Andrew Bocchi
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 11 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Instructor
Independent School District 196
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English students.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Utilized the Schoology platform for course design
Middle School English Teacher
Independent School District 196
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
5th Grade Teacher
Independent School District 196
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Taught 7th and 8th grade English.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- 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.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Instructional Designer
Teachers Pay Teachers
09.2012 - Current
- Designing digital course materials for elementary and middle school teachers
- Utilizing a variety of technology resources, including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Ai to design creative lessons to sell to other teachers on the Teacher Pay Teachers online marketplace
- Developing social media marketing campaigns
- Designed and operate an educational blog
Education
M.D. - Learning Design & Technology
Saint Mary’s University
Online2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN2012
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Online Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Implementing Best Practices
- Educational Technology Expert
- Student Engagement
- Fostering Relationships
- Ability to work with Diverse Populations
- Empathetic
- Writing
- Creativity
- Marketing
Accomplishments
- 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Candidate
Timeline
Online English Instructor
Independent School District 196
06.2021 - 06.2023
Middle School English Teacher
Independent School District 196
06.2019 - 06.2021
5th Grade Teacher
Independent School District 196
06.2015 - 06.2019
Instructional Designer
Teachers Pay Teachers
09.2012 - Current
M.D. - Learning Design & Technology
Saint Mary’s University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)
Bemidji State University
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