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National Foundation scholarship recipient to study post grad at Boston College
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Catherine DiChiaro

Warwick

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Mathematics Teacher with extensive experience at institutions like Smithfield High School, adept at fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Spearheaded curriculum development, significantly enhancing program cohesion. Excelled in classroom management and student assistance, demonstrating expert problem-solving abilities and a commitment to improving students' math proficiency.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics Teacher Substitute

East Providence School Department
04.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.

Mathematics Teacher

Seacrest School
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
  • I taught Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus AB and BC

Mathematics Teacher

The Lincoln School
09.2001 - 06.2013

Here I taught Algebra I, II Precalculus, Personal Finance, and served as a Class advisor for the duration of my time here.

Mathematics Teacher

Smithfield High School
09.1976 - 06.2001

Classroom Teacher: Algebra I, II, Precalculus Honors

Class Advisor 1987-1992

Director of Student Activities 1992-2001

Chairperson Evaluation Team for the NEASC visiting committee

1998-2000

National Honor Society Selection Committee 1994-1999

President Smithfield High School Booster Club 1990-1991

Lead Teacher in introducing performance based

education in math IIMP) 1999

Cooperating Teacher for Rhode Island College student

teacher program

Mathematics Teacher

North Providence High School
09.1974 - 06.1976
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.

Mathematics/Basic Science Teacher

Smithfield Junior High School
09.1970 - 06.1972

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
05-1970

Skills

  • Teaching diverse learners
  • Expert problem solving
  • Student assistance
  • Critical thinking promotion

National Foundation scholarship recipient to study post grad at Boston College

I attended graduate classes in mathematics from 1971-1974 and attained 30 + graduate credits to earn my lifetime teaching certificate in RI.

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher Substitute

East Providence School Department
04.2016 - Current

Mathematics Teacher

Seacrest School
06.2013 - 06.2015

Mathematics Teacher

The Lincoln School
09.2001 - 06.2013

Mathematics Teacher

Smithfield High School
09.1976 - 06.2001

Mathematics Teacher

North Providence High School
09.1974 - 06.1976

Mathematics/Basic Science Teacher

Smithfield Junior High School
09.1970 - 06.1972

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Salve Regina University
Catherine DiChiaro