Robin D'Abate
Painesville,Ohio
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Excellent ability to utilize constructive feedback for personal and professional growth. Provides instruction and support to students with a variety of strengths and challenges. Creates and maintains positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ESC of The Western Reserve
Painesville, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Consistently received positive feedback from teachers and administrators for dedication to student success and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Teacher Assistant
Riverside Local Schools
Painesville Township, Ohio
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Established strong rapport with students and families through open communication channels and consistent feedback on academic progress.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated small-group and 1:1 instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
- Implemented differentiated instructional approaches based on varying student abilities and interests to ensure equity in learning opportunities.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
Paraprofessional
Painesville City Schools
Painesville, Ohio
01.2013 - 10.2022
- Provided a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment for children
- Conducted one-on-one and small-group instruction in all subjects
- Collaborated with staff and colleagues
- Implemented accommodations and modifications necessary for special education students to learn in the classroom successfully
- Assisted in behavior management as needed during lesson delivery
Education
Elementary Education and Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
Skills
- Classroom experience
- Special education support
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Classroom technology
- Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Strong and effective communicator
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ESC of The Western Reserve
01.2025 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Riverside Local Schools
10.2022 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional
Painesville City Schools
01.2013 - 10.2022
Elementary Education and Special Education -
Grand Canyon University