Lisa A. Bentivegna
92 Hamlet Road
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 579-2437
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position in an elementary school.
CERTIFICATION: New York State Provisional, PreK-6
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Concentration in Sociology
May 2003, SUNY College of Old Westbury
Associate in Liberal Arts, May 2000, Nassau Community College
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Microsoft Office-word, excel, power point, inspiration, the Internet
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Dryden Street School (Sept.2004-Present)
Permanent Substitute
Kiddie Academy of Syosset (Sept. 2003-August 2004)
Head teacher of Pre-K classroom
Concentrating on Readiness Skills and Language Development
Dryden Street School (Jan. 2003- May 2003)
Student Teaching II
Five full days per week in Kindergarten
Bowling Green Elementary School (Sept. 2002- Nov. 2002)
Student Teaching I
Two half days and one full day per week in grade Four
Sparks Elementary School (2001), Required Practicum
HONORS/AWARDS:
Certificate of Academic Excellence, SUNY Old Westbury (2000-2003)
Deans List, Nassau Community College (2000)
MUSIC AND ART SKILLS:
Violin Instructor (1998-2001)
Privately tutor children in violin
Prepare students for NYSMA
Build and enhance the students' knowledge of music theory
Arts and Crafts Instructor (1998-Present)
Recreation Leader of Arts and Crafts program that runs year round, Town of Hempstead (Levittown Hall)
Handle Registration for the program
Create and teach the project to children ages 5 to 12
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Recreation Leader (1998-Present), Town of Hempstead
Leader of a six-week, summer recreation program for children ages 5 to 12
Organize, create, and schedule activities for the Monday-Friday program
Oversee registration, activities, and staff of five
Child Care Provider (1998-2001)
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Volunteer for after school mentoring program, Bowling Green Elementary School (2002-Present)
REFERENCES:
Dr. James Polo, Dean of Continuing Education, Nassau Community College
(516) 572-7472
Professor Ruth Grey, Field Supervisor I, SUNY College of Old Westbury
Barbara Simms, Recreation Director, Town of Hempstead, Department of Parks and Recreation (516) 292-9000 ext. 244