Ashley Arcuri

631-903-5128 | aarcuri@lions.molloy.edu
P.O.Box 1392 Quogue, N.Y. 11959
Twitter: @MsAshleyArcuri
Electronic Portfolio: https://ashleyarcuri.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Molloy College December 2017
Dual Master of Science in TESOL/Elementary Education GPA: 3.96
Long Island University: Post Campus December 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology GPA: 3.83
CERTIFICATIONS
• NYS Teaching English as a New Language: Initial- January 5, 2018
• NYS Childhood Education: Initial- January 6, 2018
• NYS Early Childhood Education: Initial- Pending March 31, 2018
• NYS Teaching Students with Disabilities: Pending April 2018
• NYS Assessment for Teaching Assistant Skills: Level 1 TA- (295)
• Certified Ocean and Pool Lifeguard for Suffolk County
• American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor
• CPR/AED through American Heart Association
Honors and Awards

• Kappa Delta Pi, Molloy College Chapter • Member of Tau Sigma at LIU Post Chapter
• Delta Epsilon Sigma, Molloy College Chapter • Dean’s List- Fall 2012 (Stonehill College)
• Member of LIU Post’s Honor’s College • Psychology Research Excellence- Spring 2014
• Member of Psi Chi at LIU Post Chapter • Dean’s List- Fall 2014, Spring 2015 (LIU)

Publications
• Fourth Grade Lesson Published on Behind the Curtains of History: Lessons of History Revealed Through the
Lens of Positive Psychology: Based on the NCSS C3 Frameworks (Including Character Education Through
Storybooks, Common Core Literacy Strategies, History Alive, Flipped Instruction and Culminating Docu-
ment Based Assessment).
Arcuri A., Sheehan, K., Anesta J., Spoagis C. & Ryf, J. (Inventors of the Industrial Revolution) (2016). Were
the inventors of the industrial revolution fueled by a growth mindset? (Key Concept 4.2 Key Idea 4.2 a, b, c).
Retrieved from https://behindthecurtainsofhistory.weebly.com/
Presentations
• 2017 Greater Metropolitan New York Social Studies Conference Grade (Inventors of the Industrial Revolu-
tion, Four) Social Studies Lesson: NCSS C3 Lesson Inquiry, Humanizing History with Stories of Growth
Mindset and Character Research.
Sheehan, K., Arcuri, A., & Bove, G., (2017). [Inventors of the Industrial Revolution] Humanizing History
With Stories of Growth Mindset and Character Strengths. (Key Concept 4.2 Key Idea 4.2 a, b, c). Greater
Metropolitan New York Social Studies Conference. Retrieved from https://behindthecurtainsofhistory.wee-
bly.com/
Teaching Experience
West End Elementary School, Lynbrook, NY April 2018 - June 2018
4th Grade Leave Replacement Teacher
• Employ Balanced Literacy (Teachers College) and Eureka Math (Engage NY) programs during ELA and
Mathematics lessons.
• Scaffold and differentiate instruction to facilitate learning for English Learners and struggling learners.
Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School, Miller Place, NY Dec. 2017 - March 29, 2018
Elementary ENL Leave Replacement Teacher
• Conduct student-directed periods in English to third, fourth, and fifth grade students from seven different
native languages in a stand-alone setting.
• Scaffold materials for students of varying language proficiency levels.
• Differentiate material for students with varying disabilities.
Andrew Muller Primary School, Miller Place, NY Dec. 2017 - March 29, 2018
Elementary ENL Leave Replacement Teacher
• Conduct student-directed periods in English to second grade students from three different native languages in
a stand-alone setting.
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 • Scaffold materials for students of varying language proficiency levels.
• Co-teach a Kindergarten period with students from three different native languages.
Classroom Experience
Waverly Park School, Lynbrook, NY Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2017
4th Grade Student Teacher- Cooperating Teacher: Jessica Ryan
• Led math lessons and facilitated math rotation periods to reinforce the lesson.
• Led small group subject-specific activities corresponding to the general lesson.
Wantagh Elementary School, Wantagh, NY Oct. 2015 – Oct. 2017
ENL Student Observer/ Student Teacher- Cooperating Teacher: Marisa Evert
• Co-taught periods in grades K-5.
• Discussed co-teaching models to prepare for upcoming lessons.
• Led stand-alone periods and assisted with subject-specific activities corresponding with the general lesson.
Park Avenue School, Amityville, NY May 1, 2016-May 30, 2016
4th Grade Student Observer- Cooperating Teacher: Melissa McCormack
• Retaught content to below mastery learners with English and Social Studies activities that corresponded to
class lessons.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Surf Club of Quogue, Quogue, NY Summer 2017 - Present
Ocean Lifeguard
• Guard and observe members and guests in the pool and ocean, and take action to rescue anyone in distress in
the water and surrounding area.
WSI Certified Swimming Instructor Summers 2013 - Present
• Create daily lesson plans and weekly schedules for clients of all ages to gradually improve their swimming
ability.
J. Crew Stores, Riverhead, NY
Sales Associate Nov. 2014 – May 2017
• Processed transactions in a timely manner.
Swordfish Beach Club, Westhampton Beach, NY
Senior Ocean and Pool Lifeguard Summers 2009 - 2016
• Oversaw the work and productivity of seven lifeguards.
• Participated in daily ocean and beach drills to prepare for dangers or hazards around the premises.
Swim Team Coach Summers 2011 - 2016
• Created daily practice routines and motivated children ages 4-16 to practice teamwork, perseverance, and
confidence during practices as well as swim meets.
Psychology Department at LIU Post, Brookville, NY
Teacher’s Assistant Jan. 2015- Dec. 2015
• Created and conducted classroom lectures pertaining to the course material provided by the professor.
• Assisted the professor with developing their course curriculum.
Higher Education Opportunity Program at LIU Post, Brookville, NY
Spanish and Psychology Tutor Sept. 2014 – May 2015
• Assisted students with difficulties in learning the Spanish language and various courses in Psychology.
• Evaluated progress the student makes after each session.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Languages: Nearly fluent Spanish (18 years)
Technology Programs: iMovie, SmartPresentation, Microsoft Word Outlook and PowerPoint, FlipGrid, EduCre-
ations, Kahoot!, NearPod, Google Docs, I-Read
Hobbies: reading, swimming, cooking, dancing, creative writing

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