Robert T. Carasiti
East Moriches, New York
11940
Cell: 516-***-****
Home: 631-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Objective To apply my leadership experiences to a field that I have a
passion for, Fitness.
Certification International Sport Science Association, Certified
Personal Trainer
Crossfit Level I Certified Trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Anticipated
December 7)
Advanced Certificate for School Building Leadership
New York State Permanent Teacher Certification Pre-K Through 6th
Grade
Education Advanced Certificate for School Building Leader
December 2009 Dowling College
Master of Liberal Science, Concentration in Education
May 2004 State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education, Concentration in
Psychology
May 2001 State University of New York at Oneonta
Associates of Liberal Arts
May 1998 Suffolk County Community College
Leadership
Experience
Director of Education, Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center,
Riverhead, NY
. Evaluate staff performance.
. Provide growth opportunities for staff.
. Balance payroll budget.
. Increase department revenue.
. Write program curriculum to align with NYS learning standards.
. Schedule staff, programs and lectures based on payroll and
department budgets.
. Facilitate professional development course for Suffolk County
public school teachers.
Full-time building-level administrative internship, East Quogue
School District.
. Initiated Technology Task force.
. Evaluated candidates' resumes and conducted interviews.
. Conducted staff meetings.
. Piloted Discovery assessments program with primary teacher.
. Established and maintained communication with parents and staff
via Connect Ed. and memorandum distribution.
Division Coordinator, The Ross School.
. Delivered Health and wellness classes to male students.
. Established a fourth grade spiral curriculum that realized
school mission.
. Math Domain Coordinator for Kindergarten through fourth grade.
. Designed and maintained a balanced math curriculum utilized by
Kindergarten through fourth grade.
. Facilitated meetings related to grade level or subject related
topics.
Work
Experience
2001-present Various Locations (gyms and private)
Personal Trainer
. Assess client's fitness level.
. Help client to create detailed goals.
. Tailor programming to assist client to meet their goals.
. Ensure the safety of client during workouts.
. Provide advice, suggestions and support for out of gym habits.
2010-Present The Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
Director of Education
. Schedule staff based on payroll budget and program requirements.
. Create and revise program curriculum based on NYS learning
standards.
. Write curriculum for and instruct in-service professional
development course for MESTRACT and NYC BOE.
. Hire, evaluate, and manage staff of educators to deliver
specialized lectures and classes for school groups and guests.
2006- 2009 The Ross School
Division Coordinator / Elementary School Teacher
. Created integrated units and projects that engaged students
through meaningful activities, fine materials, cutting-edge
technology, in-depth study of art and artifacts and authentic
assessment.
. Acted as a mentor to teachers (2) with less experience.
. Set and communicated goals of math domain and assisted teachers
in reaching those goals.
. Held division meetings to support the success of the teachers
and students.
2005-2006 William Floyd School District
Elementary School Teacher
. Utilized the Literacy Collaborative program to deliver balanced
literacy instruction.
. Employed the Math Investigations program to provide
differentiated and effective lessons.
. Facilitated an after school homework club.
. Proctored and graded New York State Assessments.
. Formulated numerous parent communication techniques.
. Refined and adapted behavior modification techniques.
2001-2005 Eastport South Manor School District
Elementary School Teacher
. Diagnosed student needs and differentiated instruction
accordingly.
. Utilized techniques of Literacy Collaborative to deliver
balanced reading and writing instruction.
. Facilitated math home to school connection workshop.
. Designed a variety of behavior modification techniques.
. Worked collaboratively in an inclusion classroom with a special
education teacher and support staff.
2001-2002 Westhampton Beach School District
1997-1998 Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach
. Coordinated practices to challenge athletes on each of their
ability levels.
. Conducted and supervised junior varsity matches.
. Arranged and administered junior varsity tournaments.
. Worked cooperatively with varsity and middle school coaches.
Assisted in the creation of a youth wrestling program.
Related
Experiences
. Competed in multiple Reebok Crossfit Open competitions
. Completed four GORUCK Challenges
. Obstacle course runner
. Wakeboarding
. Snowboarding
. SCUBA
References
Mr. Robert J. Long Jr.
Assistant Superintendent
East Quogue Elementary School
6 Central Avenue
East Quogue, NY 11942
Miss Elka Rifkin
(Formerly)Head of School,
Ross Lower School
(Currently) Lower School Director
Buckingham, Browne & Nichols
10 Buckingham Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Kristen M. Turnow
Administrative Coordinator
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
215 Old Riverhead Road
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
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