Whitney Goduto
North Providence,RI
Summary
Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Pawtucket School Department, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through creative teaching strategies and community involvement, while mentoring new educators and leading impactful school-wide initiatives. Committed to nurturing early childhood development and academic success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Pawtucket School Department
08.2009 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with students to build trust and encourage open communication.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational growth and development.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Prepared educational materials for various activities and lessons.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences to promote student participation and enthusiasm.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Assisted in the Disney Musical in Schools Production of both Frozen and 101 Dalmatians.
- Coordinated, planned and led multiple committees for school-wide events and fundraisers including Academic Night, Family Fun Night, Family Game Night, Multi Cultural Night and the Scholastic Book Fair.
- Coordinated and ran the schools' annual Christmas Basket Program for families in need during both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Served as a District Teacher Leader for the 2018-2019 SY.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies beginning in 2024.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education And Enlish Language Arts
Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT05-2008
Skills
- Early childhood development
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching strategies
- Curriculum development
- Community involvement
Certification
- RIDE Educator Certification-General Education Teacher PK-3
- RIDE Educator Certification-General Education Teacher K-6
- RIDE Educator Certification-EL Education Teacher PK-12
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Pawtucket School Department
08.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education And Enlish Language Arts
Saint Michaels College
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