Allison Perani
Summary
A passionate and dedicated lifelong learner committed to sharing knowledge and fostering a love for learning among students. Creating a dynamic and engaging environment for learners and professionals by embodying both the role of a learner and a teacher. Actively seeking to enhance professional skills through active participation in conferences, staying updated through reading blogs, books, and articles, presenting at conferences, and contributing articles to benefit fellow professionals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PK Lead Teacher
The Hockaday School
08.2016 - Current
- Examined, piloted, and implemented a new assessment program for early childhood using the online software company ESGI
- Piloted and implemented a school-wide online portfolio system using SeeSaw
- Educated faculty on communication methods with families using technology with the Remind program
- Tweaked the admissions process and served on the admissions committee for early childhood for four years.
- Presented at local and national conferences on technology, social-emotional learning, coding and Artificial Intelligence at the elementary level
- Collaborated in the Educational Innovation Work Group using the Design Thinking Process for the 2018–2019 school year
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
Course Instructor
Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder
06.2013 - 07.2019
- Developed the online curriculum for a high-school level, three-week course allowing students to explore the geography, culture, economics, and history of the host country
- Facilitated interactive activities and work assignments designed to allow the students to both help the host orphanage and learn about the people who live and work at the orphanage
- Worked shoulder-to-shoulder with locals to help the sustainable efforts of our non-governmental organizations in Kenya, Peru, Cambodia and Panama
Fourth Grade and Primer Teacher
The Episcopal School of Dallas (Lower School Campus)
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Designed the curriculum for the Primer classroom at ESD
- Responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of the Primer grade level curriculum
- Taught staff development for teachers and other staff
- Led two learning communities on best student practices and teacher evaluations
- Served and led hiring teams for multiple positions
- Mentored new teachers through ESD's new teacher program
- Selected to be a member of the ISAS Accreditation Team, which evaluates other private schools
First and Second Grade Looping Teacher
Wallace Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Successfully obtained a Sylvan-Dell Publishing e-book grant for the school
- Collaborated with grade-level, special-education and behavior teachers to examine the deficiencies and improve the performance of struggling readers
- Established effective teacher-parent communication through the active use of planners and conferences
- Provided volunteer after-school and Saturday tutoring to at-risk students in fifth and third grade
- Taught staff development on writing lessons based on student needs and teacher observations
First and Second Grade Looping Teacher
Timucuan Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Established and maintained individual student Language Arts and Mathematics portfolios documenting progress with authentic student work samples
- Implemented and delivered guided reading based on student needs from DIBELS and DRA Word Analysis assessment results
- Selected by the principal to provide faculty training on effective read-aloud lessons
- Enhanced student achievement by looping to second grade with my prior first-grade class
- Offered specialized instruction in mathematics, social studies, and science, including the use of a variety of ESL strategies
- Delivered intense, individualized instruction in reading based on students' DRA levels
- Provided volunteer after-school tutoring to at-risk students
Education
Masters - Education
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX08.2010
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.2004
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Project Based Learning
- Collaboratator with Cross Divisional and Department work
Accomplishments
NAIS Thrive Conference Presenter 2025
Prentiss Grant Recipient 2024
Magic School Pioneer 2024
NAIS Teacher of the Future 2013
Association of Curriculum and Development Emerging Leader 2013
Certification
Texas Master Reading Certification
Timeline
PK Lead Teacher
The Hockaday School
08.2016 - Current
Course Instructor
Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder
06.2013 - 07.2019
Fourth Grade and Primer Teacher
The Episcopal School of Dallas (Lower School Campus)
08.2010 - 06.2016
First and Second Grade Looping Teacher
Wallace Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2010
First and Second Grade Looping Teacher
Timucuan Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Florida
Masters - Education
Southern Methodist University
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