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Work History
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Dawn Pulverenti

LaFayette,NY

Summary

Experienced teacher leader with strong communication skills and drive to get students excited about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments which help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning.

Attentive and adaptable teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

LaFayette Central School District
LaFayette, NY
06.2019 - Current
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions
  • Member of the Professional Development Committee
  • Member of the Math Curriculum Committee
  • Member of the ELA Curriculum Committee
  • Member of DCIP
  • PK-2 Math Facilitator
  • PLC Facilitator
  • Developed math pacing guide for PK-5
  • Trained in Letrs (Science of Reading)
  • PBIS Coach for Grimshaw Elementary School

Summer School Principal

LaFayette Central School District
LaFayette, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised summer programs for Grimshaw Elementary School

Administrative Intern

LaFayette Central School District
LaFayette, NY
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Collaborated with teachers to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
  • Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
  • PK-2 Math and ELA Facilitator
  • Member of the ELA and Math Committees
  • Member of the Professional Development Committee
  • CSE Chair (trained in 2021, and then refreshed training in 2023)
  • Attended Lead Evaluator Training
  • Attended and participated in all Administrative Team Meetings
  • Co-developed District's Mentoring Program
  • Mentoring Program's Site Coordinator
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.

Substitute Teacher

LaFayette Central School District
LaFayette, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Taught multiple classes K-12 (Grimshaw, ONS, and Junior/Senior HS)
  • Administered aimsweb to multiple students in various grade levels
  • Kept classroom safe, organized and clean.

Elementary School Teacher

Fulton City School District
Fulton, NY
09.1998 - 06.2019

Pulverenti

  • Kindergarten Teacher for 14 years (1998-1999, 2000-2013)
  • First Grade Teacher for 1 year (1999-2000)
  • Fourth Grade for 2 years (2013-2015)
  • Held the position of Building Math Facilitator (2012-2015)
  • Attended Multiple Professional Development Opportunities
  • Member of FSC K-12 STEM Task Force
  • Member of Oswego County's Math Network (Grades 3-5)
  • Member of both Volney and Granby Elementary's DATA team
  • Member of Building Leadership Teams
  • Member of Writing Task Force
  • Subject Area Specialist Mathematics K-6 (2014-2015)
  • Member of Curriculum Alignment Team (2014-2015)
  • Led multiple After School Student Groups/Programs (Girls Club, Running Club, Book Club, Additional State Test Prep)
  • Participated in Scheduling Meetings with Elliot Merenbloom and was on Granby Elementary's Scheduling Committee
  • Taught Professional Development Trainings in the areas of Phonics and Phonemic Awareness

Literacy Coach

Fulton City School District
Fulton , NY
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Created immersive activities and utilized IXL technology to enhance instruction
  • Assessed Curriculum through a GAP Analysis
  • Supported ELA instruction K-12 
  • Led Professional Development Opportunities for Elementary Teachers in the area of Vocabulary, and IXL
  • Assessment Development K-8
  • Assisted in facilitating monthly AIS and Grade Level meetings
  • Attended multiple Professional Development Opportunities to further support fellow teachers
  • Member of ECC (Elementary Curriculum Council and DCC (District Curriculum Council)
  • Member of K-8 Literacy Network (group of select educators from Oswego County)
  • ELS (4th grade)  Administered Performance Tests as well as Performance Test Ratings
  • Collected ELA, Math and Science State Tests and helped to pack them with district and building administrators
  • Supported teachers in any way possible 
  • Co-taught and/or modeled lessons 


Substitute Teacher

Fulton City School District
Fulton, New York
12.1997 - 08.1998
  • Taught multiple classes K-6
  • Kept classroom safe, organized and clean

Education

CAS - Educational Leadership

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2021

Master of Science - Reading Education

SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
2002

Bachelor of Science - ELED N-9 BS Social Studies (Middle School)

SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
1998

Skills

Adaptable style

  • Team collaboration
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional Planning
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Personalized instruction
  • Instructional best practices
  • Flexible
  • Compassionate
  • Motivating students

Certification

  • Permanent Public School Teacher Certificate (PK-6)
  • School Building Leader Certficate
  • School District Leader Certificate

Accomplishments

  • Legend of Learning (Presented by LaFayette Central School District in 2024)
  • Golden Apple Award For Teaching Excellence (District Award presented by the FTA in 2005)

Professional Organizations

  • ASCD Member
  • NYSAWA Member

Timeline

Summer School Principal

LaFayette Central School District
07.2021 - 08.2021

Administrative Intern

LaFayette Central School District
05.2020 - 06.2021

Elementary Teacher

LaFayette Central School District
06.2019 - Current

Substitute Teacher

LaFayette Central School District
09.2018 - 06.2019

Literacy Coach

Fulton City School District
09.2015 - 06.2016

Elementary School Teacher

Fulton City School District
09.1998 - 06.2019

Substitute Teacher

Fulton City School District
12.1997 - 08.1998

CAS - Educational Leadership

Syracuse University

Master of Science - Reading Education

SUNY Oswego

Bachelor of Science - ELED N-9 BS Social Studies (Middle School)

SUNY Oswego