ANGELA SELVAGGIO

• Middle School science classroom teacher (2015 - current)

Effectively and efficiently manage classroom procedures, integrate content knowledge into curriculum, design instruction (including learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure,etc) that reflect current best practices, utilize assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students.

• Alternative Program Teacher (2008-2015)

Facilitated the implementation of the "Big Picture Schools" model, that intersected curriculum with community-based job shadows and internships, and personalized independent projects. Design standards-based curriculum in multiple content areas to middle school and 9th and 10th grade students in the program. Use of a broad range of instructional strategies to retain student interest and maximize individual learning within a group environment. Create assessments that allow students to demonstrate their understanding of content with regards to varied learning styles. Evaluation of student progress and teaming with other professionals and parents to best support individual student needs.

• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.

• Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
• Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
• Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.

• Supported and assisted students with disabilities in school and community based settings
• Assisted teachers with academic instruction and design of appropriate accommodations
• Created school and community based routines
• Planned and supervised co-curricular and recreational activities for students.

• Coordinated community education and service learning activities for at-risk students in school & community based settings
• Worked collaboratively with Vermont Outdoor Adventure Program to design outdoor education activities that supplemented academic curriculum
• Assisted teachers with academic instruction.

• Managed natural resource and trail construction work projects for conservation-based sponsoring organizations
• Responsible for participant safety, food and expense budgets, logistics and emergency procedures.

• Managed hiring of 230 + Corps Members to participate in VYCC
• Developed and fostered partnerships with various state and local youth agencies and schools within Vermont
• Managed grants administered through the state of Vermont
• Coordinated and participated in community outreach events, including presentations at local colleges, youth service organizations, high schools and community groups.

• Range Monitoring Crew, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Logan Ranger District

Assisted in long-term, large-scale vegetation monitoring studies for range management, communication with permitees, developed Wasatch-Cache GIS vegetation layers.

• Yampa River Hydrogeomorphology Assessment Research Assistant

Assisted in collecting field samples and recording data for study on tamarisk growth on Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument

• Range Monitoring Crew, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Logan Ranger District
• Stokes Nature Center, Summer Stories Series

Planned and facilitated environmental education activities for children, ages 4-7

• Facilitated curriculum-based, residential programs for middle schools and Elderhostels
• Facilitated environmental education day programs for school groups (Pre-K - 12)
• Planned and facilitated 30-day wilderness challenge programs with adjudicated youth
• Provided instruction for adventure activities including: backpacking, canoeing/portaging, teams course, high ropes course, rock climbing, service-work projects
• Lead professional program promotions, interviews and follow-up meetings with participants, caseworkers, probation officers, school administrators and parents
• Planned and facilitated staff trainings.