Alyson Iovacchini, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

—K-2 Instructional Coach:—Member of the Leadership Team, working directly with the CAO & CEO to implement network and school initiatives.—Coach 12 K-2 teachers, providing personalized 1:1 support to enhance instructional delivery and classroom management.—Coordinate roles and supported co-teaching relationships between teachers and instructional aides.—Observe instructional delivery and provided feedback for development in core content areas and classroom management.—Support… Show more —K-2 Instructional Coach:—Member of the Leadership Team, working directly with the CAO & CEO to implement network and school initiatives.—Coach 12 K-2 teachers, providing personalized 1:1 support to enhance instructional delivery and classroom management.—Coordinate roles and supported co-teaching relationships between teachers and instructional aides.—Observe instructional delivery and provided feedback for development in core content areas and classroom management.—Support teachers in implementing FUNdations Phonics, McGraw Hill Wonders Literacy, Geodes from Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math Squared, Amplify Science, and TCI Social Studies.—Model 21st Century learning techniques and technology integration aligned with Common Core & NGSS Standards.—Facilitate data analysis from STAR & Link-It Benchmark Assessments to improve student achievement and create intervention programs.—Collaborate with K-2 Grade Level Chairs, General & Special Education Counselors on SEL initiatives.—Plan and deliver pre-service summer professional development for new and returning staff members.—Coordinate PSSA Testing for 3rd-8th grades and mentored four new teachers in the PA state-mandated Induction Program.—LIGHT Leadership Principal Mentorship & Certification Program:—Engaged in intensive summer institutes (2023 & 2024) focused on instructional leadership, management, and data-driven school leadership with an emphasis on equity and diversity.—Received ongoing coaching from the Program Director and a mentor principal during the first residency year.—Participated in Clinical Rounds and observations at multiple schools in Philadelphia.—Designed and facilitated professional development for educators, as well as for new educators participating in the PA Induction Program.—Curated and implemented three Design-Thinking Projects focused on using empathy to develop solutions for school-based needs. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

—Built award-winning robotics programs (at the regional, national, and international levels) from the ground up in 3 different public and charter schools in Philadelphia.—Supervise robotics grant programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University), and Temple University. —Supervised robotics programs at Roberto Clemente Middle School (2012-2016), Universal Vare Charter School (2016-2023), Philadelphia Charter… Show more —Built award-winning robotics programs (at the regional, national, and international levels) from the ground up in 3 different public and charter schools in Philadelphia.—Supervise robotics grant programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University), and Temple University. —Supervised robotics programs at Roberto Clemente Middle School (2012-2016), Universal Vare Charter School (2016-2023), Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences (2023-Present), and summer STEM programs at Jefferson University (2013-2016) and Temple University (2017-2018). Programs include SeaPerch Naval Robotics, First LEGO League, aerial drones, block coding, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, and 3-D Printing with Tinker CAD and other CAD software programs.—Lead all program implementation, oversee 4 graduate student mentors from Jefferson, and instruct students in the engineering naval engineering design processes, constructing, testing, and competing with aquatic/land/aerial robots. —Utilize STEM curriculums, 3-D printing, and integrate future career and job opportunity information into instruction. —Educational programming and professional affiliations with the Philadelphia Robotics Coalition, Philadelphia Robotics Expo, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, Jefferson University, Temple University, Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Regional Competition, International SeaPerch Competition, George Washington Carver Science Fair, and Delaware Valley Regional Science Fair. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

—Instructional Coach—A member of the school’s leadership team and worked directly with the principal to implement all net-work and school initiatives, cultivated a positive school culture, and facilitated all school data collection and analysis.—Instructionally coached 3 Science, 3 STEM, 2 Math, 2 ELA, and 2 History teachers focusing on providing personalized 1:1 sup-port based on the goals/identified needs of individual teachers using the instructional coaching process.—Coached… Show more —Instructional Coach—A member of the school’s leadership team and worked directly with the principal to implement all net-work and school initiatives, cultivated a positive school culture, and facilitated all school data collection and analysis.—Instructionally coached 3 Science, 3 STEM, 2 Math, 2 ELA, and 2 History teachers focusing on providing personalized 1:1 sup-port based on the goals/identified needs of individual teachers using the instructional coaching process.—Coached teachers to set and reach goals to increase student engagement and achievement.—Used content and instructional experience and knowledge to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers to support and improve their practice, and expand/refine their understanding about researched-based effective instruction, curriculum, lesson planning, data analysis, assessment, and classroom management.—Created the 4th and 8th Grade Science Benchmark Assessments and determined grade-wide test administration plans.—Compared Benchmark Data in all subjects for Universal Company’s School Analysis to determine annual benchmark and PSSA goals and expectations.—Worked closely with counselors to assist 8th graders with High School Public/Charter School Selection Applications.—Professional Development & PLC Facilitator—Designed and facilitated numerous interactive trainings on various topics, namely strategies for integrating technology and STEM into instruction, classroom management strategies, methods for analyzing student data, and multi-cultural instruction.—Facilitated a PD for the state-mandated PA New Teacher Induction for new teachers in the Universal Companies Charter School Network. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

—STEM Director—As a century-old building, Vare did not have any working science labs. I was responsible for designing and transforming three classrooms into a brand new and modern dry lab and wet lab—both complete with new science tools, safety equipment, fume hood, lab tables with epoxy resin tops, sinks and drying stations, etc. In the third classroom, I custom-designed a modern robotics lab/maker space with engineering and wood shop & power tools, a laser cutter, 3-D printers, robotics… Show more —STEM Director—As a century-old building, Vare did not have any working science labs. I was responsible for designing and transforming three classrooms into a brand new and modern dry lab and wet lab—both complete with new science tools, safety equipment, fume hood, lab tables with epoxy resin tops, sinks and drying stations, etc. In the third classroom, I custom-designed a modern robotics lab/maker space with engineering and wood shop & power tools, a laser cutter, 3-D printers, robotics program equipment (SeaPerch, First LEGO League, Thimble and Vex Robotics, Project Lead the Way, and aerial drones), 10 Apple desktop computers with various apps and software (including website and block coding, 3-D printing CAD software, Adobe Illustrator for graphic de-sign, and many more). —Directed and oversaw the entire science department and instructionally coached all STEM/science/robotics teachers.—Inventoried, ordered and maintained all lab equipment.—Planned and organized many STEM-related field trips (including the Independence Seaport Museum, the Battleship of New Jersey, and the Navy Yard), and created and sustained partnerships with organizations, universities, and companies in our local community and throughout the city of Philadelphia.—Designed and implemented new STEM and science curriculums, curated all scopes and sequences for grades 5- 8th, and encouraged currency and improvement in the quality of the department's curriculums.—Assisted science teachers with the curriculum mapping, unit/lesson planning, and implementation of McGraw Hill Inspire, Pearson Savvas, and Amplify Science in their classrooms, and ensured alignment to the custom-designed STEM curriculums that were implemented by STEM teachers in the three new labs. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

—Principal Resident—Part of a highly selective Principal Preparation Residency (Philly PLUS) for promising future school leaders.—Residency consisted of a five-week intensive summer institute focused on instructional leadership and management, orchestrating a culture of learning, data-driven leadership, and school leadership that focused on equity and diversity.—Received on-going coaching during the Residency year from PLUS coaches and mentor principals while participating in monthly… Show more —Principal Resident—Part of a highly selective Principal Preparation Residency (Philly PLUS) for promising future school leaders.—Residency consisted of a five-week intensive summer institute focused on instructional leadership and management, orchestrating a culture of learning, data-driven leadership, and school leadership that focused on equity and diversity.—Received on-going coaching during the Residency year from PLUS coaches and mentor principals while participating in monthly cohort training days and bi-weekly critical friends group meetings.—Positioned at People for People Charter School as the Assistant Principal Resident for the high school. PFPCS at this time was K-8, but part of my responsibility as the AP Resident was to build a new high school, starting with 9th grade, and then adding a new grade each year until the HS consisted of grades 9-12. I created a new model for the high school and oversaw its development/systems. Show less

Roberto Clemente Middle School

Instructional Teacher Coach for new or young teachers; coach teachers on lesson planning and implementation, curriculum, instruction and instructional design, creation and implementation of student assessment, classroom management techniques and strategies, evaluation of growth and improvement areas; teacher support and training. Emphasis on infusion and integration of STEM curriculums and strategies within classrooms, as well as STEM curriculum design.

School District Of Philadelphia

Plan and implement challenging lessons according to student's IEP's to enhance instruction for Mentally Gifted students. Oversee all individual/ team projects (research papers, visual presentations, & experiments) entered in the George Washington Carver Science Fair & Delaware Valley Science Fair.

School District Of Philadelphia

Lead Teacher and Program Coordinator of the Earth Force Curriculum, which involved STEM career pathways, community action and problem solving, and many student-led projects for school habitat improvement. Responsible for communicating between Earth Force and the Administration at Clemente, as well as to oversee four other staff members/teachers in implementing the curriculum with their classes. Oversee all 6th-8th grade students as they study the curriculum, and design/ implement school and… Show more Lead Teacher and Program Coordinator of the Earth Force Curriculum, which involved STEM career pathways, community action and problem solving, and many student-led projects for school habitat improvement. Responsible for communicating between Earth Force and the Administration at Clemente, as well as to oversee four other staff members/teachers in implementing the curriculum with their classes. Oversee all 6th-8th grade students as they study the curriculum, and design/ implement school and community environmental improvement projects. Projects include urban farming and gardening, as well as pollution clean-up and prevention on school grounds. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

—Science Department Head—Oversaw entire science department and lead four 5-8th science teachers.—Encouraged currency and improvement in the quality of the department's curriculum.—Inventoried, ordered, and maintained all equipment in science labs.—Organized field trips, made connections with organizations & universities in our local community/city. —Lead Teacher—Trained in the “Backwards Design Approach” and taught 6th-8th grades in a laboratory setting, including… Show more —Science Department Head—Oversaw entire science department and lead four 5-8th science teachers.—Encouraged currency and improvement in the quality of the department's curriculum.—Inventoried, ordered, and maintained all equipment in science labs.—Organized field trips, made connections with organizations & universities in our local community/city. —Lead Teacher—Trained in the “Backwards Design Approach” and taught 6th-8th grades in a laboratory setting, including differentiating instruction for ELL, Gifted, and Special Education students.—Taught all sciences (physical science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, with technology integration). —Responsible for preparation and implementation of lesson plans and increasing students’ test scores to make AYP.—Coordinated grade-wide behavioral and academic interventions for individuals and groups of students through the CSAP/RTII process.—8th Grade Advisor to guide students with public/charter high school applications.—PLC Chairperson—Facilitated weekly PLC meetings and collaborated with colleagues in analyzing data and decision-making regarding student performance.—Guided teachers in identifying and developing effective interventions based on students’ academic, emotional, behavioral needs.—Served as liaison between classroom teachers and the Leadership Team/Administration.—Instructional Coach—Instructional Coach for 10 brand new Philadelphia Teaching Fellows at the 2012-2015 Summer Advancement Institutes and in bi-weekly Saturday School sessions.—Assisted teachers in becoming self-reflective, continuous learners in weekly reflection exercises and activities.—Mentally Gifted Supervisor—Designed innovative lessons and academic pathways to enhance instruction for Mentally Gifted students aligned to their GIEP goals and accommodations. —8th Grade Sponsor —Fundraised and coordinated funds for 8th grade field trips, honors events, Graduation Ceremony. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Instructional Teacher Coach for new or young teachers; coach teachers on lesson planning and implementation, curriculum, instruction and instructional design, creation and implementation of student assessment, classroom management techniques and strategies, evaluation of growth and improvement areas; teacher support and training.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Taught a 6th grade, self-contained classroom, which included the planning and implementation of lessons, instruction, and assessment for all subjects (Mathematics, Science, Literacy, Writing, Social Studies); student advising and counseling; grade-wide behavior management planning; planning and implementation of classroom management.

Greater New York City Area

Taught 10th and 11th Grade Literacy and Writing; included the planning and implementation of lessons, instruction, and assessment for Literacy and Writing; student advising and counseling; grade-wide behavior management planning; planning and implementation of classroom management; college counseling and application; job skills training.

Master Of Education (Med), Mathematics And Science Specializations, K-12

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude--GPA 4.0; Honor Society; Global Change Advocacy Group Obtaining a Master of Education (MEd).

Elementary Education K-6, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, 4.0 Gpa Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society; Kutztown University Honors Program; Division II Field Hockey and Lacrosse Teams.