Catherine BIello
Middlebury,CT
Summary
Committed teacher with strengths in educational planning. Adept at working and collaborating with teachers and administrators to improve student performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
06.1998 - Current
- Teach students across multiple classifications, degrees of special needs, and grade levels.
- Facilitate differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Assess student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Modify general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implement behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff to foster open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinate student, related service, and paraprofessional schedules with the master classroom schedule.
- Conduct standardized assessments of students, analyze results of strengths and weaknesses, and synthesize information into a report which is presented at PPT to determine student eligibility.
- Contribute to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating and presenting in professional development opportunities with colleagues.
- Serve as a mentor for new teachers on staff, offering guidance on effective teaching practices, classroom management techniques, and district procedures.
- Served as a cooperating teacher to five student teachers.
Admin Intern Summer School Coordinator
Cheshire Public Schools
06.2000 - 07.2000
- Gained valuable experience working within a special education administrator, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Actively participated in meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies with scheduling and gathering of materials.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during initial staff meeting which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding their responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and staff payroll forms.
- Interacted with staff, parents, and transportation staff by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure the successful execution of summer school programs.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly, implementing appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.
Resource Room Teacher
Harborside Middle School
08.1997 - 06.1998
- Managed a caseload of 25 students who are ADHD, LD, MR, SED and Sp/Lang
- Planned, instructed and evaluated Language Arts lessons in a self contained setting
- Team taught with a general education teacher in the mainstream
- Coordinated PPT's and recorded minutes of PPT's
- Evaluated and documented the educational progress of students.
Substitute Teacher
Consolidated School Summer School
07.1997
Substitute Teacher
Regional School Districts 14 & 15
05.1996 - 06.1997
Reading Support Assistant
Dwight School Annex
10.1996 - 05.1997
- Worked with students individually on distinguishing sounds and letters
- Developed interactive activities to aid comprehension.
Coordinator/Graduate Intern
Bulkeley High School
09.1996 - 05.1997
- Scheduled tutoring sessions, administered passes and wrote progress reports
- Facilitated an after school program with a local college and corporation
- Taught study skill strategies to students on a one-to-one basis, weekly.
Substitute Teacher
Bulkeley High School
06.2024 - 06.1996
Student Teacher
Bulkeley High School
02.1996 - 05.1996
- Taught classes of students who were ID, LD, and MH
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated my own lessons for class
- Administered standardized tests such as: DTLA -3 and PIAT
- Graded students on work and gave comments on report cards
- Created and implemented a Reading/Vocabulary tutorial program for a student with a learning disability and worked one-to-one with him
- Used hands-on, cooperative learning strategies in all subjects
- Designed classroom and test modifications as needed for students in class.
Team Teacher
Windham Center Summer School
07.1996
- Instructed classes of students who were ADHD, LD, SED, and TMR
- Organized, planned, implemented, and evaluated lessons for thematic units
- Used hands-on, cooperative learning strategies throughout program
- Emphasized short term goals and assessment
- Evaluated and documented the student's progress.
Certified Nurse's Aide / Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut
12.1992 - 02.1996
Clinical Student Teacher
Natchaug School
09.1994 - 12.1995
Tutor
Griffin School and Polk School
09.1993 - 05.1994
Coordinator
Inner City Cultural Enrichment Program
09.1992 - 05.1994
Aide
Family Fitness Program
09.1992 - 05.1994
Education
Elementary Certification -
Special Education Certification PreK-12 -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT06.1997
Master of Arts in Education -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1997
Bachelor of Science in Education -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1996
Skills
- Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Assessment administration
- Classroom Management
- Organizational abilities
- Staff Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Graduate Assistantship
- Dean's list
- Husky Ambassador Volunteer of the Year 1995
- Jessie Moreland Scholarship
- Charles B. Gentry Scholarship
- Waterbury Foundation Scholarship
- Teacher Preparation Grant
- UCONN Foundation Award
- Alumni Association Award
- Waterbury Campus Scholarship
- Marguerite Magraw Scholarship
- Unico Scholarship
- Olive Ryan Scholarship
Activities
- Co-coordinator of Bulkeley High School's Future Teachers Club
- Member of The Council for Exceptional Children
- Sr. Representative and Master's Representative for the UCONN Education Association
- UCONN Husky Ambassador
- Volunteer for World Special Olympics
- Volunteer for Hole In The Wall Gang Camp
Related Experience
Clinical Student Teacher, Natchaug School (Resource Room Grades 3-5), Ashford School (Grade 3), Maria C. Colon Sanchez Elementary School (Grade 2), 09/01/94, 12/01/95, Observed methodology of teachers to implement various teaching styles., Worked with students in inclusive classes., Administered standardized tests and wrote IEP recommendations., Planned and taught interdisciplinary lessons to classes.
References
- Mrs. Barbara Simcik, Vice Principal/Dean of Students, 203-783-3523
- Mrs. Marie Elterich, Special Education Teacher, 860-521-0155
- Dr. Kay Norlander, UCONN Professor/Supervisor, 860-486-0198
- Mrs. Sharon Kluchnick, Special Education Teacher, 203-877-1618
- Dr. Pam Campbell, Advisor, 860-486-0200
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Bulkeley High School
06.2024 - 06.1996
Admin Intern Summer School Coordinator
Cheshire Public Schools
06.2000 - 07.2000
Resource Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
06.1998 - Current
Resource Room Teacher
Harborside Middle School
08.1997 - 06.1998
Substitute Teacher
Consolidated School Summer School
07.1997
Reading Support Assistant
Dwight School Annex
10.1996 - 05.1997
Coordinator/Graduate Intern
Bulkeley High School
09.1996 - 05.1997
Team Teacher
Windham Center Summer School
07.1996
Substitute Teacher
Regional School Districts 14 & 15
05.1996 - 06.1997
Student Teacher
Bulkeley High School
02.1996 - 05.1996
Clinical Student Teacher
Natchaug School
09.1994 - 12.1995
Tutor
Griffin School and Polk School
09.1993 - 05.1994
Certified Nurse's Aide / Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut
12.1992 - 02.1996
Coordinator
Inner City Cultural Enrichment Program
09.1992 - 05.1994
Aide
Family Fitness Program
09.1992 - 05.1994
Elementary Certification -
Special Education Certification PreK-12 -
University of Connecticut
Master of Arts in Education -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Education -
University of Connecticut
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