Lucas Gattuso - Résumé

Lucas Gattuso
10879 Whipple St., Toluca Lake CA 91602
lucas@gattuso.org
(818)653-4877

Objective
To obtain a position as a teacher that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, and diverse skill set to maximize the educational and social development of my students.

Core Strengths
I have over twenty years of experience in elementary and classroom environments. I have a strong, positive personality that allows me to work well independently and collaboratively. I am dedicated to maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment that is challenging, engaging, and comfortable, with lessons that are differentiated to allow all students at all levels to learn and meet state standards.

Professional Experience

Academic Recovery Teacher
June 2010 - Present
Options For Youth

Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, technology and other materials.
Prepare outlines for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state, school and chartering district.
Monitor, evaluate and motivate student progress. Utilize motivational and dropout prevention programs to keep students attendance progress.
Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, assess student work product and record results.
Establish supportive relationship with students.
Keep attendance records and maintain student files and transcripts.
Call and meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
Assist pupils in selecting course of study. Counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
Provide support to students to meet minimum enrollment requirements.

Tutor
February 2010 - present
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, GRYD Program

Provided academic tutoring for middle and elementary school students in at-risk populations
Informally assessed student progress
Designed and implementation of student-appropriate extracurricular activities
Met with teachers of at-risk students to determine student needs

Student Teacher
Fall 2009
Coldwater Canyon Elementary School

Planned for and instructed students in all subject areas
Participated in parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and weekly grade level meetings
Implemented classroom management strategies

Student Teacher
Spring 2009
Woodland Hills Elementary School

Planned for and instructed students in Mathematics and Language Arts
Participated in staff and grade level meetings
Implemented classroom management strategies

Computer Lab Coordinator
September 2001 – June 2008
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary School

Assisted teachers with the creation of lesson plans for effective use of technology to support classroom educational goals
Assisted students and teachers with creating and editing multimedia projects
Provided software and hardware training for teachers, students, staff, and administration
Installed, configured, and maintained all campus hardware and software
Created and maintained the school web site

Computer Lab Coordinator
December 1989 – June 2001
Germain Street Elementary School

Assisted teachers with the creation of lesson plans for effective use of technology to support classroom educational goals
Assisted students and teachers with creating and editing multimedia projects and reports
Provided software and hardware training for teachers, students, staff, and administration
Installed, configured, and maintained all campus hardware and software
Created and maintained the school web site

Self-Employment
1985-Present

In addition to my work listed above I have been a private contractor for individuals and companies, where I have done many different jobs, including:

Individual computer skills tutoring
SAT tutoring
Custom hardware assembly
Software and hardware installation, maintenance, and service
Web design
Photography
Image editing (Photoshop, Lightroom)

Professional Education

Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD emphasis,
December 2009 (Document # 101071621)
Preliminary Single Subject Credential: English, December 2009 (Document # 101071620)
Bachelor of Arts – English, California State University, Northridge,
May 2007

References available upon request.