Leah Carfagno
Billerica,MA
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven expertise in classroom organization and effective communication, demonstrated across roles including Specialized Instructional Assistant at Town of Lexington. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments and fostering academic success through collaborative teamwork and a growth mindset. Certified in Google, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills to enhance student learning experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Instructional Assistant
Town of Lexington
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Kindergarten Coordinator
Lextended Day
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Planned and organized weekly activities for the kids, such as read aloud, crafts, and physical education games.
- Monitored children out on the playground and made sure they remained safe and used the structure and equipment in an expected way.
- Helped problem solve with kids.
- Planned and bought healthy daily snacks for the whole week for the entire after school program.
- Established and ran a comic book club weekly with children who were interested in the topic, where they creatively designed their own super hero and wrote and illustrated comic books about them.
Before and After School Teacher
Lexington Community Education
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and [Type] recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2020
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Certified in Google
- Collaborative teamwork
- Growth mindset
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Specialized Instructional Assistant
Town of Lexington
10.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Coordinator
Lextended Day
05.2019 - 10.2021
Before and After School Teacher
Lexington Community Education
07.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
Southern New Hampshire University
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