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Kathryn Ellen Monaco 105 Highview Dr., Selden NY 11784 Phone: 631-846-3690 Cell: 631-827-1944 E-mail: [email protected] Philosophy of Education To me teaching means helping to shape my students lives, not only academically but personally and socially as well. As teachers, we have the opportunity to par ticipate in the shaping of the future. It is the children of today that are the generation of tomorrow. I believe that often it is not the lessons taught from a textbook that are remembered, but rather those lessons taught about life that l eave the greatest impression. For me, the ideal classroom atmosphere in which to teach is one that is centere d around progressivism. In this type of atmosphere it would be my responsibility to facilitate learning and to consider my students interests when developing th e curriculum. The curriculum would be based on the needs and interests of the st udents, it would also promote social development and the development of good mor als. I believe that all children have the ability to learn and must be given equal o pportunities in order to achieve success. As a teacher it is my job to assist gr owth in each and every one of my students. Each child is unique, including the w ay in which he or she learns. It is my job as a teacher to assist each child in learning to utilize different strategies to achieve academic and personal succes s. I became a teacher because I can not dream of doing anything more rewarding wit h my life than working with children. There are not many professions that would allow me the same opportunity to positively affect our future, as teaching does. Kathryn Monaco is an intelligent and dedicated teacher. She is innovative and c reative with an outstanding ability to relate to preschool, primary and intermed iate students. She establishes clear objectives and goals for her students. Kath ryn maintains a very caring and supportive atmosphere for student learning. She is confident, motivated, organized, and well prepared. Kathryn truly enjoys work ing with her students and will be an asset to any school facility. Dehanne Cohe n (Student Teaching Supervisor at St. Josephs College) Work Experience Kings Park Central School District 11/15/08-9/2010 Kings Park, NY 631-269-3910 Paraprofessional/teacher assistant Aide for students with disabilities, particularly autism Run ABA programs Implement Behavior Intervention Plans Assist with the daily running of the classroom Take and record data TheraCare 08/15/07-7/5/08 Islandia, NY 631-851-9486 Special-education teacher for a child with autism Develop and implement ABA program Implement BIP Record and analyze data Assess childs current level of functioning in order to develop programs Attend CPSE meetings with members of the childs team in school Report to parents and agency supervisor areas of gains and struggles

Huntington Learning Center Smithtown, NY 6/2005-10/2007 631-360-0423 One-to-one and small group instruction with children ages 4 through high school Implement curriculum instruction in the subject areas of reading, phonics, math , writing, study skills and test prep Providing a caring, nurturing environment where students feel safe and secure i n their abilities Completing progress records, updating administrators on each childs progress an d areas in which he/she is having difficulty Making suggestions for curriculum pieces that could be changed or behavioral pl ans that could be implemented to promote greater success for the child Jewelry & Crafts by Katie Monaco Kings Park, NY 6/2004-9/2005 I made and sold jewelry and crafts at local craft fairs T.J. Maxx Kings Park, NY 10/2003-7/2004 Cashier for purchases and returns. B.E.S.T. Learning Center Kings Park, NY 9/2003-10/2003 Child care provider in the infant/toddler room Responsible for feeding and changing putting children down for their naps Cleaning the classroom Meeting all other needs that the children may have

Aparos Little John Bay Shore, NY 6/2002-9/2002 Secretary for a large company Responsibilities included answering phones, filling out work orders, as well as many other tasks. United Cerebral Palsy Smith Lane, Commack NY 6/2001-9/2001 Teacher Assistant in a special-education classroom Responsible for preparing some lessons Helping the teacher run the classroom Caring for students and fulfilling their needs due to disabilities ranging from mild to severe Fieldwork Experience Holy Family Regional School Indian Head Road, Commack, NY 11725 Grades K, 1, 3, and 4 United Cerebral Palsy Smith Lane Commack, NY, 11725 Special Education Preschool

R.J.O. Intermediate Indian Head Road Kings Park, NY, 11754 5th Grade Inclusion Classroom Developmental Disabilities Institute Hollywood Drive Smithtown , NY 11787 Gradless Class (children ages 12+) Branch Brook Elementary 15 Ridgeley Road Smithtown, NY 11787 Grades 1 and 4 Education Masters of Arts in Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Special Education St. Josephs College Patchogue, NY 9/2005-5/2007 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education St. Josephs College Patchogue, NY 9/2000-5/2005 High School Regents Diploma St. Anthonys High School South Huntington, NY 9/1996-6/2000 Teaching Certificates from New York State Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Effective Date: 09/01/05 Certificate #: 086708510 Control #: 605895051 Early Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Effective Date: 09/01/05 Certificate #: 086708510 Control #: 605894051 Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Effective Date: 09/01/05 Certificate #: 086708510 Control #: 605893051 Students with Disabilities (Grade 1-6) Effective Date: 09/01/05 Certificate #: 086708510 Control #: 605896051 Professional Certificate Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Pending approval of 3 years teaching experience Languages Some Spanish Computer Skills Microsoft Windows: high level of proficiency Word: high level of proficiency Internet Navigation: high level of proficiency

Excel: basic knowledge Power Point: basic knowledge Teaching Qualifications Capable of providing expert instruction for students ranging in ability from le arning-disabled to gifted Responsibly lead daily learning activities based on development of monthly them es Able to contribute to building new curriculum Successfully initiate classroom management plans promoting individual responsib ility and positive reinforcement Able to multi-task Build excellent, productive relationships via daily contact with parents and gu ardians Create clear monthly calendars to aid students and parents in coordinating scho ol activities Possess superior time-management skills Perform above and beyond daily requirements to achieve project success Professionally versatile working in a team effort or independently Active participant in meeting and in-services Easily adapt to new assignments / willing to take extra time to learn skills Lead others and take initiative Coordinate peer-tutor programs Experience with ABA programs, both educated in and extensive hand on experienc e working in this type of atmosphere Personal Highlights Mature and Stable / Creative / Thorough / Perfectionist / Pleasant / Professiona l / Conscientious