CYNTHIA C CASTELLANO

Cynthia Castellano 
C 347-301-1897   
E CystineCastellano@gmail.com, Ccastellano3@schools.nyc.gov

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A dedicated and hard-working Teaching Artist and full-time Paraprofessional. 

 

Education and Certification

New York State Teacher Certification Examinations,                                                           

Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Certification                                                  4/2016
School of Visual Arts, Bachelor's Degree                                                        9/2009-5/2013
Newtown, High School Diploma                                                                                  6/2008

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification                                                 8/2018

Adult 

Related Courses
New York State Approved Workshops:
Dignity for All Students Act 
Child Abuse and Reporting 
School Violence Prevention and Intervention
Paraprofessional Training
Educational Foundations
Foundations in Special Education

 

Skills 
Experienced in Microsoft and Adobe software: Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, PhotoShop, After Effects, Flash, TV Paint, and Pro Tools. Uses computer shortcuts efficiently. Troubleshooting knowledge. Efficiently operates simple machinery such as the smart board/Promethian, scanners, printers, cameras, fax, and multiple PC types. File and data organization. Has the ability to learn more software and technical procedures. Has working knowledge of fine arts, sculpting and various crafting. Specialty in 2D Animation and drawing.

 

Experience

Full-Time Paraprofessional, Department of Education, NY, NY                                            5/12/2017-Current

Pairs up with a certified teacher as a full-time assistant. Fills out administrative paperwork on an as-needed basis. Helps students meet their modified academic requirements. Provides classroom support in a District 75 setting. 
Substitute Paraprofessional, Department of Education, Queens, NY                                                            3/2016-5/10/2017
Paired up with a certified teacher in the absence of their full-time assistant. Provided classroom support through management, individual as well as group student teaching, and added tasks as needed. Worked with grades k-8 in a District 75 setting for children with special needs.
Teaching Artist, Queens Central Academy , Elmhurst, NY                                                                           8/2016-7/2017 
Independently designed a 10-week workshop curriculum. Managed and instructed 5th-grade drawing class for groups of up to 30 students. Maintained a consistent schedule. Students learned basic principles individually, then applied them in group projects. The scholars learned to make liberal arts connections in their works.
Young Women's Christian Association, P.S.90, Brooklyn, NY                                                                      7/2015- 7/2016
Devised theme-based lesson plans that allowed creative freedom, critical thinking and problem-solving through visual arts. Demonstrated project options. Showed examples. Advised each child individually. Worked with grades K-5. 
P/T Teaching Artist, Staten Island Community Charter School, NY                                                           1/2015-6/2015  
Instructed and mentored three groups of 25 children. Assisted children who had Individual Education Plans. Taught an advanced after-school arts club in the wintertime.
Freelance Artist, Self-Employed, Maspeth, NY                                                                                         5/2013-Current 
Meets project deadlines. Updates clients on progress and involves them in the creative process. Surpasses expectations.
Volunteer, First Church of Christ, Maspeth, NY                                                                                         6/2008-Current 
Teaches a hands-on group of children Arts and Crafts as well as Play Production at Sunday School. Creates a consistent schedule with organized lessons. Assists as a Director and Set designer for special events. Exceeds housekeeping cleanliness standards. Creates brochure designs in a timely manner. Provides uplifting assistance through music leadership. 
   
References
Available upon request.