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Wendy Cataldo

Huntington,NY

Summary

Retired elementary teacher with thirty-nine years of experience in the classroom. Passionate about helping people learn new things. Eager to apply acquired knowledge and skills beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Hicksville Public Schools
Hicksville , NY
09.1990 - 06.2021
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Created lesson plans on five different grade levels to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.

Elementary Teacher

St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Elmhurst, NY
09.1982 - 06.1990
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Taught classes of 35 students each year.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY
06.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Education/ Psychology

Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY
02.1982

Skills

  • Proficient in Google Classroom and various platforms to facilitate remote learning
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Team collaboration
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Special Education
  • Tutoring
  • Student Testing

Certification

New York State Education Department

Public School Teacher Certificate

Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6, Permanent

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Hicksville Public Schools
09.1990 - 06.2021

Elementary Teacher

St. Bartholomew Catholic School
09.1982 - 06.1990

Master of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Queens College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Education/ Psychology

Queens College of The City University of New York
Wendy Cataldo