Teresa Proto
Township of Washington
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology. Proven ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes. Strong communication skills facilitate positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that inspire a love of learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Teacher
Catapult Learning
Westchester County
11.2019 - Current
- Enhanced student achievement by implementing targeted instructional models in reading and mathematics.
Utilized various strategies to engage students and inspire enthusiasm for learning.
Managed lesson plans, student records, progress reports, and supply inventories efficiently.
Consulted with supervisors, school staff, and parents to align efforts and communicate student progress.
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Patrick’s School
Yorktown Heights
09.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented inclusive lesson plans for fifth grade across all subjects at K-8 parochial school.
- Designed lessons aligned with Next Generation Standards, achieving top 20% ranking in ELA and Math on state exams.
- Incorporated diverse activities to accommodate various learning styles using Smart Board and STREAM lab.
- Administered formal and informal assessments, analyzing results to track student progress and refine methodologies.
- Established classroom routines and protocols to foster a respectful, productive learning environment.
- Facilitated parental involvement through regular communication via meetings, written correspondence, and classroom web page.
- Mentored new teachers in lesson planning, assessment strategies, and technology integration.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Visitation School
Bronx
09.2005 - 06.2017
- Delivered comprehensive instruction across all fifth-grade subjects in inclusive settings.
Created and executed lesson plans, regularly evaluating student performance.
Customized teaching strategies to support maximum learning for diverse student populations.
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts/Journalism
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY02.1996
Professional Certification - Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
New YorkStandard Certification - Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-5)
New JerseySkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Instructional design
- Assessment analysis
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Part-Time Teacher
Catapult Learning
11.2019 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Patrick’s School
09.2017 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Visitation School
09.2005 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts/Journalism
Iona College