Monique Calabro
Old Bethpage,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Farmingdale UFSD, excelling in relationship building, student support and engagement. Developed innovative, inquiry-based activities that fostered critical thinking and collaboration. Adept at mentoring new teachers and integrating technology to enhance learning experiences, ensuring alignment with New York State and Next Generation Science Standards. Adaptable to evolving educational needs and committed to student success.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Chemistry Teacher
Farmingdale UFSD
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration during discussions.
- Implemented hands-on laboratory experiments to reinforce theoretical knowledge and promote scientific inquiry.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for engaging students in the classroom and managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to stay updated on best practices in chemistry instruction and pedagogy.
- Advisor to the Women in STEM club
Professional Assistant
Suffolk County Community College
09.1985 - Current
- Prepared lab for experiments using chemistry and biology knowledge and instructional information.
- Organized instructional materials, equipment, facilities and solutions for experiments.
- Facilitated clear communication between team members through regular progress updates regarding ongoing experiments.
Middle School Science Teacher
Farmingdale UFSD
09.1992 - 06.2020
- Promoted a love for science by integrating engaging inquiry-based activities into daily lessons, sparking curiosity and critical thinking skills among students.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Differentiated instruction for students registered in Gifted, Inclusion and ELL classes.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
HS Biology, Earth Science and Chemistry Teacher
Farmingdale UFSD
10.1984 - 06.1989
Education
Master of Science - Foods And Nutrition
Marywood University
Scranton, PABachelor of Arts - Biology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Lesson planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Educational best practices
- Teacher mentoring
- Student engagement
- Student assessment proficiency
Certification
- NYS License: Chemistry and General Science 7-12
Languages
Proficient in German and Spanish
Timeline
High School Chemistry Teacher
Farmingdale UFSD
09.2020 - 06.2025
Middle School Science Teacher
Farmingdale UFSD
09.1992 - 06.2020
Professional Assistant
Suffolk County Community College
09.1985 - Current
HS Biology, Earth Science and Chemistry Teacher
Farmingdale UFSD
10.1984 - 06.1989
Master of Science - Foods And Nutrition
Marywood University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Binghamton University
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