Rachel Monastero
Holbrook,NY
Summary
Accomplished Elementary Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th and 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Academy Charter School
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the academic progress of students in an integrated cooperative teaching classroom, working with a student population functioning below grade level
- Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration
- Base instruction on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEP's as necessary
- Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
- Use data to drive instruction, develop actions plans, and modify teaching modality based on the results and needs of students
- Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication to ensure student engagement
- Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school's formative and summative assessment tools (Star Assessments and F&P testing)
- Created Social Studies and Science lesson plans for the team, including PowerPoint slides for weekly implementation
- Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
- Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
- Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student progress to improve instruction
- Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
- Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances
- Attend grade team meetings daily to review lesson plans and collaborate
- Communicate with parents daily on ClassDojo, maintain PTC log, and post weekly newsletters
- Maintain artifacts for Danielson Domain four binder
- Create student class portfolios with progress-monitoring spread sheets.
Business Manager
Porcelain Industries
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of the business
- Responsible for daily billing, ordering, and receiving
- Managed accounts payable and receivables
- Worked with property managers coordinating site repairs
- Trained and supervised office staff.
Vocational / GED Literacy Teacher
Outreach Project
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for teaching adolescents and adults in remedial education classes
- Prepared students for the (GED) General Educational Development Test, administered Tabe testing
- Conducted individual and group classes to teach students basic English Language and Math Skills
- Consulted with counselors to develop individualized learning plans.
Elementary Teacher
Amityville UFSD
09.1998 - 01.2002
- Taught 4th and 5th grade
- Taught all subject areas to a diverse student population
- Prepared ELA, Math, and a Science lessons to increase student achievement and success on the New York State assessments
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests
- Developed Assured Reading Assessments for all reading and content area units
- Designed and implemented Guided Reading lessons
- Instructional Support Team teaching representative
- Supervising / Cooperative host teacher for student teachers
- Chairperson of the In-Service Staff Development Committee
- Awarded tenure in 2001.
Summer School Teacher
Amityville UFSD
- 08.1998
- Focused instruction on increasing reading comprehension and math computational skills
- Used a variety of instructional strategies to motivate students and help connect their learning to real life experiences.
Substitute Teacher
Babylon Schools
02.1997 - 06.1998
- Substitute teacher for grades K-6.
Administrative Assistant
JP Morgan
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Responsible for giving demonstrations and teaching the use of various software packages to departmental staff
- Formatted reports, spreadsheets, flowcharts, data flow diagrams, and graphs using a variety of software packages
- Assisted in research and data compilation for reports and presentations
- Coordinated internal and external conferences and training activities.
Education
Master of Science in Elementary Education -
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, New York01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power point
- Microsoft Project
Certification
New York State Permanent Teaching Certification
Timeline
5th and 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Academy Charter School
09.2022 - Current
Business Manager
Porcelain Industries
01.2008 - 01.2023
Vocational / GED Literacy Teacher
Outreach Project
05.2005 - 01.2008
Elementary Teacher
Amityville UFSD
09.1998 - 01.2002
Substitute Teacher
Babylon Schools
02.1997 - 06.1998
Administrative Assistant
JP Morgan
01.1994 - 01.1995
Summer School Teacher
Amityville UFSD
- 08.1998
Master of Science in Elementary Education -
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
New York State Permanent Teaching Certification
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