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1418 Belmont Ave Schenectady, NY 12308 518-466-6001 rcasino629@gmail.com

Robert Demonstrates composure, competence, and confidence in his role as a teacher Robert has conscientiously committed to meeting expectations, actively dedicating time and effort to thoroughly researching and planning lessons E. Hedman, Student teaching supervisor

NYS CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades 1-6) I am a dedicated elementary teacher eager to obtain a position as an educator with a wide variety of experiences in working in grades K-12 in an inner city school district, rural school district and a suburban school district. I have a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
Core Competencies Creative Lesson Planning Curriculum Development Differentiated Instruction Classroom Management & Discipline Differentiated Learner Assessments Experiential Learning Special Needs Students / IEPs Standardized Testing / Scoring

Robert is very professional when dealing with students and adults Robert is flexible (able to modify lessons as needed Robert is open to suggestions, and able to implement changes as needed M. Johnson, Cooperating Teacher, Niskayuna New York, Hillside Elementary School

Experience Schenectady City School District April 2013-June 2013 Second Grade long-term substitute Administered and proctored Second Grade district mandated Student Learning Objectives. Created and implemented core subject lessons, aligned with the common core standards. Differentiated instruction and assessments. Computed grades, created rubrics, and completed report cards. Schenectady City School District September 2012-January 2013 Fifth Grade long-term substitute Administered and proctored 5th grade district mandated Student Learning Objectives. Created and implemented core subject lessons, aligned with the common core standards. Differentiated instruction and assessments. Computed grades, created rubrics, and completed report cards. Scheduled and presided in parent teacher conferences. Participated in child study teams. Began Annual Professional Performance Review. Substitute Teacher K-12(BOCES) September 2011 - Present Administered and proctored both 4th and 5th grade NYS ELA exams and NYS Math exams. Assisted with NYS Test make-up. Assisted with before school and after school programs. Lunch supervision. Hillside Elementary School, Niskayuna, NY March, 2011 May, 2011 Fifth Grade Student Teacher Developed and implemented lessons to access students prior knowledge through graphic organizers and semantic mapping. Differentiated instruction provided the opportunit y to expand students learning. Administered and proctored both NYS English Language Arts Exams and NYS Mathematics Exams. Key Contributions: Guided science Unit on Light and Sound Waves. Led a reading unit, A Dogs Life incorporating creative writing and literature. Assisted with the Odyssey of the Mind competition.

His clear and consistently reinforced expectations in combination with his interest in students progress during school and at after school events has promoted a positive student rapport L. McCambley, Teacher, Schenectady New York, Mont Pleasant Middle School.

"He established himself as a professional who was constantly seeking to understand that which he did not know. His ability to reflect, seek guidance, and adjust his practice provided his students with a teacher who did an increasingly better job of meeting their needs L. Grimmer, Mentor Teacher Schenectady New York Lincoln Elementary School

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Experience Continued Schoharie Elementary School, Schoharie, NY January, 2011 March, 2011 First Grade Student Teacher Created lesson plans in all core content areas utilizing cooperative learning groups, direct instruction, small group instruction, team taught and cross grade level instruction. Key Contributions: Guided cooperative learning. Guided science unit on Properties. Led a grade level social studies unit, Family incorporating literature, math and art.

Hamilton Elementary School, Schenectady, NY January, 2006 September, 2010 Paraprofessional and Special Education Paraprofessional As a paraprofessional and a special education paraprofessional Rank of Eagle Scout, Support students with their work, behaviors and keeping students on task. BSA Read to students, assisted with centers/stations, incorporated manipulatives to enhance learning. Troop 7 2002 Assisted teachers as needed with clerical tasks. Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work.

References: Dr. Raymond Colucciello, Superintendent- Fonda-Fultonville Central School District, New York (518) 475-6010 Michelle VanDerLinden- Principal, Schenectady New York, Hamilton Elementary School (518) 881-3720 Mary Johnson- Cooperating Teacher, Niskayuna New York, Hillside Elementary School (518) 330-7324 Liz Hedman- Student teaching supervisor, Jhedman@nycap.rr.com Cindy Castren- Teacher NBCT, Niskayuna New York, Birchwood Elementary School (518) 441-0669 Lawrence Grimmer- Mentor Teacher, Schenectady New York, Lincoln Elementary School (518) 370-8335 Education and Credentials: University of New England M.S.Ed: Curriculum and Instruction- in progress College of St. Rose, B.S.Ed. (Grades 1-6) Albany, New York New York State Childhood Education Initial Certification 2012 2006-2011 2011 - Present