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Madison, Ct

Our Lady Of Victory School, West Haven, Ct

Directed teaching responsibilities in the classroom while working with up to 25 students in Grades 5-8. Implemented curriculum and instructed students on diverse subject matter including science, geography, history, and health. Handled grading responsibilities and created benchmark assessments. Reported student progress to parents and recommended areas for improvement. Modified and implemented IEPs and 504 plans. Utilized project-based learning in teaching units. Coordinated and assisted in the annual school play. Coached the basketball team. Key Achievements:► Provided academic support to a struggling student in grades 6-8, which improved an underperforming student’s grades to Honors/B+.► Spearheaded efforts to structure learning experiences that motivated students to strive for top grades.► Differentiated instruction and assessments according to students’ learning requirements.► Coordinated all aspects of the annual school science fair, which included 30-50 projects annually.► Played a key role in increasing student-centered learning by assigning student projects and class presentations.► Ensured 80% of 7th grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.► Integrated technology into projects while enhancing student awareness about technology resources.► Worked with a student with severe learning disabilities and enhanced academic performance.► Successfully supplemented curriculum with an array of teaching tools and resources, which reduced reliance on basal textbooks and worksheets.

Branford, Connecticut

Managed portfolios with data of student work. Led efforts to differentiate instruction in accordance with Common Core State Standards. Reviewed high-frequency words and issued periodic assessments. Facilitated math instruction in topics including arithmetic, fractions, place value, geometry, measurement, and rounding. Promoted student participation in whole-class and small-group discussions.Key Achievements:► Spearheaded student-centered reading comprehension lessons of retell, making connections, nonfiction, and poetry.► Charged with accountability for overseeing quality of reading through fluency and decoding exercises.► Coordinated manipulative-based math activities to enhance conceptual understanding.► Designed and utilized graphic organizers to assist students’ work completion.► Managed educational responsibilities for special education students in 1st grade and 4th grade.

New Haven, Ct

Charged with responsibility for creating and managing student-oriented learning centers in classrooms of 20+ students. Planned and executed guided reading lessons in groups of up to 5 students that were leveled according to literary needs. Aligned reading comprehension lessons to district standards. Educated students on various 3rd grade math topics including fractions, measurement, and multiplication. Performed DRA testing utilizing benchmark assessment tools. Created and organized math centers featuring different mathematical media.Key Achievements:► Earned the Teacher of the Month Award for the successful turnaround of the 3rd grade.► Successfully implemented lesson plans and assessed student learning.► Administered the Connecticut Mastery Test to a class of 25+ students.► Supervised up to 6 student-centered literacy centers featuring different literary media.► Conceptualized and developed a memory game math center with flashcards and fractions.

East Haven, Ct

Master Of Science (M.S.), Environmental Education, G.P.A. 3.83

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the Andrew C. Galardi Scholarship in Environmental Studies and Science Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education (Kindergarten Through Grade Six), G.P.A. 3.81

Activities and Societies: • Magna Cum Laude • Psi Chi National Honor Society & Golden Key International Honour Society • CIAO Italian.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, G.P.A. 3.81

Activities and Societies: • Magna Cum Laude • Psi Chi National Honor Society & Golden Key International Honour Society • CIAO Italian.