Kate Pagano (DeBlois)

14 Brainerd Drive Cranbury, NJ 08512

(609) 529-7577 kate.e.pagano@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Rider University, Graduate-Level Teacher Certification (TEACH First) Program
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing

Lawrenceville, NJ
Completed: April 2015

Rider University, College of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Lawrenceville, NJ
Graduated: May 2009

Seminars: Child Assault Prevention, Data Literacy, Peer Coaching, Interview Preparation, Evaluations, and SGOs
Notable Recognitions: Deans List: Spring 2008, Recipient of the Rider Recognition Award and Alumni Scholarship,
Presented research on Independent Scholarship and Creative Activity Day (ISCAP)
EXPERIENCE
Antheil Elementary School
Ewing, NJ
Student Teacher
December 2014-April 2015
Practical, hands-on, reflective teaching experiences, linking theory to practice, in an accredited elementary school.
Responsible for planning lessons in all subject areas.
Supporting and assessing student learning.
Working collaboratively with colleagues throughout the school community.
Developing a high level of teaching competency based on established best practice and the schools curriculum.
Princeton YMCA
Princeton, NJ
Site Director Pannell Learning Center
January 2014 Present
Oversee the daily operations at the learning center and ensure the successful delivery of the afterschool program.
Work closely with the Education Director to help oversee and collaborate with the teaching staff team and volunteer
to implement an appropriate daily schedule that advances the PYA program goals.
Nanny
New York, NY
Nanny
August 2012 December 2013
Started working with family when child was only a few days old.
Educated on newborns sleep schedules, development/milestones and basic everyday needs.
Developed fun and age appropriate educational activities.
Nanny
Chicago, IL
Nanny
September 2010 June 2012
Started working with family when children were 1 month and 20 months old and were with them for 2 years.
Educated on toddler sleep schedules, potty training, and discipline techniques.
Developed fun and age appropriate educational activities.
Kendall Park Preschool
Kendall Park, NJ
Director / Head Teacher
September 2008 August 2010
Responsible for the successful operation of the preschool.
Responsible for creating and maintaining a learning environment for children to work productively and comfortably,
and have full access to all necessary materials.
Managed and motivated the preschool team (hired, trained, managed and over saw preschool staff to ensure quality
early childhood education).
Maintained and directed classrooms to provide a stimulating and developmental appropriate curriculum.
Evaluated, assessed, and documented childrens progress using NJ Progress Checklist, to be provided to parents at
conference times.
Montessori Preschool Academy
Head Teacher

Cranbury, NJ
September 2006 August 2008

Instructed children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth following the
Montessori curriculum.
Planned individual and group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional and academic areas.
Encouraged individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization.

Appleseed Preschool
Boca Raton, FL
Assistant Teacher
January 2005 May 2006
Assisted head teacher at Christian Preschool.
Monitored and supervised students, recoded student data and tracked classroom supplies.
Cranbury Recreation Camp
Camp Counselor
Supervised children from ages of three to twelve.
Assisted in planning and implementing daily activities with Program Staff and co-workers.

Cranbury, NJ
Summers 2000 - 2005

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Protecting Human Research Participants issued by: The National
Institutes of Health (NIH)
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and
Open Source Software.
Volunteer: YMCA of Princeton, Special Olympics New Jersey and Avon Walk for Breast Cancer NY
Trained over 65 hours in childrens safety, sanitation, positive guidance and discipline, challenging behaviors,
developmental delays, and other areas.
Attended various teacher conferences throughout NJ.