Paige Rotondo
Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 4 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Horace Mann Laboratory School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Waitress/Bartender
Cafe Salernos
10.2013 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Pre-K Teacher
Bates Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
Nursery Teacher
Devereux Montessori School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering a nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure all materials were readily available for planned activities throughout the day.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed students'' early literacy skills through storytime sessions, engaging activities, and guided reading exercises.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication and involvement in school events, promoting a strong home-school connection.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, attendance logs, and other pertinent information required for administrative purposes or parent-teacher conferences.
- Assessed student progress regularly and adapted instructional techniques to meet individual needs, resulting in improved performance for struggling learners.
- Contributed to the creation of an inclusive classroom culture by celebrating diversity through lessons on various cultures, traditions, and holidays.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that catered to the diverse needs of students.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Creation Station Pre School And Daycare
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
- Cultivated a love for reading among students by incorporating age-appropriate literature into the curriculum.
- Championed a positive classroom culture by celebrating student achievements and fostering mutual respect among peers.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
- Promoted early literacy skills by integrating phonics-based activities into daily routines.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - American Studies
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2019
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Behavior Management
- Parent Communication
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Social skills
- Emotional Support
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Horace Mann Laboratory School
07.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Bates Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2023
Nursery Teacher
Devereux Montessori School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Creation Station Pre School And Daycare
05.2016 - 08.2019
Waitress/Bartender
Cafe Salernos
10.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - American Studies
Salem State University
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