Christine Cadalzo

I have 14 years of classroom teaching experience, in a wide variety of settings. In my career, I have taught upper elementary and special education in NYC public schools and in a suburban setting. I have taught 2-year-olds to identify the colors and have taught SAT prep to high schoolers. I have taught English to adults in both Argentina and New York City. I have taught figure skating, American citizenship, and chess. I love to learn new things, I love to share what I have learned, and I absolutely LOVE my work :)

In a classroom setting, I like to create a structured environment. I believe that it is only within an organized system that we can truly provide students with both choice and guidance. The structure provides the basis for creative and critical thinking. I also strongly believe in connecting the lesson to the student's prior knowledge, strengths, and interests. Begin with the end in mind, but meet the student where he or she is.

-5th place US Adult National Figure Skating, Gold II level -Over 130 volunteer projects completed with New York Cares -Team Leader and Site Captain for New York Cares -Building Trip Coordinator for Techo NYC -Lab Site for Lucy Calkins and Teachers College (those are my kids in the writing books!!)

Undergraduate: BA in Sociology, The College of New Jersey---------------------------------------Graduate: Masters in Childhood Education, focus on ELLs, Bank Street College, NYC

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