​                                                                                                              Christine P. Yodice
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​Education
St. Joseph’s College                                                                                                                             Patchogue, NY
Master of Arts – Infant/Toddler Childhood Special Education
Bachelor of Arts – Elementary and Special Education (Dual Certification)
 
Professional Experience
Abbey Lane Elementary School – Levittown UFSD                                                                            Levittown, NY
1/21 – Present  Third Grade Teacher – Remote Leave Replacement

• Designated as third grade leave replacement in a remote Google Classroom setting, developing and implementing lesson plans for whole group and small group instruction.
• Prepare digital resources for remote lessons to facilitate virtual learning.
  • These resources include Google Meet, Google Slides, Jamboard, Flipgrid, Nearpod, Boom Cards, Kahoot, Quizizz, Wordwall, Epic, Raz-Kids, PebbleGo, and Whiteboard.fi.
• Implemented behavior management system.
• Encourage and reinforce positive social and academic behavior through use of Class Dojo.
• Adhere to curriculum for all subject areas, including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Plan for and conduct reading groups for children in Tiers I, II, and III.
• Design and implement modifications to lessons and curriculum as needed.
• Prepare report cards and participate in IST meetings and Annual Reviews.
• Adhere to accommodations as stated in IEPs.
• Maintain communication with parents and school administration regarding all events and classroom activities.
• Participate in facilitation of Abbey Action News.

 
9/20 – 12/20     Kindergarten Teacher – Remote Leave Replacement

• Designated as kindergarten leave replacement in a remote Google Classroom setting, developing and implementing lesson plans for whole group and small group instruction.
• Prepared digital resources for remote lessons to facilitate virtual learning.
• Adhered to curriculum for all subject areas, including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Planned for and conducted reading groups for children in Tiers I, II, and III.
• Designed and implemented modifications to lessons and curriculum as needed.
• Prepared report cards and conducted Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Adhered to accommodations as stated in IEPs.
• Maintained communication with parents and school administration regarding all events and classroom activities.
• Participated in facilitation of Abbey Action News.

Abbey Lane Elementary School – Levittown UFSD (Cont.)
1/20 – 6/20       Teacher Assistant – Second Grade Co-Integrated Classroom/Kindergarten

• Assigned to remain in second grade classroom (half-day) upon teacher’s return from leave to maintain consistency of classroom routine and quality of educational services.
• Assigned half-day in kindergarten classroom.
• Taught lessons based on second grade and kindergarten curriculums.
• Facilitated small group instruction.
• Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Consulted with instructional team as well as school principal and staff regarding student/class plans and progress.

 
9/19 – 12/19     Second Grade Leave Replacement

• Designated as second grade leave replacement in a co-integrated classroom, developing and implementing lesson plans for whole group and small group instruction.
• Adhered to curriculum for all subject areas, including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Planned for and conduct reading groups for children in Tiers I, II, and III.
• Designed and implemented modifications to lessons and curriculum as needed.
• Prepared report cards and conducted Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Adhered to accommodations as stated in IEPs.
• Maintained communication with parents and school administration regarding all events and classroom activities.
• Led instructional team including Special Education Teacher and Teacher Assistant.
• Participated in facilitation of Abbey Action News.
• Participated in Abbey Lane Peer Mentoring Program.

 
9/18 – 6/19       Permanent Substitute Teacher (K-5)/Tier II Reading Interventionist

• Designated as third grade leave replacement, developing and implementing lesson plans adhering to third grade curriculum.
• Planned and implemented small-group instruction for lower-level reading groups in second and fourth grades in accordance with Journeys curriculum.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of both Special Education and General Education students in the classroom.
• Assessed Tier II and Tier III student performance using AIMSweb Maze and R-CBM.
• Collected data bi-weekly to monitor students’ academic progress.

​Permanent Substitute Teacher (K-5)/Tier II Reading Interventionist (Cont.)

• Generated Reading Tier II progress reports.
• Participated in facilitation of Abbey Action News.
• Participated in Abbey Lane Peer Mentoring Program.
• Participated in production and performance of Abbey Lane Variety Show.
• Performed all responsibilities noted under Permanent Substitute Teacher (below).

 
12/17 – 6/18     Integrated Co-Teaching Special Education Teacher – Second and Fifth Grades  

• Collaborated with General Education teacher to determine appropriate instruction for both General Education and Special Education students.
• Planned and implemented small and whole-group instruction for math lessons in accordance with Envision curriculum.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of both Special Education and General Education students in the classroom.
• Followed Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each Special Education student.
• Adhered to accommodations as stated in IEPs.
• Implemented reevaluation process.
• Administered Woodcock Johnson IV Test of Achievement.
• Generated IEP progress reports.
• Developed IEPs for upcoming school year for Special Education students.
• Maintained consistent contact with parents.
• Acted as Committee on Special Education (CSE) representative at students’ annual review meetings.

 
9/17 – 12/17     Permanent Substitute Teacher – Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

• Covered teacher positions in kindergarten through fifth grade classes, including General Education, Special Education, ABA, and special areas, such as Music, Literacy, and Art.
• Adhered to and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Journeys and Envision programs.
• Used SMART Board technology to enhance curriculum being taught.
• Attended professional development presentations and faculty meetings.
• Provided daily reports to classroom teachers; these included lesson status/progress and any student issues and/or concerns.

 
M.F. Stokes Elementary School – Island Trees UFSD                                                                          Levittown, NY
9/97 – 6/04       Kindergarten Teacher

• Taught children all aspects of kindergarten curriculum.
• Designed and implemented lessons to meet the needs of all students.
• Assessed educational, therapeutic, and socialization needs of students.
• Coordinated with staff and parents to address such needs.
• Recorded and reported on student progress and made recommendations as necessary.
• Assisted in the Special Education Inclusion program.
• Planned and participated in Kindergarten Orientation for incoming parents and students.
• Attended professional development presentations and faculty meetings.
• Founded and moderate d Creative Writing Club for fourth grade students.
• Taught ELA preparation class for third and fourth grade students.
• Participated as a member of the school’s interview committee.
• Mentored a student teacher.
• Completed 60 in-service credits (MA+60).

 
M.F. Stokes Elementary School – Island Trees UFSD                                                                          Levittown, NY
1997 – 2000     Math Teacher (Summer YES Program)

• Taught math to third grade students attending summer YES program.
• Reinforced skills taught during the school year through interactive games and cooperative group activities and lessons.

 
M.F. Stokes Elementary School – Island Trees UFSD                                                                          Levittown, NY
9/96 – 6/97       Special Education Assistant

• Assisted teacher in first grade self-contained Special Education class.
• Worked one-on-one with students in all subject areas.
• Led class in SCOPE extended after-school program.

 

Other Experience      
Deanna’s Day Care (NYS Licensed)                                                                                                    Bohemia, NY
9/11 – 6/17       Teacher

• Developed and implemented curriculum for 2, 3, and 4-year old children, including reading, writing, math, and socialization skills.
• Prepared children for kindergarten.
• Planned and assisted children with projects and activities.
• Assisted in care of children, toddlers, and infants.
• Completed required training.

 
5/11 – 4/14       Independent Tutor
9/96 – 6/01  Tutored students from second grade through sixth grade in major subject areas in                     a one-on-one setting.

• Assessed skill and performance level of students to determine appropriate tutoring plan.
• Assisted with homework and test preparation; worked to impart applicable study skills.

 
Certifications/Awards/Recognition

• Certified Teacher – N-6 (Regular and Special Education)
• Certified Teacher –Birth-3 (Early Intervention)
• Google Certified Educator Level 1
• Levittown School District – Unsung Hero (2021)
• Founder’s Day Award – Teacher of the Year (2001)
• Included in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2003-2004)

 
References: Furnished upon request.