Allison Finn

In my current position, as a First Grade Classroom Teacher, I have:

• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
• Assessed student progress regularly using both summative and formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
• Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities (incorporated The Phonics Dance, by Ginny Dowd, and Lalilo) and guided reading sessions.
• Planned lessons according to AoD standards to cover requirements and prepare for STAR tests.
• Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment
• Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
• Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress, social-emotional development and through weekly newsletters, with accompanying information emails.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
• Mrs. Julie Miazgowicz, Principal (2018-2021)
• Mrs. Amy Cousino, Principal (2021-Present)

• For the2017-2018 school year, I had been the substitute teacher for this school
• St
• Joseph School teaches Pre-K through8th grade
• Throughout the school year, I had been the substitute teacher in a great majority of the classrooms
• In this position, I implemented existing lesson plans, oversaw classroom activities, assigned homework, followed the full-time teacher’s instructions, administered tests, and graded papers
• Mrs
• Julie Miazgowicz, Principal (2017-2018)

• In this position, I was responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of all civil cases pending before the Judge
• These civil cases included personal injury, product liability, contracts and various forms of complex litigation
• This position required the ability to work independently and to organize a wide variety of assignments and procedures including the preparation of court orders, jury instructions, initial scheduling dates, statistical reports and other forms
• Communication with attorneys, parties, witnesses, jurors, media, members of the public and other court staff were a daily occurrence
• Through self-initiative, I ensured that all the job responsibilities were completed as expeditiously and professionally as possible
• Judge Richard W. Knepper (1994-1996)
• Judge Mark S. Schmollinger (Feb.1996-Dec.1996)
• Judge Charles J. Doneghy (1998-2010)
• Judge Linda J. Jennings (2010-2012)