Vania M Aranda Kuin-Casey
Levittown,USA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate, creative, and effective Special Education Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. With an extensive background, a solid foundation in educational principles, and a passion for fostering student development through designing engaging differentiated lesson plans to meet different student needs. Successfully guiding students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods while demonstrating proficiency in classroom management and summative assessments. Skilled in curriculum planning by focusing on effective educational methods, strategies, and appropriate learning skills. Competent and dedicated to utilizing both classroom and online technologies to make a positive impact and contribute to team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourh Grade Classroom Teacher
The Waldorf School of Garden City
09.2024 - Current
- Designed engaging hands-on activities that reinforced key concepts while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring academic success and growth.
- Contributed to a successful school culture by participating in various committees focused on initiatives such as curriculum development, parent involvement strategies, or teacher evaluation processes.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and upcoming events or assignments.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the varying abilities and learning styles of all students in the class.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards, and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Third Grade Lead Teacher
The Waldorf School of Garden City
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Planned lessons heavily focused on the arts, handwork, storytelling, and imaginative play while integrating core academic subjects.
- Collaborated with team members in developing cross-curricular units, enhancing the relevancy of content across subjects.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade levels.
Second Grade Lead Teacher
The Waldorf School of Garden City
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Classroom Teacher
P.S 19 Marino Jeantet
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Private Tutoring
Bookend Tutoring
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed scheduling and logistics for private tutoring sessions, ensuring punctuality and optimal use of available time slots.
- Provided ongoing feedback to both students and parents regarding academic performance and growth opportunities within private tutoring sessions.
- Targeted support for struggling learners through individualized tutoring sessions outside of class hours.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling learners, addressing individual challenges while boosting confidence levels.
- Developed strong rapport with students, contributing to a high level of trust and open communication during tutoring sessions.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of their learning by setting goals, tracking progress, and celebrating successes throughout the tutoring process.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Online sessions (all grades).
- Accessibility to provide Instruction in English and Spanish.
ICT Classroom Teacher Kindergarten / Long-Term Substitute Teacher K-12
P.S 19 Marino Jeantet
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Bilingual Special Education 12:1:1 (Kindergarten)
- ICT Dual Program (3rd grade)
- Special Education 12:1:1 Bridge Class (2nd & 3rd grade)
- General Education (2nd grade)
- General Education Dual Program (3rd & 4th grade)
- General Education (Kindergarten to 4 grade)
Student Teacher
Life Skills Preschool Program
01.2014
- Assisted students ages 3-5 in groups of 9-12 in a self-contained classroom with academic activities and projects
- Helped teacher with supervision of students’ needs
- Worked with students to aid comprehension of daily routines
Teacher Assistant
P.S 19 Marino Jeantet
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Observed student progress and fostered a positive learning environment by promoting mental, social, emotional, and motor skills development
- Supplied and guided reading, writing, and oral language skills and offered highly skilled reading intervention instruction
- Recorded student improvement, planned and design lessons, and evaluated and assessed student needs for specific academic areas
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs
Denver Center of Antroposophy
Online10-2026
Waldorf Teacher Education Certificate - Waldorf Elementary Teacher Education Program
Sunbridge Institute
285 Hungry Hollow Road Chestnut Ridge, NY 1097703-2025
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Birth - Grade 2
Touro College
New York, NY06.2014
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification
Oxford Seminars
05.2014
Reading and Writing English Language Workshops
Queens College
12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Universidad UNIVER
02.2010
Skills
- Passion for children and teaching
- Effective discipline skills
- Strong rapport with students
- Creativity and enthusiasm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- FlipGrid
- Google Classroom
- Pear Deck
- Screencastify
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan development
- Curriculum planning
- Instructional strategies
- Individualized support
- Group instruction
- Early childhood education
- Elementary education
- Foreign language teaching
- Behavioral modeling
- Language arts teaching
- Student needs assessment
- Special education
- Art education teaching
- Classroom material selection
- Positive learning environment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Diversity and inclusion
- Student-centered learning
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Spanish fluency
- Special needs students
- Students with Disabilities (Birth-2) Teaching Certification
- Waldorf Teaching Certification
Educationandprofessionaltraining
- NYS CERTIFICATE for TEACHING, Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Birth-2)
- Waldorf Elementary Teacher Education program, 2022-2024
- Investing in Special Education Through High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities (K-12), 08/2021 - 06/2022
- Crafting Quality IEP, Unpacking the PLOP & Creating Measurable Annual Goals (K-12), 08/2021 - 06/2022
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program, 2022-2023
- TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification, Oxford Seminars, Manhattan, USA, 05/2014
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Birth - Grade 2, Touro College, Forest Hills, USA, 09/2012 - 06/2014
- Reading and Writing English Language Workshops, Queens College, Flushing, USA, 09/2013 - 12/2013
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Universidad UNIVER, Queretaro, Mexico, 03/2006 - 02/2010
Additionalskillsandexperience
Spanish (Fluent), Asia, Europe, Caribbean, Mexico, Passion for children and teaching, Effective discipline skills, Strong rapport with students, Creativity and enthusiasm, Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Docs, FlipGrid, Google Classroom, Pear Deck, Screencastify
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- Special Education Certification - New York Department of Education.
- Certified Waldorf Teacher (CWT) - The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Diploma
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fourh Grade Classroom Teacher
The Waldorf School of Garden City
09.2024 - Current
Third Grade Lead Teacher
The Waldorf School of Garden City
01.2023 - 01.2024
Second Grade Lead Teacher
The Waldorf School of Garden City
01.2022 - 01.2023
Classroom Teacher
P.S 19 Marino Jeantet
01.2021 - 01.2022
Private Tutoring
Bookend Tutoring
01.2021 - 06.2021
ICT Classroom Teacher Kindergarten / Long-Term Substitute Teacher K-12
P.S 19 Marino Jeantet
01.2015 - 01.2021
Student Teacher
Life Skills Preschool Program
01.2014
Teacher Assistant
P.S 19 Marino Jeantet
01.2013 - 01.2014
Reading and Writing English Language Workshops
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Universidad UNIVER
- Special Education Certification - New York Department of Education.
- Certified Waldorf Teacher (CWT) - The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Diploma
Associate of Applied Science - Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs
Denver Center of Antroposophy
Waldorf Teacher Education Certificate - Waldorf Elementary Teacher Education Program
Sunbridge Institute
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Birth - Grade 2
Touro College
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification
Oxford Seminars
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