High School Staten Island

Amanda Calafato

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******** ******

City: Staten Island

State: NY

Zip: 10312

Country: USA

Phone: 347-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $30,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Amanda Marie Calafato, M.S. Ed

4190 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, N.Y. 10312

718-***-**** (home) 347-***-****(cell)

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Objective:

* To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher and to contribute

effectively toward the overall education of my students.

* To be a factor toward the overall productivity and success of the

school as a whole by utilizing my teachings skills

* To work closely with the administration, parents and the community.

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Education: St. John's University Graduate School of Education Staten Island, New York

M.S. in Childhood Education (Magna Cum Laude)

GPA: 3.8 Graduated: May 14, 2011

St. John's University Staten Island, New York

Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education Graduated: May 17, 2008

Major GPA: 3.7; Overall GPA: 3.4

Moore Catholic High School Staten Island, New York

Regents Diploma Graduated: June, 2004

Notre Dame Academy Elementary School Staten Island, New York

Graduated: June, 2000

Certification: New York State Certification (Childhood 1 to 6) 2008

* Passed LAST, April 2006

* Passed ATS-W, September, 2006

* Passed CST Multi-subject, July 2007

* Completed seminars on Child Abuse and Violence Prevention

Affiliation: Kappa Delta PI, Honor Society in Education

Teaching Experience (post teacher certification):

Teacher Sylvan Learning Center 9/2011 to present

* Administer tests to determine the student's

specific needs and establish goals

* Teach students according to their specific

lesson plan primarily in small groups

* Focus on writing skills, grammar, reading

comprehension, mathematics, science, study

skills, and homework support (grades 1 to 6)

* Maintaining records of progress and meeting

with parents to discuss the student's

achievement

Summer School teacher during Summer

Private Tutor: 9/2009 to present

In-home tutoring in all subject areas

for grades K to 6

Preparation for standardized State Tests

Substitute Teacher NYC Public Schools 9/2008 to 6/2011

P.S 8 Staten Island, New York

P.S 58 Staten Island, New York

P.S 55 Staten Island, New York

I.S 34 Staten Island, New York

P.S. 30 Staten Island, New York

P.S. 36 Staten Island, New York

P.S. 1 Staten Island, New York

* Assigned to teach Pre-K thru 6th grade on a short and long term basis

* Implementing lesson plans specific to the grade assignment

* Creating and implementing lessons plans as needed

* Coordinating classroom activities, including attendance, assessment, management and planning

Substitute Teacher NYC Private Schools 9/2008 to 6/2011

St. Margaret Mary's School Staten Island, New York

Our Lady Help of Christians School Staten Island, New York

St. Clare's School Staten Island, New York

Our Lady of Good Counsel Staten Island, New York

St. Christopher School Staten island, New York

* Assigned to teach Pre-K thru 6th grade on a long and short term basis

* Implementing lesson plans specific to the grade assignment

* Coordinating classroom activities, including

* Creating and implementing lessons plans as needed

* attendance, assessment, management and planning

Experience (student teaching):

P.S. 58 Staten Island, New York

Associate Teacher 1/08 to 5/08

* Assigned to teach 1st and 4th grade classes

* Preparing and implementing lesson plans

* Coordinating classroom activities, including attendance, assessment, management and planning

* Designing bulletin boards

* Preparing 4th grade students for State Tests

P.S. 58 Staten Island, New York

Service Learning and Tutoring 3 hours per week Spring, 2007

* Created and presented lesson plans to 3rd and 4th grade students to reinforce math and science curriculum

* Provided tutoring assistance to reinforce learning

P.S. 35 Staten Island, New York

Service Learning and Tutoring 3 hours per week Fall, 2006

* Created and presented lesson plans to 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students to reinforce language arts, reading and social studies curriculum

* Provided tutoring assistance to reinforce learning

Volunteer Experience: Morningstar Center Staten Island, N.Y.

Teacher Assistant 5 to 10 hours per week Sept. 2004 to Jan. 2008.

* Assisted teacher with Pre-K and Kindergarten students

* Constructed and implemented lesson plans with teacher for Pre-K and Kindergarten students

J.B.F.C.S. Diagnostic Group Home Staten Island, N.Y.

Volunteer Tutor 5 to 10 hours per week Fall 2001-Spring 2004

* Provided tutoring assistance for special education students (ages 8 to 12) in math, science and reading

Skills: Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet

Proficient in creating Power Point lesson plans and presentations

Language: Basic proficiency in Spanish

Awards Received: St. John's University Dean's List 2004 to 2007

National Dean's List 2004 to 2007

Community Recognition Award 2004 to 2007

President's Student Service Award 2004

National Honor Society 2002 to 2004

Who's Who Among High School Students 2000 to 2004

References: References upon request

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