Dina Cristante Matasovsky

Certification

Michigan Professional Teaching License

Elementary Education with Early Childhood and Educational Technology Endorsements K-8

Teaching Experience

Kindergarten Teacher and Technology Coordinator

St. Michael Lutheran School- Wayne, MI

2004 - present

• I plan and carry out lessons in all subject areas using a variety of methods such as music, technology, manipulatives, art, role-playing, and journaling to meet the needs of and enrich the learning of all students.

• As the technology coordinator, I am continually researching and training staff on new ways to use technology that make learning more effective for their students.

• To further our technology skills in areas such as using Web 2.0 tools, IPad training and Google Docs for Education I holds summer workshops for staff members.

Preschool Director and Lead Teacher

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church- Minneapolis, MN

June 1995 - June 1998

• Planned and developed a hands-on curriculum for children 3-5 years old.

• Oversaw the licensing requirements, staffing and finiancial responsiblities of the preschool.

• Worked with members of the Board of Education on marketing and presence in the community.

• Directed preschool and youth choral groups and organized performances throughout the year.

First Grade Teacher

St. Matthew Lutheran School-Pittsburgh, PA

June 1994 - June 1995

• Responsible for teaching all subjects with heavy emphasis in language arts.

• Worked with school and community students in a summer tutoring program to improve language arts and basic math skills.

• Taught basic music education class to second through 4th grade students.

2010 - present