GRACE MONASTRA

Fostered a respectful and loving classroom culture between students and staff, promoting collaboration and a positive learning environment.

Strengthened student knowledge and engagement by implementing dynamic student-led lessons and discovery experiences, increasing active participation.

Facilitated comprehensive child development through innovative pedagogical approaches, enhancing foundational skills.

Enriched educational experiences for Head Start students by designing and delivering engaging play-based learning activities, fostering holistic development.

Cultivated essential self-care skills and promoted independence among young learners, preparing them for future academic and social success.

Managed daily classroom operations and student progress within Head Start program guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality education.

Built foundational social-emotional literacy in the classroom by implementing effective emotional regulation techniques, improving student well-being and classroom harmony.

Constructed a rich environment of developmentally appropriate instruction, fostering curiosity and active engagement among young learners.

Collaborated with lead teachers to integrate innovative teaching strategies, enhancing overall learning outcomes for students.

Cultivated strong, nurturing relationships with kindergarten students through individualized one-on-one and small group instruction, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.

Successfully implemented a new phonics program with a focus on the science of reading, enhancing early literacy skills and foundational reading comprehension.

Assisted in managing classroom activities and student progress, contributing to an organized and effective learning environment.

Aided the lead teacher in implementing effective classroom management techniques, contributing to a structured and engaging learning environment for preschool students.

Led purposeful play activities and developed engaging, inquiry-based lessons tailored for students of various abilities, enhancing participation and foundational skill development.

Developed engaging lessons and activities for students of various abilities through inquiry-based learning, fostering curiosity and active participation.

Engineered valuable, age-appropriate learning experiences for diverse student groups (grades 1-3) within a Montessori-based curriculum, promoting independent learning and critical thinking.

Fostered effective emotional regulation strategies within small group settings, contributing to a more focused and positive classroom dynamic.

Supported the lead teacher in curriculum delivery and student assessment, ensuring alignment with educational goals.

Formulated and led an inquiry-based classroom experience for second-grade students, integrating global perspectives and fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Educated students on international experiences, broadening their worldview and promoting cultural appreciation.

Facilitated engaging learning activities that encouraged critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Directed dynamic inquiry-based and nature-based learning experiences for preschool students, fostering curiosity and environmental awareness.

Adhered rigorously to the Conscious Discipline model, promoting emotional intelligence and positive behavior among young students in outdoor learning settings.

Facilitated outdoor educational activities, enhancing sensory development and connection with nature for young learners.

Supported an intervention program for emerging bilingual students by reviewing phonemes, significantly enhancing early language acquisition and literacy skills.

Utilized assessment scores to design and deliver developmentally appropriate phonics lessons, improving student literacy outcomes and foundational reading abilities.

Collaborated with lead teachers to implement targeted educational strategies, contributing to measurable student progress.

Assisted the lead teacher in the creation and execution of engaging virtual lesson plans, ensuring seamless delivery of curriculum content for first-grade students.

Collaborated effectively in small virtual groups, providing targeted support to enhance first-grade students' literacy skills and reading comprehension.

Contributed to a dynamic online learning environment, adapting instructional methods for virtual engagement and student success.

Assisted with coaching middle school softball and baseball teams, developing technical skills and fostering sportsmanship among student-athletes.

Collaborated with students on developing their technical skills while maintaining a love for the sport, enhancing performance and engagement.

Provided mentorship and guidance to young athletes in an international setting, promoting teamwork and personal growth.