Assistant Special Education

CATHY MACCARONE

** ****** *****, **. ******, Ontario N5R 0A8 • H: 519-***-**** • C: 519-***-**** • acqfo6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized Childcare Aide skilled at designing academic activities that are both engaging and fun for children.

Enthusiastic Teacher's Assistant talented at teaching visual art, music and theater. Engages children with diverse and

enjoyable activities involving theatrical play, musical instruments and hands-on learning.

SKILLS

Student motivation MS Office proficient

Creative imagination stimulation Home school educator

Age-appropriate lesson planning Musical talent

Special education Loves children

Effective time management Energetic caregiver

Creative learning strategies People-oriented

Positive reinforcement Adept at working with special needs children

Outstanding social skills [piano & Voice] instructor

Computer proficient Friendly and likeable

Positive learning environment Dependable

Arts, crafts and games

WORK HISTORY

Supervisor

London District Catholic School Board - St. Thomas 09/2008 - Current

Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.

Established a safe play environment for the children.

Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.

Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.

Music Teacher

Cathy's Piano Studio - St. Thomas Ontario 02/2005 - Current

Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.

Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.

EDUCATION

Certificatioon: Education Assistant

ICS - 2010

Pedogogy Piano Elementary: Music Theary, Piano and Vocals

The Royal Conservatory Of Music - Toronto Ontario 2010

Certification: Computers

Fanshawe - City of St. Thomas, ON 2001

High School Diploma:

Parkside Collegiate - St Thomas, ON 1982

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

First place Gold in the 2015 Musical Rotary Festival-vocals.

Received a scholarship from The Rotary Club.

Received Honours with Distinction in Theory Rudiments.

CERTIFICATIONS

Teacher's Aide Certificate

Piano Pedagogy in Elementary piano.

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