Elementary School Teacher& Store Clerk
Resume:
Alicia Barrasso
**************@*****.***
Yonkers, NY 10704
Summary:
I have been an educator since September 1997. I taught many grade levels from Pre-K through 6th grade. I have also taught Spanish and Literacy in Middle School for grade 6,7, and 8.
I have made a difference in many of my Student’s lives by making them feel important, confident and successful at whatever level they were able to achieve within my classroom. I conducted remedial Literacy and Math instruction for all my struggling learners.
I was a private tutor providing individual tutoring in literacy and mathematics to academically at-risk elementary school students.
I stopped working in October of 2015 due to a work injury and have been out of work since then due to shoulder surgery and complications thereafter. I have work restrictions.
Prior to me becoming a teacher I was a Teacher’s Aide for 12 years. Most of my work background is in the Education field.
I have also worked quite a few years in two Department Stores which gave me experience in sales and customer service.
Work experience:
Elementary School Teacher
Yonkers Public Schools - Yonkers, NY
September 2000 to October 2015
Developed and implemented standards based instruction for classes of 25-30 culturally and academically diverse students including ESL learners and children with special needs.
Differentiated curriculum and created interactive learning opportunities using a Smart Board and a wide range of hands-on materials.
Conducted language arts instruction using a balanced literacy curriculum. I facilitated whole class lessons, guided reading groups and Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop activities.
Mathematics was taught supplementing the text with manipulatives, mathematics games and word problems.
Created and implemented interdisciplinary science and social studies units that incorporated reading, writing, mathematics and technology skills with content area material.
Enriched the social studies curriculum with daylong language immersion classes that introduced students to the culture and language of Italy and Spain.
Students were assessed through running records, portfolios, formal and informal assessments and computer based literacy and mathematics assessment programs.
Participated in Parent/ Teacher conferences and Staff Development.
Taught Spanish on the middle school level. I collaborated with the core subject area faculty members to create thematic curriculum for first and second level foreign language classes. I created a culturally rich program that included music, art and creative writing.
Taught language arts to five sections of sixth grade students including an honors class for accelerated learners. Developed literature- based instruction that integrated whole class lessons with independent and cooperative group projects.
Taught in the after school program providing small group remedial language arts and mathematics instruction to at-risk third grade students with a focus on preparation for the NYS ELA and Mathematics Examinations.
Elementary School Teacher
Archdiocese of New York - New York, NY
September 1997 to September 2007
Developed and implemented instruction in all content areas for classes of 15-20 students. Designed lessons based on highly structured language arts and mathematics curricula.
Created a stimulating learning environment by enriching instruction with hands-on activities and cooperative group projects.
Evaluated student’s progress through running records, portfolio assessments and formal and informal assessments.
Participated in Parent/ Teacher conferences and Staff Development.
Elementary School Aide
Yonkers Public Schools - Yonkers, NY
September 1985 to June 1997
Worked alongside the classroom teachers of various grade levels.
Facilitated guided reading groups in the first through sixth grades. I designed and implemented lesson plans that focused on reading strategies and writing skills.
Conducted remedial, pull out mathematics instruction for struggling learners.
Supervised students during their lunch and recess periods.
Translated for Italian and Spanish speaking parents during IEP meetings and Parent/ Teacher conferences.
Helped out in the school’s Main Office answering phones, filing, setting up folders, distributing school materials, distributing mail and communicating with visitors.
Store Clerk
Caldor's Department Store - Yonkers, NY
April 1982 to August 1985
I worked in the Housewares Department and the Health and Beauty Aids Department. My duties were:
Help customers
Stock shelves
Take inventory
Clean and Front the shelves
Write rainchecks
Complete merchandise returns
Keep stockroom and department floor in order
Put up and take down merchandise sale signs
Store Clerk
Rite Aid - Yonkers, NY
September 1972 to November 1976
I was. Store Clerk for the store. My duties were:
Cash register
Stock shelves
Clean and Front all store shelves
Put up and take down merchandise sale signs
Take inventory
Order inventory
Answer phones
Help customers
Complete store returns and damaged merchandise paperwork
Complete inventories at various other store sites
Education:
Master's degree in Education
Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
September 1995 to May 1997
Bachelor of Science in Education
Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
September 1974 to May 1996
Skills:
Behavior Management
Time management
Translation
Italian
Communication skills
Foreign Language
English
Filing
Classroom Experience
Spanish
Phone etiquette
Classroom Management
Customer service
Curriculum Development
Tutoring
Experience Working With Students
Teaching
Writing Skills
Lesson planning
Math
Organizational skills
Word processing
Creative Writing
Early Childhood Education
Bilingual
Languages:
Spanish - Fluent
Italian - Fluent
Certifications and licenses:
Teaching Certification
Professional Educator License
Additional information:
Deans List
Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society
Who’s Who Among Teachers
US Achievement Academy Scholarship
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Gladys I. Mersereau Award
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