Jackie Calabrese
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Jackie Calabrese

JACQUELINE CALABRESE
20 Pantzer Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
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SUMMARY

To obtain an elementary or pre-school position where my experience and education can make a difference. I am a self-motivated team player with the ability to interact in a professional manner. Outstanding interpersonal skills demonstrated in all facets of teaching.

HIGHLIHGTS

• 25 years experience in the education field
• Energetic, dynamic approach to teaching
• Very enthusiastic. Quickly establishes strong relationships with parents and students.
• Creative thinker. Enjoys challenging young minds.
• A friendly, competent and hardworking employee.
• Strong organization and motivational skills
• Interest in parental involvement ad awareness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ivy League School, Smithtown, NY 11787 2001 – Present
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
• Designed and implemented online learning during the current pandemic, teaching preschoolers using Google Hangouts.
• Designed and implemented a challenging child centered curriculum, integrating all disciplines and learning modalities
• Designed and developed the Reading program for the Ivy League Summer Camp. Setup reading sessions as well as what was taught and read.
• Opened and maintained lines of communication with parents, including orientation, handbooks, weekly newsletters, conferences and e-mails
• Introduced children to numbers, language, science, and social studies utilizing games, music, artwork, films, books, computers and other tools to teach basic skills.
• Provided developmental instruction of letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science.
• Furthered language development, improve social skills.

St. Martin of Tours R.C. School, Bethpage, New York 1980 – 1991
First and Third Grade Teacher
• Furthered language development, improved social skills, and introduced scientific and mathematical concepts
• Provided tools and environment for students to develop skills and interact with others, adapt to new technology and logically think projects through


EDUCATION

Master of Science in Education, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Random House Computer Reading Program 1984
St. Martin of Tours School, Bethpage, New York

Weehawken Writing Workshop 1984
Hicksville, New York

Open Court Reading Workshop 1985
Babylon, New York

Growing Healthy Workshop 1986
Baldwin, New York