Andrew DeCastro
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Andrew DeCastro
33 Red Oak Circle
Shelton, CT, 06484
(914) 819-3764
andydeca77@gmail.com
Digital Portfolio: andrewdecastro.com
EDUCATION:
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Masters of Arts August 2019
Major: Secondary Education – Social Studies GPA: 3.89
University of Connecticut: Storrs Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts May 2017
Major: History
Minor: Political Science
FIELD EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION:
Fairfield Ludlowe High School Fairfield, CT
Student Teacher: Jan. 2019 – May 2019
Instructed students in the following Social Studies Courses: Modern Global Studies Honors, Modern Global Studies College Preparation, Civics and International Relations
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- Planned and executed engaging lessons that required collaboration and scaffolding for each individual learners in the classroom.
- Planned and executed engaging assessments such as the Mao Poster and the infographic for performance based assessments.
- Planned and executed modified lessons, notes, and assessments for exceptional learners in the classroom.
- Utilized Google Classroom and Microsoft Office 365 for a blended learning environment.
- Used other technology like Google Forms, Piktochart, and others to aid in instruction and assessment.
- Observed the US History Honors final assessment for Fairfield Public Schools..
Warner House Intern: Sept. 2018 – Dec. 2018
Primary role was providing instruction in a variety of subject areas as needed. Duties also included:
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- Serve as a paraprofessional to assist exceptional learners when needed.
- Assisted the distribution of Chromebooks to 1500 students.
- Distributed and collected textbooks and other instructiona1`l materials for all students.
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OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCES:
Fairfield University: January 2018- August 2018
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- Graduate Assistant. Assisted Professors with course organization and helped organize and set up workshops.
Easton Parks and Recreation Summer Sunshine Camp Senior Counselor: June 2017- August 2017, June 2018- August 2018
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- Supervised 1st-6th graders, summer camp activities
Easton Parks and Recreation Adventure Camp Staff: July 2017- July 2017
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- Oversaw 6th-10th graders. Travelled to amusement parks, hiking trails, team building workshops, etc.
Easton Parks and Recreation Extended Day Staffer: February 2017- June 2017
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- Engaged with K-5th graders. Assisted with Homework and oversaw games outside
Fairfield Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Staff: June 2016-August 2016
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- Supervised 1st-6th graders, summer camp activities
Fairfield Parks and Recreation Action Squad Staff: June 2015- August 2015
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- Supervised grades 7th-9th, summer camp activities
Music and Arts Senior Sales Staff: February 2014- October 2014
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- Senior Sales Employee
- Sold Musical Instruments and other needed accessories
- Worked with Fairfield Community with orchestra and band directors.
- Assisted in managing lesson times for students
North Stratfield Elementary School Extended Day Staff: August 2011- May 2013
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- Engaged with K-5th graders. Assisted with Homework and oversaw games outside
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- National Council for the Social Studies
- Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History
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