Allison Chiodo
Portland,ME
Summary
Energetic academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in meeting people where they are across educational settings. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First and Second Grade Looping Classroom Teacher
Portland Public School District
Portland , ME
2014.09 - Current
- implemented lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning through the use of a variety of curriculum that meet the needs of first and second grade students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
Pre K Classroom Teacher
Portland Public School District
Portland , ME
2012.09 - 2014.09
- implemented OWL curriculum lesson plans and instructional materials to support the learning of preschool age students.
- created and completed recorded keeping systems to track student growth and progress.
- individualized learning for each students within the given frameworks of the curriculum.
- participated in professional development to support my understanding of curriculum design and implementation process.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Portland Public School District
Portland , ME
2003.09 - 2011.09
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated learning objectives and activities designed to engage students in active learning.
- implemented both school based and district driven curriculum.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Assessed student progress by designing formative and summative assessments and using PPS district adopted evaluation methods.
- participated in professional development to support my growth as an educator.
Multi-age Classroom Teacher
Portland School District
Portland , ME
2002.09 - 2004.09
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support both first and second grade student learning using a variety of resources while collaborating with grade level colleagues and administrators.
- Gathered student data using both self-designed and school/district based assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided support for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Literacy
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA2008-05
Bachelor of Arts - Self Designed Major
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME2001-05
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Certification Program K-12
University of New England
Biddeford, MESkills
- Student Development
- Cultural Competency
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum implementation
- Connecting progress reporting with common core standards
- Interpretation of student data
- Literacy strategies
- Mathematics Instruction
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative team planning
Timeline
First and Second Grade Looping Classroom Teacher
Portland Public School District
2014.09 - Current
Pre K Classroom Teacher
Portland Public School District
2012.09 - 2014.09
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Portland Public School District
2003.09 - 2011.09
Multi-age Classroom Teacher
Portland School District
2002.09 - 2004.09
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Literacy
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Self Designed Major
University of Southern Maine
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Certification Program K-12
University of New England
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