Christine DeSanto
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Elementary School Teacher who believes education is a major component of one's life and human experience, always striving to create inclusive learning environments that enhance student academic and social growth. Skilled in lesson planning and collaborative teamwork, consistently fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
City of Waterbury/Tinker Elementary School
08.2008 - Current
- Implemented IREADY, HMH Science, Wonders, and Benchmark Curriculum during small and whole group instruction.
- Participated in weekly Math and Reading data team meetings to help drive student instruction and analyze student growth.
- Utilized Smart Board technology to implement interactive activities in each content area.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Elementary School Teacher
City of Waterbury/ Walsh Elementary School
10.1999 - 08.2008
- Designed and presented lesson in one or more academic subject using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Hartford
West Hartford05-1991
Skills
- Mclass
- Technology integration
- IReady
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small group Instruction
- Second Step SEL Implementation
- PBIS Member
- Instructional Leader of ESH After School Program
Accomplishments
- Earned "[Award]" in [Year].Teacher of the Year in 2023 - 2024
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
City of Waterbury/Tinker Elementary School
08.2008 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
City of Waterbury/ Walsh Elementary School
10.1999 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Hartford
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