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Dana Panichello
Teacher
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
09.2020 - Current
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
Preschool Owner
The Learning Chest
01.1999 - 07.2019
- Consistently maintained state licensing requirements by staying up-to-date on regulations and adhering to all guidelines.
- Collaborated with local community organizations to secure funding grants for improvements in facilities or programs offered at the preschool.
- Oversaw maintenance of clean, organized classrooms conducive to learning by implementing efficient cleaning schedules and inventory management systems.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, parent meetings, and progress reports.
- Implemented inclusive teaching practices to accommodate diverse learners with varying needs in the classroom.
- Enhanced preschool curriculum by incorporating diverse educational activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Maintained a high standard of customer service by addressing parent concerns promptly and ensuring their satisfaction with the preschool experience.
- Recruited trained, and managed a team of dedicated early childhood educators to provide high-quality instruction to students.
- Increased enrollment rates through targeted marketing strategies and community outreach initiatives.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the preschool facility through thoughtful design choices catering to young students'' needs.
- Managed budget allocations efficiently while prioritizing resources essential for providing top-notch education to students.
- Developed effective assessment tools to track student progress and identify areas for improvement or intervention.
- Continually assessed and updated policies, procedures, and educational approaches based on best practices in early childhood education.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Third Grade Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
06.1995 - 11.1998
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education K-8
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Lesson Planning
undefinedInterests
Church
Friends
Camping
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education K-8
California University of Pennsylvania
05.2001 -
Preschool Owner
The Learning Chest
01.1999 - 07.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
06.1995 - 11.1998
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