Madelena Taverno
Merion Station,Pa
Summary
Driven and compassionate educator with extensive experience in special education and mathematics instruction, notably at Delaware Valley Friends School. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, leveraging skills in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Demonstrated success in enhancing student outcomes through collaborative teaching and individualized support. Proficient in classroom technology and effective communication, fostering significant academic and social progress. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Secondary Paraprofessional
Radnor High School
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Server
Not Your Average Joes
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Upper School Mathematics Teacher
Delaware Valley Friends School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Improved students'' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility of content for all students.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication and involvement in school events, strengthening the home-school connection.
Teaching Assistant (Internship)
Cynwyd Elementary School
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Supported lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Elementary Special Ed Paraprofessional(Internship)
New Eagle Elementary School
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Server
First Watch
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Education
M.Ed - Secondary Mathematic Education
DeSales University
Allentown12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Cabrini University
Wayne, PA05.2021
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom Organization
- IEP familiarity
- CPR and First Aid
- Classroom Management
- Instructional support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Small Group Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Disability Awareness
- Schedule Management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Creating Visual Displays
- Social development and integration
- Adaptive technology
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Test Proctoring
- Mathematics Instruction
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Timeline
Special Education Secondary Paraprofessional
Radnor High School
08.2024 - Current
Server
Not Your Average Joes
08.2023 - 08.2024
Upper School Mathematics Teacher
Delaware Valley Friends School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Teaching Assistant (Internship)
Cynwyd Elementary School
09.2020 - 01.2021
Elementary Special Ed Paraprofessional(Internship)
New Eagle Elementary School
03.2020 - 06.2020
Server
First Watch
09.2019 - 10.2021
M.Ed - Secondary Mathematic Education
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Cabrini University