Stephanie Casting
Woodhaven,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead STEM AP Calculus Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom: shifting between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Research Associate
Columbia University School Of Nursing
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Enrolled study participants, primarily Black and Latinx high school students with uncontrolled asthma
- Assisted principal investigator by collecting data through assessments and interviews of research participants
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to produce reports of results
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
- Organized, mailed, and photocopied study materials
College Access Mentor
Breakthrough New York
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with college access manager to foster access to resources and support
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Columbia University, Center For American Studies
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
- Prepared letters of recommendation for students looking to obtain internships and cooperative opportunities.
Group Facilitator
Columbia University, Undergraduate Student Life
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained positive, comforting environment that felt safe and inviting to students
- Educated in various types of techniques and skills to better understand people from diverse walks of life and cultures
- Planned and facilitated Diversity and Equity workshops in accordance with university curricula
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students
- Delivered upbeat and interesting presentations to promote community-building based on self-identified characteristics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Public Health
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- Fluent in Haitian Creole
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Community Involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Conflict resolution
- Student-Centered Learning
Timeline
Lead STEM AP Calculus Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
02.2023 - 11.2023
Research Associate
Columbia University School Of Nursing
10.2022 - 02.2023
College Access Mentor
Breakthrough New York
08.2021 - 06.2022
Group Facilitator
Columbia University, Undergraduate Student Life
08.2021 - 09.2021
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Columbia University, Center For American Studies
07.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Public Health
Columbia University in The City of New York
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