Carla Goldstein
244 Strawbridge Court ♦ Scotia, NY 12334 ♦ (518) 782-4887
An experienced, highly skilled Teacher certified to teach elementary students, special education, and reading
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
§ Variety of successful teaching experiences: grades K-12, special education, reading classes, and private tutoring.
§ Skilled in creating and presenting effective course work and related material that interests children to learn.
§ Able to motivate children with various levels of skills and abilities to learn on individual and group basis.
§ Proven interpersonal skills, having worked with and directed diversity of professionals, students, and staff.
§ Proficient at evaluating individual students achievements and correcting problem areas in learning.
§ Strong organizational skills; completed graduate studies in Education while teaching and tutoring.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY 2003
Master of Science, Education (Reading), 3.86 G.P.A.
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education / Psychology (dual major)
New York State Provisional Certification, Regular Education, K-6
New York State Provisional Certification, Special Education, K-12
New York State Certification, Reading
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Voorheesville Central Schools, Voorheesville, NY / Guilderland Central Schools, Guilderland, NY 2003 – Present
Substitute Teacher (2004 – Present)
· Work in 2 school districts with full-time teachers in teaching elementary and special needs students.
· Assist with developing and presenting curriculum, including reading classes.
Kindergarten Teacher, long-term position (2003 – 2004)
· Collaborated with full-time teachers in developing daily curriculum and teaching lessons.
· Developed stimulating environment and activities to encourage learning and higher-level thinking.
· Evaluated students’ progress and success by assisting teachers with filling out report cards.
· Conducted small group activities, including center activities.
· Participated in faculty meetings to discuss school policies and professional development.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Ichabod Crane Primary School, Valatie, NY Fall 2003
Special Education Teacher (November – December)
· Introduced multi-sensory learning activities related to themes. Led small group activities in math.
Reading Teacher (October – November)
· Reinforced students’ skills in language arts, reading, and math by developing and implementing games.
· Oversaw small group activities, including writing centers.
Second Grade Teacher (September – October)
· Instituted unit on math concept at second grade level containing instructional centers for student participation.
· Coordinated reading groups, monitoring each student’s progress and pinpointing problem areas.
Christopher Columbus Elementary School, Poughkeepsie, NY Spring 2002
Third Grade Teacher
· Planned and presented science, language arts, and social studies lessons, according to classroom curriculum.
Winpfeimer Nursery School at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Fall 2001
Kindergarten Teacher
· Supervised instructional centers, facilitating active participation in art and science.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Treasurer, Temple Beth Emeth Youth Group, Albany, NY
Volunteer, Temple Beth Emeth Soup Kitchen, Albany, NY
Volunteer, Mt. Carmel Elementary School, Poughkeepsie, NY
Secretary, Marist College Chess Club, Poughkeepsie, NY