David Lotto
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Dynamic and creative educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management, demonstrating a strong ability to engage students through innovative, inquiry-based learning methods. Proven success in building relationships and providing behavioral support, leading to enhanced student outcomes in diverse educational environments. Committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning spaces that promote social and emotional growth. Strong organizational skills complement a thorough educational background, facilitating effective collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L.E.A.P. Teacher - Mathematics and Social Studies
Greater Amsterdam School District
Amsterdam, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- L.E.A.P. Is an alternative education environment for students in 7th and 8th grade who have chronic absences, behavior, and emotional issues, and who require extra support to be successful in the classroom.
- Provided both direct and student-led instruction within the classroom through lesson planning and design. Led classroom discussions on math and social studies, generating student participation through questioning and prompts.
- The primary focus of co-teaching for the program is to provide direct behavioral support during instruction.
- Lynch Literacy Academy
Long-Term Leave Teacher – Grade 11 US History and Government
Galway Jr/Sr High School
Galway, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Exceptional classroom management skills; Planned, mapped and implemented scaffolded levels of engaging inquiry and project based curriculum simultaneously for four sections of NYS Regents Social Studies Grade 11 US History and Government.
- Planned, mapped, and successfully implemented classes in Sociology, and a course on Leadership and Communication.
- Modified (grades 7, 8, and 9) Boys Soccer Coach.
Summer School Teacher – Global 10: Global History and Geography II
Ballston Spa Central School District
Ballston Spa, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Exceptional classroom management skills; adhered to lessons; kept students motivated, engaged and focused.
- Successfully taught Global History and Geography II during a 6-week summer school program.
Mentored Teacher - Secondary Teacher Partnership Program (Global History II, US History and Government, and Economics)
North Colonie Central School District
Latham, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Passionate and versatile coach, bringing years of experience to the position and skilled in time management, motivational speaking and leadership.
- Motivated players to improve their form and technique by creating strategic exercises and training methods
- Highlighted the value of creating a balance between sports and other interests to support players' mental health, physical health and well-being in an empathetic way.
- Shaker High School
Summer School Teacher – Grade 9: Global History and Geography I
Ballston Spa Central School District
Ballston Spa, NY
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Exceptional classroom management skills; adhered to lessons; kept students motivated, engaged and focused.
- Successfully taught Global History and Geography I during a 6-week summer school program.
0.6 FTE History of the United States and New York I and II (7th and 8th grade)
North Colonie Central School District
Latham, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Implemented successfully engaging and hands-on lesson plans in a hybrid, distance and in-person environment simultaneously, as the teacher of record for Social Studies Grade 7 (US History and New York I), and Grade 8 (US History and New York II) during 2021-2022.
- Shaker Middle School
Permanent Substitute 6th grade - Social Studies
North Colonie Central School District
Latham, NY
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Ability to successfully teach multiple subjects including ELA, Social Studies, Math for 6th grade (2020-2021)
- Forts Ferry Elementary School
Permanent Building Substitute – Central Park Middle School
Schenectady City School District
Schenectady, NY
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Exceptional classroom management skills; adhered to lessons; kept students motivated, engaged and focused.
- Created and implemented successful lesson plans in a distance learning classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Transitional B Teacher Certification Pathway
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science - Minor in Education
Nazareth University
Rochester, NY05-2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instructional methods
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
- Co-teaching strategies
- Effective communication
- Behavioral support
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Creative and innovative lesson planning development
- Alternative learning methods
- Learning strategies
- Serving diverse communities
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Relationship building
Certification
New York State Initial Teacher Certification – Social Studies Grades 7-12
- Valid: June 23, 2022 through January 31, 2026
- Certification #: 1621712221
New York State Initial Certification – Social Studies Grades 5-9
- Valid: June 23, 2022 through August 31, 2027
- Certification #: 1621780221
National Federation of State High School Associations - Coach Level 1 (National Accreditation)
- Valid until 6/25/25
College Board Workshop - AP US History Instruction - Completed January 29, 2025
Accomplishments
Students have a high rate of success on New York State summative assessments
- 92% pass rate on the US History and Government Regents including 75% scoring a 4 or 5 (June Regents)
- 70% pass rate on the Global History Regents including 50% scoring a 4 or better (August Regents)
Affiliations
- National Council for the Social Studies 2018-Present
- Ballston Spa Education Foundation – Board Member / Chair of Grants Committee 2017-Present
- Hancock Education Foundation – Board Member / Family Legacy Member 2020-Present
Timeline
L.E.A.P. Teacher - Mathematics and Social Studies
Greater Amsterdam School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Long-Term Leave Teacher – Grade 11 US History and Government
Galway Jr/Sr High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Summer School Teacher – Global 10: Global History and Geography II
Ballston Spa Central School District
07.2023 - 08.2023
Mentored Teacher - Secondary Teacher Partnership Program (Global History II, US History and Government, and Economics)
North Colonie Central School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Summer School Teacher – Grade 9: Global History and Geography I
Ballston Spa Central School District
07.2022 - 08.2022
0.6 FTE History of the United States and New York I and II (7th and 8th grade)
North Colonie Central School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Permanent Substitute 6th grade - Social Studies
North Colonie Central School District
10.2020 - 06.2021
Permanent Building Substitute – Central Park Middle School
Schenectady City School District
02.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Transitional B Teacher Certification Pathway
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science - Minor in Education
Nazareth University
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