OLIVIA ROSE CASTAGNO

308 Lake Street, Belmont, MA

Primary Contact: ocastagno@nativityboston.org
(617) 276-4950

EDUCATION
Boston College, Lynch School of Education Boston, MA
Candidate for Masters in Elementary Education Spring 2022
 GPA: 4.0

Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences Boston, MA

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Minor in Psychology Spring 2020
• GPA: 3.832
• Honors: Dean’s List Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

Catholic Charities of Boston, Laboure Center South Boston, MA

Red Cross Certified Nursing Assistant September 2016
• Completed ten-week course with extensive training in patient communication, personal care, anatomy, and safety
• Completed clinicals in Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Center’s Dementia Unit while providing outstanding care to patients

EXPERIENCE
Nativity Preparatory School, 5th Grade Classroom Jamaica Plain, MA
Teaching Fellow, Leader of Science Club, Student Advisor August 2020 - Present
 Create and teach diverse lessons to a class of 15 fifth grade students in a hybrid learning model in Science and Math content areas
 Design an engaging and appropriately paced Science Curriculum that adheres to the MA Curriculum Standards
 Provide individualized support to students through differentiated instruction and extra help sessions
 Run a weekly science club that allows students to explore science phenomena through hands on activities
 Advise a group of four students by monitoring their emotional, physical, and spiritual health and connecting with their families

Fletcher Maynard Academy, 4th Grade Classroom Cambridg e, MA

Creator of a Health Science Capstone Program December 2019 - May 2020
 Collaborated with staff members to implement a 12 week after school health program
 Developed curriculum with weekly lessons and assignments to educate and empower students regarding their own health
 Taught students while maintaining a controlled and organized classroom and incorporating outdoor movement exercises
 Reinforced social and emotional learning through comprehensive mindfulness and mental health lessons
Classroom Assistant September 2019 – May 2020
 Assisted teacher with classroom management and lesson execution while developing individual relationships with students
 Supervised weekly math groups, providing focused support and critical thinking strategies while encouraging confidence
 Aided with lesson planning and classroom preparation to foster an effective learning environment for all students

Boston Children’s Hospital, Inpatient Cardiology Floor Boston, MA

Clinical Assistant January 2019 - July 2019
 Monitored and recorded vital signs, conducted electrocardiograms, recorded intake and output values of up to 20 patients
 Aided with Activities of Daily Living: feed, bathe and change infants while maintaining proper hygiene
 Transported patients to procedures and assisted in positioning during radiology imaging while adhering to all safety measures
 Oversaw and supported patients who were in dangers of themselves, including feeding and occupying them

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Acute General Medical and Surgical Floor Boston, MA
Patient Care Technician January 2018 - December 2018
 Recorded vital signs, test blood glucose levels, perform bladder scans and electrocardiograms
 Setup telemetry and continuous oxygen monitoring, conduct stool guaiac tests and collect urine
 Removed catheters and IVs, reposition with hoyer lifts and conduct postmortem care as needed

Roy Moore’s Fish Shack Restaurant Rockport, MA

Bartender 2016 - Present, seasonally
•Run a clean and efficient bar that accommodates up to 50 patrons, multitasking to serve customers a full food and drink menu
•Provide exceptional service by delivering food, making drinks to order, and developing relationships with regulars
Waitress, Busser, Hostess 2013 - 2016, seasonally
•Served up to seven parties simultaneously, creating a positive dining experience while working in a fast-paced environment
•Maintained a clean, orderly dining room; greeted customers, estimated wait times, sat customers, cleaned and set all tables
Interests: Piano (National Guild Recipient), Reading, Skiing, Sketching, Latin, Ceramics, Traveling, Pearl Jam