Remote Part-Time work Teaching (Evenings)

Elizabeth Costella

*** ******* ***, **** ****, NY, 11542 *****************@*****.*** 516-***-****

Motivated teacher dedicated to children’s educational needs and development. Maintains an organized and positive classroom environment devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs. Promotes positive educational experiences and serves as a role model to inspire the love of learning.

CERTIFICATION

New York State Certification, Early Childhood Education, B-2, Initial effective 5/12/2022-8/31/2027

EXPERIENCE

Universal Pre-Kindergarten @ Glen Head for the YMCA of Long Island at Glen Cove,

Lead Teacher: September 2023-Present

Head teacher for a class of 18 students. Implements lesson plans utilizing the Fundations Wilson Language Program and Heggerty Phonics Awareness curriculum. Fosters literacy through daily readings of popular picture books and children's literature. Teaches through both whole-group and small-group instruction, hands-on and center-based activities, including art, music, and play. Motivates learning by creating a safe and positive learning environment for all students with diverse learning styles and abilities. Maintains strong relationships with parents and families through consistent communication to report on students' developmental progress. Maintains excellent classroom management.

Deasy Elementary, Glen Cove School District, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, (Leave Replacement) September 2022-June 2023

Head teacher for a class of 20 students. Implements lesson plans according to the school curriculum in all subjects. Implements the Fundations, Wilson Language Program and fostered literacy through the love of reading with daily readings of popular picture books and literature. Teaches students through whole group instruction and small group, hands-on center activities. Encourages an enjoyment of learning through hands-on activities which include art, music and play. Motivates learning by creating a happy, safe, nurturing and positive learning environment for all children with diverse learning styles and abilities. Has maintained a positive relationship with students, staff and families and consistently communicates with parents and families to report on student behavior, social and developmental progress.

Deasy Elementary, Glen Cove School District —Permanent Substitute Teacher, Pre-K-2nd grade:

April 2021- June 2022

From February to March 2022, consistently and effectively taught a 2nd grade bilingual classroom for 6 weeks.

Implemented teacher lesson plans according to the school curriculum in all subjects, including Reading, Writing, Math, and Fundations: Wilson Language Training program. Provided seamless transition during absence of teacher. Follows classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent levels. Knowledgeable in differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities. Maintains excellent classroom management. Participated on the ECO-Carnival Planning Committee representing 2nd grade in April 2022. Established and maintains positive student, staff and parent relationships. Assists Teachers in administering Star Assessments.

Deasy Elementary, Glen Cove School District, Glen Cove NY—Computer Monitor:

September, 2019 -April 2021

Responsibilities included inventory of student iPads, support teachers with Smartboard PC and application technology. Assisted Teachers with administering the STAR Reading and Math assessments three times a year.

Deasy Elementary, Glen Cove School District-Per Diem Substitute Teacher: Pre-K-2nd grade 2017-2021

EDUCATION

Queens College, City University of New York-Masters of Science in Education, June 2001

Long Island University, CW Post, Brookville, NY- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Jan 1997

St John’s University, Queens, NY- Associate in Science, Business Administration, September 1990.

Awards: Long Island University-Magna Cum Laude, Jan 1997

SKILLS:

Excellent Classroom Management.

Smartboard, iPad, & Google Docs Technology, Activity Planning

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