TERESA

MONASTERO

Bamaresa@hotmail.com 416 River Bend Drive SW Huntsville AL 35824 256-617-

1367

Teresa.Monastero@facebook.com

Portfolio:
teresamonastero.weebly.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent background and proven success in helping children reach their full
potential

Core Competencies in Alabama College and Career Ready Standards, Alabama

Learning Exchange, Catholic Religious Studies, Microsoft Office, Reference/information
Literacy, Electronic Databases, Program and Lesson Planning, Reading Diagnostics, IEP,
STEAM Lesson Planning, Arts Integrated Lesson Planning, Community Outreach,
Parental Communication, Cultural and Social Awareness

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
November 30th, 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as
lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs
and interests
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those
objectives to students
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Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning

opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
Observe and evaluate students performance, behavior, social development, and
physical health
Read books to entire classes or small groups
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and
use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students progress
in compliance with Standards
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement
presentations
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social
development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to
prevent injuries and damage
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students needs and progress
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines
or requirements of states and schools
Prepare reports on students and activities such as Reading Diagnostics and IEP
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction that provides
students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate

Catholic Distance University

Hamilton, VA.
August 2009
Credentials in Catechism/Religious Studies

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA
April 1994
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts/Education

EXPERIENCE

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Huntsville City Schools Huntsville, AL 35016

Substitute Teacher/Student Teacher
August 2016 Present
Student Teaching Practicum at AAA Academy for Academics and Arts, Fall 2016
Preferred Substitute Teacher for Williams Elementary School Spring 2017

Communicating with Supervisors and Peers for Lesson Planning and Instruction
Thinking Creatively and Utilizing Resources for Daily Lessons and Hands-on Activities
that integrate STEAM
Overhead Projector, Smartboard, and IPAD use for Lesson Delivery
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others, Using Word Translator
Software/Apps for ELL
Coaching and Developing Students Skills, Socially and in Physical Education Classes
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information for Reading Diagnostics and IEP
Performing General Physical Activities in Special Education and Physical Education
Class
Performing Administrative Activities Such as Administering Tests, Grading and
Records
Communicating with Parents, Family and Community for Classroom Projects and Field
Trips
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve
students behavioral and academic problems

Arab City Schools Arab, AL 35016

Substitute Teacher/Assistant
January 2014 May 2016
Completed 105 hours of Student Teaching Observations

Communicating with Supervisors and Peers for Lesson Planning and Instruction
Thinking Creatively and Utilizing Resources for Daily Lessons and Hands-on Activities
that integrate STEAM
Overhead Projector, Smartboard, and IPAD use for Lesson Delivery
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others, Using Word Translator
Software/Apps for ELL
Coaching and Developing Students Skills, Socially and in Physical Education Classes
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

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Analyzing Data or Information for Reading Diagnostics and IEP

Performing General Physical Activities in Special Education and Physical Education
Class
Performing Administrative Activities Such as Administering Tests, Grading and
Records
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public for Field Trips and Events Such as
The Special Olympics

SKILLS

Attended NATC Technology Conference Professional Development for

Madison County Schools
Attended Diversity Webinar with Staff Learning Innovations, Inc.
Attended Math Fluency Across the Grades with Achieve the Core.

Music, Choral and Dance Instruction with a focus on Cultural Music from my travels
and living abroad
Visual Arts Instruction and Art Appreciation
Thinking Creatively and modeling Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Coaching and Developing Others by Modeling Social Awareness to Students
Interacting with Computers and Technology for Instruction in the Classroom
Developing Objectives and Strategies for alignment with the Standards

Experience with: Facebook, Google Docs, Interactive whiteboard controllers,
Interactive whiteboards, Laser facsimile machines, Microsoft Office
software, Photocopying equipment, Gymnasium Equipment, Musical
Instruments and Equipment, Music and Choral Curriculum, Catholic
Religious Education