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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
2022.09 - 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
2008.01 - 2023.01
  • 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
2005.05 - 2008.01
  • 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
1998.09 - 2002.01
  • 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
- 1998.08
  • 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
1997.02 - 1998.06
  • Substitute teacher for grades K-6.

Administrative Assistant

JP Morgan
1994.01 - 1995.01
  • 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 York
01.1997

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
2022.09 - Current

Business Manager

Porcelain Industries
2008.01 - 2023.01

Vocational / GED Literacy Teacher

Outreach Project
2005.05 - 2008.01

Elementary Teacher

Amityville UFSD
1998.09 - 2002.01

Substitute Teacher

Babylon Schools
1997.02 - 1998.06

Administrative Assistant

JP Morgan
1994.01 - 1995.01

Summer School Teacher

Amityville UFSD
- 1998.08

Master of Science in Elementary Education -

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
New York State Permanent Teaching Certification
Rachel Monastero