Resume
Experience
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
May 2025 - Present
Brentwood Union Free School District
May 2024 - Present
East Islip Union Free School District
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Implement lessons and maintain routines and schedules according to the teacher’s plans
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Establish a positive and engaging learning environment to encourage active participation, promote collaboration, make content meaningful, and enhance learning for all students
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Organize and adapt instruction and collaborate with colleagues to meet student needs
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Manage various classroom dynamics and behaviors, such as by setting expectations, being fair and consistent, connecting with students, and using a class reward system
STUDENT TEACHER
4th Grade, 21 Students
January 2025 - May 2025
Hemlock Park Elementary School, Bay Shore, NY
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Collaborated with mentor teacher on weekly lesson plans, taught English Language Arts (ELA) and math lessons daily using Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s (HMH) Go Math! and Into Reading, communicated with colleagues on student progress, and attended meetings
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Created ELA, math, social studies, and science lessons based on New York State standards while integrating technology, providing differentiation, and making modifications and accommodations as per IEPs in order to better support diverse learners and expand opportunities for learning that can meet all students' needs
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Wrote and implemented a cross-curricular, data-driven unit plan about New York State that yielded 37.5% increase in students meeting targets while using district curriculums, including elevateScience and Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
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Dedicated self toward aligning practices and language to promote student strengths through Responsive Classroom, Brentwood’s Graduation Plus framework, and G.R.O.W.
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
October 2020 - June 2025
Locust Valley Central School District
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Assessed and provided treatment, medication, education, and referrals for students from kindergarten to 12th grade to address various emergent, urgent, and non-urgent issues including illnesses, injuries, and needing reassurance in school and on field trips
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Followed protocols for the assessment and referral of students who needed a medical consult and followed up with parents and physicians for clearances and return to play
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Collaborated with faculty and staff, communicated with parents, documented data and events in eSchool, and ensured attendance, physicals, and vaccinations were updated
OTHER ROLES
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Various office, retail, and library positions including Children’s Library Page
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Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Presenter/Educator
Nassau Community College Health and Wellness Fair
Educator
Healthy Habits for Preschoolers Workshop at The Children's Greenhouse at NCC
Presenter/Educator
Hand Hygiene Workshop at Ronald McDonald House Long Island
Conversation Partner
Language Immersion at Nassau Community College (LINCC)
Certifications
Childhood Education (1-6) | Initial Certification (NY)
Issued 6/5/25, Effective 9/1/25
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) | (Pending) (NY)
(Anticipated Winter 2025)
Registered Nurse | New York Board of Nursing
School Nurse Emergency Care Course | Molloy University
Education
May 2025
SUNY Cortland | M.S.T. in Childhood Education (1-6)
GPA: 4.0
Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship
May 2021
SUNY Delhi | B.S. in Nursing
GPA: 3.89
Magna cum laude, Dean’s List, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
May 2019
Nassau Community College | A.S. in Nursing
GPA: 3.5
Cum laude, Dean’s List, Halyn Johnston Memorial Scholarship
May 2013
Nassau Community College | A.S. in Health Studies
GPA: 3.64
Cum laude, Dean’s List, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
June 2008