Jessica Stolfi

267 Harbor Lane North  Massapequa Park, NY 11762  JessicaStolfi@mail.adelphi.edu  (516) 270-8044
http://jessicastolfi.weebly.com
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CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Initial Teaching Certifications:
 Childhood Education Grades 1-6 October 2016
 Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 October 2016
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training and Certification October 2015
EDUCATION
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
 Master of Arts in Childhood Education/Advanced Graduate Certificate in Special Education;
4.0 GPA May 2016
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Minor in Childhood Education; Cum Laude May 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Leave Replacement Third Grade
Willow Road Elementary School, Valley Stream, NY September 2017
 Fostered a warm, welcoming environment conducive to student learning and social & emotional growth
 Collaborated with colleagues to adapt the curriculum to fit the needs of all students through differentiation
 Planned, organized, & implemented daily lessons in accordance with district and state guidelines
 Implemented a classroom management structure, daily routine, & charter to guide all members of the
classroom community
 Facilitated open and effective parent/guardian-teacher communication for a successful home-to-school
connection
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Willow Road Elementary School, Valley Stream, NY November 2016-Present
 Effectively educate students of varied academic and age levels in a K-6 learning environment
 Instruct in environments with a range of students while maintaining student motivation, engagement & focus
 Built a positive rapport with all students and staff members
 Communicate and collaborate effectively with fellow teachers, administrators, and school personnel
 Maintain school district’s rules, regulations, and academic standards in all classrooms
 Voluntary attendance at school meetings and professional development meetings with fellow faculty members
 Capability to work with a variety of different classroom environments, such as general education, inclusion
classrooms, self-contained and applied behavioral analysis structures
Teacher/Teacher Aide Seasonal, Winter Program for the Arts
Garden City Union Free School District, Garden City, NY January 2013-Present
 Design daily lessons according to dance instruction, knowledge of ballet, & the techniques of dance
 Assist fellow educators in the implementation of their lessons and classroom instruction
 Facilitate an open & welcoming learning environment for students to grow and learn comfortably
 Collaborate with students to create a final project in relation to the knowledge gained in the class
Per-Diem Substitute Teacher
Valley Stream Union Free School District 13, Valley Stream, NY September 2016-November 2016
  Effectively educate students of varied academic and age levels in a K-6 learning environment
 Instruct classes of as many as 24 students keeping all students motivated, engaged and focused
 Maintain school district’s rules, regulations, and academic standards
 Capability to work with a variety of different classroom environments, such as general education, inclusion
classrooms, self-contained and applied behavioral analysis structures
Student Teacher
Willow Road Elementary School, Valley Stream, NY (grades 2 & 6) January 2016-May 2016
 Planned and aligned lessons according to NYS Common Core Learning Standards & Danielson’s Framework
for Teaching
 Collaborated with mentor teachers in a co-teaching classroom and support service providers to ensure a
positive educational experience for all students
 Accommodated students with IEPs during lessons in core context areas to address academic needs and help
achieve academic goals
 Analyzed student work by utilizing both performance-based and traditional assessments
 Facilitated meaningful discussions among students during reading and writing workshops
 Fostered the development of strong problem-solving skills in mathematics instruction
 Provided enrichment activities and learning tasks in various subjects for groups of students based on readiness
levels and abilities
Participant-Observer
Willow Road Elementary School, Valley Stream, NY (grades 2 & 6) September 2015-December 2015
Oceanside School #8, Oceanside, NY (grade 6) February 2015-May 2015
Saw Mill Road Elementary School, North Bellmore, NY (grade 6) September 2014-December 2014
Washington Rose Elementary School, Roosevelt, NY (grade 2) September 2013-December 2013
 Aided mentor teachers with daily tasks and responsibilities
 Strengthened student learning and understanding through conferencing and re-teaching of materials to
individuals & groups of students at various levels with different learning needs & abilities
 Implemented & planned lessons aligned with NYS Common Core Learning Standards
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Summer Camp Volunteer
St. William the Abbot, Seaford, NY  Music Director (grades Pre-K-5) July 2016 - 2017
St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa, NY  Crafts Director (grades K-5) August 2016 - 2017
 Prepared and taught daily music lessons based on unit progression
 Prepared and guided students in daily lessons & constructing crafts
 Collaborated and coordinated daily with volunteers in order to optimize learning for all children
 Aided camp leaders in maintaining structure and providing a positive experience for all children
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
Deans List, Fall 2012-Spring 2015 Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
Phi Delta Kappa: Chapter 1604 Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship
Kappa Delta Pi: Adelphi Chapter Provost Scholarship
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Psychology Undergraduate Thesis in Multiple Intelligences: How Different Learning Styles Affect a
Person’s Ability to Learn and Perform a Dance Routine May 2015
References available upon request