Giselle Athena R.

Rosario
50 Daley Street
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
516-734-1696
giselleathena@gmail.com

Education
St. John's University, Queens, NY
Bachelor of Science in Education, Childhood Education Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2020
Academic Concentration: Psychology
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Master of Science in Special Education Anticipated Graduation Date May 2021

Honors
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society Inducted Spring 2018
Phi Eta Sigma: Freshman National Honor Society Inducted Fall 2017
National Society of Leadership and Success Inducted Spring 2018

Teaching Experience
St. Aidan's School, Williston Park, NY
Catechist and Special Needs Teacher Sept 13- Sept 16/ March 11- Present
• Taught a fourth and fifth grade class consisting of fifteen students each about the Catholic Faith
• Coordinated and maintained classroom activities including examinations, attendance, management,
assessment and planning
• Developed and implemented activities for both a class and individual students in grades 2-12 with
both high and low functioning autism, speech impairment, and other learning disabilities

Private Tutor, New Hyde Park, NY Sept 2012- Present

• Reviewed classroom lessons with students in grades 4-12
• Guided students in both AP and Regents preparation

Center Street Elementary School, Williston Park, NY

Participating Observer, Grades K,1,3,4 Sep 15- Present
• Observed traditional teachers in a mainstream and inclusion setting
• Executed lesson plans constructed in courses in cooperating classrooms

St. John's University: School of Education

Teacher's Assistant for Human Learning and Development Jan 2017- Present
• Oversaw and managed groups of 3-4 students regarding course work
• Critiqued and graded lesson plans created by students
St. John's University Sep 2017- Present
Seton Scholar
• Ambassador for the School of Education
• Collaborated with the Dean and Professors to refresh and reinvent programs for the students’ best
interests

Related Experience
Buckley Day Camp, Roslyn NY
Shadow, Summers 2017- Present
• Supported and assisted camper make transitions while fostering a safe environment

Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Central Park W, NY

Juguemos en Espanol Camp, Camp Counselor, Summers 2014-2015
• Planned, coordinated, and executed activities while guiding campers in personal growth and Spanish
language development

Student Government Inc., St. John's University

Student Worker, Sept 16- Present
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for
spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
• Greet visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according
to their needs.

Herricks High School, New Hyde Park, NY

Assistant Coach, Mar 2017- Present
• Assisted players with skill development

Project Sunshine, LIJ Hospital

Hospital Volunteer
• Displayed cheerful, friendly and compassionate demeanor to improve patient mood through crafts,
games, and conversation
Public Relations

Relay for Life, St. John's University

Chair for Campus Outreach, Oct. 2017
• Advertised for increased support for the American Cancer Society and families touched by cancer

Babysitter
Aug 2012- Present
• Ensured children were bathed, fed, and in bed prior to parents’ return
 • Created innovative and educational games and stories to entertain and interact with children
Volunteer
Town House Rehabilitation, Hempstead, NY
Recreational Aide
• Responsible for transporting senior citizens
• Facilitated a wide variety of memory, physical, and word games with residents

Ronald McDonald, Queens, NY

Hope Lodge, NY, NY
• Created nutritious meals for families and patients.

Give Kids the World, Kissimmee, FL

• Responsible for the care and comfort of families and children with life threatening illnesses
• Gained knowledge on how to assist families and children in emotional distress

Language Skills
Basic Conversational Tagalog, Italian, and Spanish

Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), PC/MAC, Remind, Google Applications
(Drive and Classroom), Smart Notebook and Blackboard