LUCA LARSEN-SANTANDER
Teacher Assistant
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and innovative Technology Teacher (STEM) with experience inspiring students to engage actively with cutting-edge technological concepts. Skilled in designing comprehensive curriculum plans, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and utilizing diverse teaching methodologies to cultivate a deep understanding of technology K-12. Knowledgeable in Scratch, Arduino Robotics, HTML, PYthon programming languages. Adept at integrating technology across disciplines, and committed to equipping students with practical skills essential for the digital age. Known for a collaborative approach in guiding students toward technological proficiency, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Passionate about empowering learners to become adept, adaptable, and responsible users of technology. Fully bilingual Spanish / English.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Student Teacher
DOE
9 2023 - 06.2024
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students in Brooklyn Tech High School.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies in Urban Assembly Technical High School school.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning Mott Hall II middle School.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities
Certified Teacher Assistant
DOE
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
Bilingual Education Teacher Assistant
British Council School
09.2015 - 12.2018
- British Council School into one of most prestigious educational institutions in Spain
- More than 10,000 Spanish students and other nationalities have passed through thru classrooms providing truly bilingual and bi-cultural environment open to families worldwide
- Provided customized assistance to students with various special needs and positively contributed to optimizing learner engagement with effective lesson plans and classroom management
- Used various teaching techniques to create customized instruction to meet individual student needs and learning styles
- Participated in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems
- Coordinated and implemented educational curriculum to help every child in meeting early learning standards
- Supported pupils to complement their learning outside classroom, encouraging creativity and confidence through participation in artistic, scientific, and economic projects and public speaking
- Accomplishment: Received recognition for being deeply committed to supporting teachers and students within school mission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology Teacher Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY 09.2021 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Gibbs School
New York, NY 09.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
Initial Certificate - Technology Education (k-12) (Jun, 2025)
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
DOE
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Technology Teacher Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
09.2021 - 06.2024
Bilingual Education Teacher Assistant
British Council School
09.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Gibbs School
09.2014 - 06.2016
Student Teacher
DOE
9 2023 - 06.2024
Languages
Spanish
Excellent
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