A L YSSA COSTE LL O

1110 Lakeshore Drive | Massapequa Park, New York, 11762 | 516-965-7399 |

acostello@lions.molloy.edu

EDUCATION
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Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York

B.A. Adolescent Education- Mathematics/Teaching Students with Disabilities

Anticipated May 2015

CERTIFICATION
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New York State Initial, Special Education, Grade 7-12

Anticipated May 2015

New York State Initial, Adolescent Math Education, Grade 7-12

Anticipated May 2015

HONORS/AWARDS
- Deans List of Distinguished Students
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walter G. OConnell High School, Copiague, NY
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Student Observer, Grades 9, 10, 12

Provided assistance to students when necessary

Assisted cooperating teacher when necessary

Merrick Avenue Middle School, Merrick, NY

- Participant Observer, Grades 7,8
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Answered students questions

Provided assistance to cooperating teacher

January 2014-May 2014

September 2014- December 2014

VOLUNTEER/ACTIVITIES
- Volunteer cheerleading coach for Massapequa Mustangs

2006-2012

Math tutor for students in grades 6-8

2012-Present

Math tutor for students in grade 10-11

2014-Present

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE
- Proficient in creating Glogsters for parents and students to access
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Capable of creating a Word Cloud to assist students in remembering key words and phrases

Experience with Windows Movie Maker to create video to introduce a new lesson

Can utilize the Smart Board to create a Smart lesson that provides plenty of opportunity for student involvement and
cooperative learning

REFERENCES
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Janet Weeks, Kohls, (516)-541-9690

David Sills, Molloy College, (516)-323-3000

Manyiu Tse, Molloy College, (516)-323-3000