1:1 grade 3 and an 8:1:2 grades 3-6 (PRAISE)
- Developed strong rapport with students by fostering an inclusive classroom culture that valued respect, empathy, and collaboration.
- Provided one-on-one support to students during class time, ensuring they understood key concepts and stayed engaged in lessons.
- Assisted in implementing behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Designed creative and engaging instructional materials to enhance student understanding of key concepts across multiple subject areas.
Student Teacher
Dayton Avenue Elementary School
Manorville, NY
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked in grade 3 and grade 4 teachers in classrooms with English Language Learners by applying current educational standards and best teaching practices.
- Prompted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet the needs of different types of learners.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course materials.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NY05-2025
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY12-2027
Skills
- Fostering a positive learning environment
- Effective classroom management
- Growth mindset
- Diverse learning strategies
- Experience with autism spectrum
- Foundational knowledge of individualized education plans (IEPs)
Certification
- Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, November 2025
- Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, November 2025
- Students with Disabilities: Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, November 2025
- Students with Disabilities: Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, November 2025
Extra Curricular Activities
- Led afterschool RISE first-grade enrichment program, designing and facilitating engaging activities to support students' academic growth in literacy and math. April 2026
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Westhampton Beach Ufsd
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Student Teacher
Middle Country School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
Dayton Avenue Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
SUNY, Brockport
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph's University