CELINA SALZONE

A results-driven, dedicated and resourceful Teacher, committed to creating a classroom environment conducive to independent
thinking and personal growth • Strive to maintain a working knowledge of Common Core learning standards • Teaching efforts
contribute to the overall effectiveness of students’ educational experiences • Expertise in the full scope of curriculum
development, lesson planning, assessment and classroom management • Recognized for effective decision-making abilities and
an exemplary work ethic • Easily learn new systems

EDUCATION & TRAINING

St. John’s University – Staten Island, NY

Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education • Concentration: Psychology May 2019
Undergraduate GPA: 3.7 Major GPA: 3.8
• Student Teaching completed at Michael J. Petrides School, 2nd grade ICT and 5th grade ICT
• Dean’s List Recipient (2015-2019)
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude
• St. John’s University School of Education Award for Excellence in Academics

Workshops & Seminars: Child Abuse Identification • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) • Pathways in Education • School
Violence Intervention & Prevention • Educating All Students Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

J.P Morgan Chase– Brooklyn, NY Smart Start Intern: July 2015-Present

Self Employed – Staten Island, NY Personal Nanny September 2013-Present
Self-Employed – Staten Island, NY Private Tutor: October 2018-Present
Phi Eta Chi Sorority- Staten Island, NY Treasurer: 2017-2018
Saint Joseph Saint Thomas After School Program – Staten Island, NY Math Tutor: 2017-2018
Notre Dame Academy – Staten Island, NY English Language Arts Tutor: 2017-2018
Greenbelt Conservancy – Staten Island, NY Educational Intern: 2016-2017
The Goodhue Center– Staten Island, NY Volunteer Counselor: 2015-2016
The Pool Therapist– Staten Island, NY Lifeguard: 2011-2014

TEACHING EXPERTISE

 Provide individual and collaborative academic instruction integrating literacy and learning, thematic and standardized
teaching methodologies.
 Encourage accountable talk to foster concept-oriented learning and academic rigor.
 Promote the development of evidence-based arguments that reflect critical thinking, precise language and the evaluation of
differing points of view.
 Develop, implement and modify a high volume of lesson plans and interdisciplinary curriculum eliciting the highest levels
of learning comprehension. Ensure alignment with Common Core standards.
 Apply various motivational techniques to assist children experiencing learning difficulties.
 Supervise and maintain a structured and organized classroom environment; monitor, evaluate and grade student
performance; provide detailed feedback loops to parents delineating academic progress.
 Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with administrators, co-workers, parents and students.

CREDENTIALS & PROFICIENCIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and SMART Board

• CPR and First Aid Certified