Mary-Caroline Matricardi

| 606 F Cabell Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 540-840-2587 | mm3mf@virginia.edu

Professional Electronic Teaching Portfolio: oh-the-thinks.weebly.com

Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA, May 2018
Master of Teaching Candidate, 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Music Candidate, 3.9 GPA

Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Teaching Experience
Teacher’s Assistant in AVID Classroom at Buford Middle School – December 2017 – present – 10
hours/week
 Tutors and assists students individually or in small groups (5-6 students) to help master
assignments and reinforce concepts presented by teachers
 Mentors individual students after school in academic and social/emotional skills

Student Teacher in first grade classroom at Broadus Wood Elementary School, August 2017 – December
2017 – 50 hours/week
 Planned and taught all lessons within the classroom by collaborating with mentor teacher,
prepared student materials and assignments, led both differentiated small group as well as
heterogeneous whole group lessons
 Observed student performance and monitored progress through data collection
 Participated in all parent-teacher conferences, wrote weekly newsletters to families and
corresponded with individual families regarding student progress
 Provided individualized assistance to students with exceptional needs, such as behavior or
academic challenges
 Implemented Responsive Classroom approach to behavior management, as well as various
Curriculum including Investigations Math, Making Meaning, Being a Writer, and Daily 5
 Observed students’ growth in fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, as well as increase in self
control and emotional regulation

Classroom Aid in first grade classroom at Crozet Elementary, January 2017 – April 2017 – 4 hours/week
 Supported mentor teacher with behavior management and academic instruction in a fully
inclusive and differentiated
 Led small and whole group lessons in math and literacy to reach students of various ability levels

Classroom Aid in third grade classroom at Venable Elementary, August 2016 – December 2016 – 4
hours/week
 Provided extra assistance to third grade students who needed support in writing and math
 Cooperated with mentor teacher to lead small and whole group lessons

After School Tutor – August 2015 – April 2016 – 3 hours/week

 Mentored struggling students one on one to improve their reading rates, fluency, phonemic
awareness, phonological awareness and reading comprehension
Mentoring and Additional Relevant Experience

Caretaker for Student with Angelman Syndrome, May 2015 – August 2017 – 5 hours/week
 One-on-one personal aid for nonverbal student with limited motor abilities
 Administered personal care such as meal preparation and hygiene assistance
 Transported student to locations outside the home such as physician’s office or on outings, using a
motor vehicle
 Attended IEP meetings with student to act as support for family
 Aided student with use of her Assisted Communication device

Camp Counselor at Belle Meade Day Camp, June 2016 – August 2016 – 40 hours/week
 Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and ensure safety of campers
 Organized and led recreational activities such as swimming, day hikes, camping, and arts and
crafts for children ages 6-12
 Mediated conflict between campers, provided action plans for resolution of conflict
 Administered first aid to campers according to prescribed procedures

Volunteer at the Shelter for Help in Emergency, local Domestic Violence Shelter, February 2017 – present
– 5 hours/week
 Answers emergency hotline, provides counseling to persons in actively abusive situations
 Supports victims in creating plans of action to get them to a place of safety/shelter
 Administers medicine to residents of the shelter who are sick or in pain
 Provides childcare for residents with children
 Fosters safe and supportive atmosphere within the shelter for victims to heal

Relevant Skills/Other Qualifications

 CPR and First Aid Certified
 Attended SVEA’s training for dealing with difficult behaviors in classrooms
 Experience Using PowerSchool to input grades and report cards
 Has used Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Weebly, Wix, and Google documents in professional
settings
 Other hobbies: singing, dancing, playing piano, hiking, and yoga