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Sara Henna Kastel

Lakewood,NJ

Summary

Experienced education professional working in a co-teaching role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in classroom management, and effective communication. Reliable and adaptable with passion for fostering positive learning environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Teacher

School For Children With Hidden Intelligence Schi
09.2024 - Current
  • Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Paraprofessional

School For Children With Hidden Intelligence Schi
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.

Teacher's Assistant

Strivright the Auditory Oral School of New York
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs, providing special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
  • Helped students develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning
  • Assisted students with usage and maintenance of hearing devices
  • Provided instruction for students in a remote classroom

Teacher's Assistant

South Bend Hebrew Day School
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assisted instructional staff with material preparation and with implementation of lessons and activities
  • Participated with children in activities
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Maintained, organized, and cleaned classroom, play areas, and materials

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Daeman University
Albany, NY
02-2026

Bachelor of Liberal Arts -

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
02-2022

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Materials Preparation
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Special needs students
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student engagement

Timeline

Co-Teacher

School For Children With Hidden Intelligence Schi
09.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional

School For Children With Hidden Intelligence Schi
09.2021 - 06.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Strivright the Auditory Oral School of New York
09.2018 - 07.2021

Teacher's Assistant

South Bend Hebrew Day School
09.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Daeman University

Bachelor of Liberal Arts -

Excelsior College
Sara Henna Kastel