Student Aide Social Emotional Disorders Classroom

Posted on: 2008-06-22

3 Rocky Ridge East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Phone 570-223-6806 E-mail [email protected] Linda A. Petrancosta Summary of qualifications • I have in excess of 15 years teaching children. I love the job and enjoy being involved again in the education of them. I took several years off to be a full time mom. During that time, I stayed involved with young children always having play dates and helping with Cub Scout and religious education with my son. I strongly feel with my past experience and genuine love of children that I would be an asset to your organization, now that my children are getting older and not as dependent for me to be as active in their classrooms and Parent teacher organizations the time has come for me to pursue my career and continue my education... Education [ 09/1978 ] Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY Early Childhood Education • 09/1989 to09/ 1992 Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY Professional experience East Stroudsburg Area School District Middle Smithfield Elementary School 5180 Milford Rd. East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 January 3, 2008 TO present Mr. David Baker or Mrs. Irene Livingston I have been working as a student aide and giving one to one support and instruction with special education classes. I have worked in the Learning Support class and with the Social Emotional and Behavioral class. Sept.1982 to June 1994 ] Three Hierarchs Parochial School Brooklyn, NY Head Teacher 718-375-1885 Betty Ann Sfouggatakis Principal • I started in Three Hierarchs as a Pre-school teacher then taught 1st grade for 3 years before leaving to have my son. • January 1996 to Sept 1999 Step by Step Daycare East Stroudsburg, PA • I worked with 3 to 5 year olds as the head teacher and in summer with school age children as well. 570-422 -1210 Donna Krueger Director • I worked for 1 year at a respite program on Saturdays for autistic children and have had some experience with special need children. References Dr.Sally Viney East Stroudsburg Area School District Home phone 839-8164 Angela Mislowack 20 Linden Ave, Kings Park, NY 631-269-1147 Robin Walker Resica Elementary School 223-6911 Maryann Spiegel Great Oak Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 420-1520 Objective My objective about teaching pre-school is one of using many forms of liberal arts. Children learn by doing and experiencing... I t is my firm belief that children will learn through play, art, music and movement. In order to educate young minds in the p[re-school years one must have a true understanding and a nurturing disposition in order to bring out a child’s natural eagerness to learn. Many children come to school lacking social skills such as sharing, waiting their turns, and playing in regard to others feelings .and rules of a game and these are the children that need kindness patience, patience and the most nurturing, However once social skills are practiced and routines are in order children gain a feeling of confidence , fairness and a higher self-esteem, they feel they have control over their small environment, that is why I emphasize routines, it gives children guidelines that keep them feeling secure within their environment. Children then can begin the formal learning practices that will follow them throughout the entire length of their educational process. It is a rewarding experience to help mold a child to respect themselves and others and to see the emergence of interest in formal learning. I also have experience with the older child I am able to instruct and guide all ages of children and enjoy them at every stage of their education from the very young to the high school student. Volunteer experience I have bee active with the PTO at Resica elementary school for several years I have been class mother to Sue Czahor Kindergarten teacher, class mother to Robin Walker 1st grade teacher, and to Dr. Sally Viney 2nd grade teacher. I am also involved with the JT Lambert PTSA chaperoning trips, dances and assisting whenever possible. I had volunteered with our local cub scouts for 3 years the troop has since been reorganized and I taught Religion for St. John’s Roman Catholic Church for 2 years. Security clearance I have all clearances present and up to date, and also have certification in CPR-AED, First Aid, and have completed CPI trained successfully.