Patricia A Castellani
Long Beach
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and administration, including experience at Abt Limousine Service, Inc. Proficient in Microsoft Office and the Wilson Reading System, I excel in fostering student engagement and facilitating effective communication. Adept at managing complex schedules and enhancing operational efficiency, I bring a blend of organizational and interpersonal skills to every role.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Beach West Elementary School
Long Beach
10.2023 - Current
- Support the Principal, Assistant Principal, faculty and staff in daily operations
- Schedule meetings with central administration, school board members, parents and community members
- Draw up spreadsheets for New York State testing for English, Math and Science
- Liaise between faculty and parents
- Maintain student transportation schedules
- General office tasks including answering phones, emails, calendars, photocopies
- Elementary School consisting of Pre-K through 5th grade
Harriet Eisman Community School
Long Beach
09.2023 - Current
- Teach English and Social Studies to at-risk students
- Facilitate curriculum based on reading level
- Tutor 1:1 and implement social emotional learning
- Proctor midterm and final exams toward graduation
- Schedule and accompany students on field trips to historic sites, museums, Broadway shows and movies
- Private alternative high school registered with New York State Education Department
Teaching Assistant
Long Beach Middle School
Long Beach
09.2017 - 10.2023
- Support all areas of Special Education-graphic organizers, scaffold lessons and laddering
- Work directly with Reading teachers in Read 180 program; develop and review assignments
- Tutor 1:1 with homebound students
- Facilitate Enrichment programs
- Middle School consists of 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
Executive Assistant to the President and VP Treasurer
Abt Limousine Service, Inc
New York
01.1999 - 03.2020
- Administered daily calendars both professional and private
- Scheduled everyday activity and dispatch
- Facilitated ground transportation for international and domestic travel
- Handled all accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Processed weekly payroll and employee benefits
- Applied for all New York City required permits and licenses
- Reconciled monthly and weekly reports
- Reconciled quarterly and annual financial reports
- Privately owned, family run business
Licensing Coordinator
Britt Allcroft, Inc
New York
07.1996 - 12.1998
- Produced Thomas the Tank engine and Friends and Shining Time Station
- Reported to the Director of Licensing
- Scheduled all meetings and international travel and dispatch
- Liaise between the New York And United Kingdom offices on a daily basis
- Facilitated the monthly newsletter and fan club
- Children’s television and merchandising company
Elementary School Teacher
PS 54Q
Jamaica
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Third grade reading and phonics
- NYC DOE
Education
Elementary Education - concentration English
St. John’s University
01.1995
High School -
St Vincent Ferrer High School
01.1991
Skills
- Wilson Reading System
- CPR and AED certification
- Mandated reporting
- Special education training
- Microsoft Outlook and Office 365
- PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
- Google Suite expertise
- Canva design skills
References
Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Long Beach West Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
Harriet Eisman Community School
09.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Long Beach Middle School
09.2017 - 10.2023
Executive Assistant to the President and VP Treasurer
Abt Limousine Service, Inc
01.1999 - 03.2020
Licensing Coordinator
Britt Allcroft, Inc
07.1996 - 12.1998
Elementary School Teacher
PS 54Q
09.1995 - 06.1996
Elementary Education - concentration English
St. John’s University
High School -
St Vincent Ferrer High School