Lia Maletta
East Northport
Summary
Accomplished UPK Teacher dedicated with strong ambition to furthering my educational career as an educator. Devoted to continuing to compose classroom environments where learners feel recognized, safe, and eager to learn. Understanding that curriculum is a "revolving door" with continuous ways to reflect upon and improve teaching and learning strategies for all students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UPK Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2024 - Current
- Nurtured critical thinking skills by challenging students with open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Designed dynamic cross-curricular/interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities, promoting active and differentiated learning for all students.
- Fostered skills of independency to promote stronger feelings of autonomy.
- Cultivated a positive classroom climate through implementing effective classroom management strategies with clear expectations for behavior and boundaries.
Student Teacher
Little Harvard Preschool
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed lesson plans that solely incorporated hands-on activities tailored to the preschool age for developmentally appropriate student engagement.
- Observed and fostered "learn through play" technique to support individualized educational path.
Student Teacher
Taft Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported diverse fourth-grade special education learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to fit individual needs and abilities.
- Implemented appropriate assessment tools to monitor student progress and data, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Collaborated with staff and administration to write measurable and obtainable IEP goals for students.
Student Teacher
Sargent Elementary School
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked alongside a second grade classroom teacher to study current learning standards, best practices, and classroom management strategies.
- Facilitated and lead whole group, small group, and one-on-one multi-subject lessons.
- Familiarized with digitally tracking data and analyzing that data to detect learning strengths and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05-2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology
- Educational Leadership
- Social Skills Development
Certification
- Early Childhood Education - New York State Department of Education
- Childhood Education - New York State Department of Education
- Special Education - New York State Department of Education
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society
- Phi Alpha Theta International History Honor Society
Timeline
UPK Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Little Harvard Preschool
12.2023 - 01.2024
Student Teacher
Taft Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2023
Student Teacher
Sargent Elementary School
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Early Childhood Education - New York State Department of Education
- Childhood Education - New York State Department of Education
- Special Education - New York State Department of Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Mount Saint Mary College
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