Lara Christiano

PO Box ***, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

215-***-**** acozw9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced educator with the personal goal of having all students achieve their learning potential

so that they may strive for personal independence and be able to take on responsibilities

commensurate with their capabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOURCE4TEACHERS, Bucks County PA

Substitute Teacher / Instructor 2014 - Current

Manage classroom activities ensuring that students are engaged, productive and achieving

according to their capabilities.

Communicate effectively with staff and students regarding lesson plans and expectations.

Impart a caring attitude toward students in order to encourage growth and independence.

NORTHEAST PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Philadelphia, PA

Teacher / Instructor 1996 - 2000

Created and organized lesson plans pertaining to youths with special needs.

Conferred with principal and leadership team to determine and implement successful strategies

preparing students for college or workforce.

Supported parents and guardians in their efforts to guide students to successful outcomes through

a focus on encouragement, goal setting and outcomes implementation.

BUCKS COUNTY OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, Bristol, PA

Recruiter, Liaison, and Corps Leader 1994 - 1996

Interviewed and recruited students with special needs for workforce positions.

Processed applications and placed applicants.

Organized work crews and created teams to produce a newspaper.

Served as liaison to the program coordinator and to township officials.

THE JOHNSON COMPANIES, Newtown, PA 1989 - 1994

Administrative Assistant

Supported executives by coordinating office services and procedures for employee benefits

consulting firm

ADVERTISING/COMMUNICATIONS TIMES, INC. (ACT), Philadelphia, PA

Circulation Manager 1984 - 1989

Managed subscription fulfillment services.

Created operations manual and improved staff performance.

Represented ACT at various trade shows and promotional events.

EDUCATION

Holy Family University Master of Arts: Education 2000

Thomas Edison State College Bachelor of Arts: English 1996

Bucks County Community College Associates of Arts: Communications 1990