David De Maio

Italian Teacher

Watertown High School

Watertown, MA

09.2008 - 06.2024

Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons and thematic units.
Planned field trips to local cultural sites that provided hands-on experiences with the target language.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress in Italian language acquisition.
Organized a variety of activities to promote the learning of Italian culture and history.
Created interactive lessons that allowed students to practice speaking and writing in Italian.
Provided additional support outside of regular class hours through tutoring sessions.
Established a positive learning environment by encouraging open dialogue among classmates.
Integrated current events into class discussion topics to keep students engaged.
Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
Organized trips abroad for foreign language students.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Wrote letters of recommendation for hundreds of students.