Alyssa Martinazzi
Cresson
Summary
After graduating from college in preparation to move away and start physical therapy school at the University of Pittsburgh, I felt that I was entering the physical therapy career for all the wrong reasons. Shortly after, I decided to pull my spot from Pitt and start all over. After much reflection, I found myself wanting to explore the education world. With much hesitation due to the teacher shortage and low pay, I figured it was worth looking into. After my first month of substituting, I knew that teaching was my calling. I became so passionate about teaching that I was determined to get my teaching certification as quickly as possible. After finding a program that allowed me to gain my certification, while subbing to gain valuable experience, I knew that I had to jump on the opportunity and I did just that. My path to a Level 1 Certificate for Prek-4 is now complete. I am now seeking a full time teaching position for the 2024/2025 school year.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Jackson Elementary)
Ignite Education Solutions
2024.02 - Current
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Attended Professional Development meetings every Friday.
- Attended a training on how to use AI to create assessments and to help with differentiating.
- Monitored student behavior and developed behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching during our co-planning time on Fridays.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Created new and more hands on centers to challenge students and give them more of a choice in their work.
- Attended and spoke in several IEP meetings.
- Communicated effectively with administration and parents.
- Attended professional meetings and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Penn Cambria School District
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Created my own centers and crafts for the students to complete weekly.
- Developed my own behavior management plans and implemented behavior charts for students who struggled to listen. The charts were made by me, however, I would call the student to my desk and allow them to circle which face they thought they deserved and why. This helped include the student in their own action plan while also holding them responsible for their behavior.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Led parent-teacher conferences.
- Attended grade-level meetings weekly.
Day to Day Substitute Teacher
Ignite Solutions Group
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Prek-4 Level 1 Teaching Certification - Education
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05.2022
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Flexibility
- Leadership
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Jackson Elementary)
Ignite Education Solutions
2024.02 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Penn Cambria School District
2023.09 - 2023.12
Day to Day Substitute Teacher
Ignite Solutions Group
2022.10 - 2023.04
Prek-4 Level 1 Teaching Certification - Education
Point Park University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies
Saint Francis University
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