Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Other Relevant Experiences
Professional Skills and Abilities
Timeline
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Aniello L. Albero

Templeton,Massachusetts

Summary

To utilize my personal strengths in instructional strategies, assessment, data analysis, intervention, and special education to create a culture of learning where teachers are able to meet the needs of all students by creating a challenging and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual development, creativity, and inquiry. To work with colleagues in a culture of collaboration to develop practices, materials, and protocols that support 21st Century Learners through the use of technology and research based practices to meet the needs of all learners.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Professional Learning Specialist

CAST
08.2016 - Current
  • Designs state, district and school professional learning plans for scaling and implementing UDL
  • Facilitates professional development workshops modeling and delivering content in understanding and applying Universal Design for Learning
  • Facilitates PLC meetings and supports the development of district capacity building to design inclusive Tier 1 Instruction.
  • Facilitates data based decision making protocols to improve problems of practice
  • Facilitates classroom observations and peer feedback on classroom instruction
  • Designs innovative teaching practices and supports teachers in implementation
  • Maintains inclusive learning environment, both in person and virtual, to enable teachers to design access and agency for all learners
  • Assesses sand supports school administration to increase inclusion practices.

Adjunct Professor

Lasell Univeristy
02.2023 - Current
  • Teach courses in Inclsuive Education and Curriculum and Assessment for local paraprofessionals and ABA trained instructors seeking teachers degrees
  • Evaluate and redesign courses for accessibility and most current inclusive practices.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective teaching and learning habits
  • Provide action oriented feedback to students on inclusive lesson planning and systems change projects.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

Mathematics Curriculum Specialist

Gardner Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Designed, modeled and co-taught over one thousand lessons aimed at reaching the mathematics content and practice standards of the Massachusetts Frameworks 2011 while utilizing best practices for instruction
  • Developed district approved lesson observation tool and used in observation and feedback for teachers
  • Designed, scheduled, trained staff, and tracked data for a RtI block of instruction to service students as outlined in the Massachusetts Tiered Model of Instruction
  • Provided professional development on best practices including Accountable Talk, Universal Design for Learning, Implementation of Common Core Aligned Mathematics Program, Writing Across the Content Areas, Learning Targets and Success Criteria, and Data Analysis
  • Designed and implemented a system for administering and reporting common formative and summative assessment data and instructional models in response to findings
  • Facilitator of school’s Instructional Leadership Team and Data Team
  • Facilitator of district mathematics night for parents with over 80% parent participation
  • Trained students and staff in the use of PARCC Computer Based testing / served as an administrator throughout testing
  • Designed and provided trainings for staff, students, and parents on the SW-PBIS system for teaching and acknowledging school wide behavior expectations

Mathematics Teacher Grade 6

Gardner Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Designed and implemented a flexible grouping model of instruction
  • Aligned and mapped curriculum to Massachusetts Frameworks 2011
  • Implemented Accountable Talk strategies and modeled for colleagues
  • Designed and facilitated math Content Professional Development with local coaches for participants in area districts
  • Worked with colleagues to develop a school schedule to include common planning time
  • Mathematics Coaching experience includes grades 6 – 8 during the years 2009 – 2012
  • Developed budgets to meet teacher’s requests and needs of Mathematics Program

Special Education Teacher

Stamford Public Schools/Gardner Public Schools
07.1997 - 06.2006
  • Designed and implemented specialized instruction for students with various learning needs in grades 4 and 5
  • Modified grade level curriculum for instruction to meet Massachusetts Frameworks
  • Developed Individualized Education Plans based on classroom assessments and observations
  • Administered, scored, and reported results of standardized assessments
  • Directed and provided professional development for paraprofessional staff
  • Facilitated Special Education meetings with parents for communicating and designing programs to meet student’s education and social emotional needs

Education

C.A.G.S. - Educational Leadership (Principal/ Assistant Principal K-6)

American International College
Springfield, MA
12.2015

Masters in Education - Concentration in Reading

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2002

Bachelors in Education - Elementary / Special Education

Providence College
Providence, RI
05.1997

Certification

  • Completed MA-PAL Administrator Evaluation System
  • Initial Administrators License in Principal/ Assistant Principal (K-6) / Pending SEI Endorsement in Spring 2016
  • Middle School Mathematics
  • Elementary Teacher K – 6
  • Special Education Teacher K -12

Other Relevant Experiences

  • Keynote Presenter on topics such as Inclusive Practices, Universal Design for Learning, Executive Functions
  • Designed a Coaching Framework infusing High Leverage and Evidence Based Practices with UDL
  • MIT Mathematics Mini-Content Institute – Developed content and pedagogical expertise in teaching mathematics
  • Presenter: Mathematics Mini-Content Institute Showcase – Shared experiences with area mathematics teachers
  • Resource for Better Teaching (RBT) Course: Data Based Decision Making – Trained facilitator on data inquiry process
  • First Steps in Mathematics Program – Understanding of Foundational Skills in Mathematics
  • Understanding by Design (UBD) Training – Backwards design of academic units
  • School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (SW-PBIS) Year 1 & 2 – Developed school-wide approach to behavior
  • Responsive Classroom Training I & II – Creating community and responsibility within the classroom.
  • The Skillful Teacher Training – Tenets of Effective Instructional Practices
  • Mentor to New District Teachers – Collaboration to support new teachers

Professional Skills and Abilities

  • Networking: Development and maintenance of learning networks from district to state initiatives creating multiple learning pathways, supporting multiple roles and creating clear and coherent learning for participants of all roles and experiences. In working with teachers and administrators over the past seven years, I have developed the unique ability to design learning experiences that bring the work of both together. In a time of great educational change, providing staff with collaborative professional development, based in educational research, while modeling effective teaching practices allows for greater teacher buy-in to district initiated change. My experiences of assessing teacher comfort levels and providing varying levels of support has ensured that implementation is consistent and sustained.
  • Communication: As a conduit between state leadership, school administration, and teachers - I have been able to remain nonjudgmental in guiding decision making while asking poignant questions so all stakeholders can get at the question of, “What is best for our students?” while using best practices in teaching to provide a clear and consistent message to bring all parties together in learning.
  • Thought Leadership: Creates a vision for products and services based in clients needs to solve current problems of practice in teaching and learning to support ongoing reflection and growth within the organization.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Lasell Univeristy
02.2023 - Current

Senior Professional Learning Specialist

CAST
08.2016 - Current

Mathematics Curriculum Specialist

Gardner Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2016

Mathematics Teacher Grade 6

Gardner Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2009

Special Education Teacher

Stamford Public Schools/Gardner Public Schools
07.1997 - 06.2006

C.A.G.S. - Educational Leadership (Principal/ Assistant Principal K-6)

American International College

Masters in Education - Concentration in Reading

Sacred Heart University

Bachelors in Education - Elementary / Special Education

Providence College
Aniello L. Albero