Kathryn Ellen Monaco

105 Highview Dr., Selden NY 11784

Phone: 631-846-3690
Cell: 631-827-1944
E-mail: kmc71eda@westpost.net
Philosophy of Education
To me teaching means helping to shape my students lives, not only academically
but personally and socially as well. As teachers, we have the opportunity to par
ticipate in the shaping of the future. It is the children of today that are the
generation of tomorrow. I believe that often it is not the lessons taught from a
textbook that are remembered, but rather those lessons taught about life that l
eave the greatest impression.
For me, the ideal classroom atmosphere in which to teach is one that is centere
d around progressivism. In this type of atmosphere it would be my responsibility
to facilitate learning and to consider my students interests when developing th
e curriculum. The curriculum would be based on the needs and interests of the st
udents, it would also promote social development and the development of good mor
als.
I believe that all children have the ability to learn and must be given equal o
pportunities in order to achieve success. As a teacher it is my job to assist gr
owth in each and every one of my students. Each child is unique, including the w
ay in which he or she learns. It is my job as a teacher to assist each child in
learning to utilize different strategies to achieve academic and personal succes
s.
I became a teacher because I can not dream of doing anything more rewarding wit
h my life than working with children. There are not many professions that would
allow me the same opportunity to positively affect our future, as teaching does.

Kathryn Monaco is an intelligent and dedicated teacher. She is innovative and c

reative with an outstanding ability to relate to preschool, primary and intermed
iate students. She establishes clear objectives and goals for her students. Kath
ryn maintains a very caring and supportive atmosphere for student learning. She
is confident, motivated, organized, and well prepared. Kathryn truly enjoys work
ing with her students and will be an asset to any school facility. Dehanne Cohe
n (Student Teaching Supervisor at St. Josephs College)
Work Experience
Kings Park Central School District 11/15/08-9/2010
Kings Park, NY
631-269-3910
Paraprofessional/teacher assistant
Aide for students with disabilities, particularly autism
Run ABA programs
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans
Assist with the daily running of the classroom
Take and record data
TheraCare 08/15/07-7/5/08
Islandia, NY
631-851-9486
Special-education teacher for a child with autism
Develop and implement ABA program
Implement BIP
Record and analyze data
Assess childs current level of functioning in order to develop programs
Attend CPSE meetings with members of the childs team in school
Report to parents and agency supervisor areas of gains and struggles
Huntington Learning Center
Smithtown, NY 6/2005-10/2007
631-360-0423
One-to-one and small group instruction with children ages 4 through high school
Implement curriculum instruction in the subject areas of reading, phonics, math
, writing, study skills and test prep
Providing a caring, nurturing environment where students feel safe and secure i
n their abilities
Completing progress records, updating administrators on each childs progress an
d areas in which he/she is having difficulty
Making suggestions for curriculum pieces that could be changed or behavioral pl
ans that could be implemented to promote greater success for the child
Jewelry & Crafts by Katie Monaco
Kings Park, NY 6/2004-9/2005
I made and sold jewelry and crafts at local craft fairs
T.J. Maxx
Kings Park, NY 10/2003-7/2004
Cashier for purchases and returns.

B.E.S.T. Learning Center

Kings Park, NY 9/2003-10/2003
Child care provider in the infant/toddler room
Responsible for feeding and changing
putting children down for their naps
Cleaning the classroom
Meeting all other needs that the children may have

Aparos Little John

Bay Shore, NY 6/2002-9/2002
Secretary for a large company
Responsibilities included answering phones, filling out work orders, as well as
many other tasks.
United Cerebral Palsy
Smith Lane, Commack NY 6/2001-9/2001
Teacher Assistant in a special-education classroom
Responsible for preparing some lessons
Helping the teacher run the classroom
Caring for students and fulfilling their needs due to disabilities ranging from
mild to severe
Fieldwork Experience
Holy Family Regional School
Indian Head Road, Commack, NY 11725
Grades K, 1, 3, and 4
United Cerebral Palsy
Smith Lane Commack, NY, 11725
Special Education Preschool
R.J.O. Intermediate
Indian Head Road
Kings Park, NY, 11754
5th Grade Inclusion Classroom
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Hollywood Drive
Smithtown , NY 11787
Gradless Class (children ages 12+)
Branch Brook Elementary
15 Ridgeley Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Grades 1 and 4
Education
Masters of Arts in Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Special Education
St. Josephs College
Patchogue, NY
9/2005-5/2007
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
St. Josephs College
Patchogue, NY
9/2000-5/2005
High School Regents Diploma
St. Anthonys High School
South Huntington, NY
9/1996-6/2000
Teaching Certificates from New York State
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Effective Date: 09/01/05
Certificate #: 086708510
Control #: 605895051
Early Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Effective Date: 09/01/05
Certificate #: 086708510
Control #: 605894051
Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Effective Date: 09/01/05
Certificate #: 086708510
Control #: 605893051
Students with Disabilities (Grade 1-6) Effective Date: 09/01/05
Certificate #: 086708510
Control #: 605896051
Professional Certificate Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
Pending approval of 3 years teaching experience
Languages
Some Spanish
Computer Skills
Microsoft Windows: high level of proficiency
Word: high level of proficiency
Internet Navigation: high level of proficiency
 Excel: basic knowledge
Power Point: basic knowledge
Teaching Qualifications
Capable of providing expert instruction for students ranging in ability from le
arning-disabled to gifted
Responsibly lead daily learning activities based on development of monthly them
es
Able to contribute to building new curriculum
Successfully initiate classroom management plans promoting individual responsib
ility and positive reinforcement
Able to multi-task
Build excellent, productive relationships via daily contact with parents and gu
ardians
Create clear monthly calendars to aid students and parents in coordinating scho
ol activities
Possess superior time-management skills
Perform above and beyond daily requirements to achieve project success
Professionally versatile working in a team effort or independently
Active participant in meeting and in-services
Easily adapt to new assignments / willing to take extra time to learn skills
Lead others and take initiative
Coordinate peer-tutor programs
Experience with ABA programs, both educated in and extensive hand on experienc
e working in this type of atmosphere
Personal Highlights
Mature and Stable / Creative / Thorough / Perfectionist / Pleasant / Professiona
l / Conscientious