DEANNA DONZA
Manchester Center
Summary
Dynamic educator and student-focused instructional coach with a proven track record enhancing teaching strategies and student outcomes through data-informed instruction and professional development. Excelled in fostering collaborative teamwork and effective communication, achieving significant instructional improvements. Specialized in integrating technology and developing responsive teaching practices to meet diverse learner needs. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate working relationships within the school community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Support Teacher and Instructional Coach
Windham Central Supervisory Union
07.2021 - Current
- Shared best practices in pedagogy, classroom management, and assessment techniques with colleagues.
- Supported teachers in implementing differentiated instruction strategies.
- Coordinated weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards instructional goals.
- Plan and prepare presentations and reports for school-based data meetings 3 times yearly
- Collaborated with school administrators to set goals for instructional improvement.
- Modeled effective teaching practices during collaborative planning sessions.
- Conducted classroom observations to provide personalized feedback and coaching.
- Designed targeted interventions for struggling students based on assessment data.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies and make data-informed decisions
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay current on educational research and emerging trends.
- Developed and facilitated professional development workshops on the Science of Reading, Mathematical Best Practices, Technology Integration, Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices and Equity in Education
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
Elementary Teacher
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
06.2006 - 07.2021
- Instruct grades 3, 4 and 5 Common Core curriculum designing and developing projects to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Assess student performance through formative assessment, student-teacher conferring, rubrics, and student portfolios
- Integrate technology through the development of academic units that include digital literacy skills, cooperative and collaborative learning, and adaptive activities to meet the needs of all learners
- Enhance student growth by employing varied teaching techniques and strategies such as whole group, small group, individual, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and foster a positive attitude
- Cultivate community, social growth, self-confidence, and self-esteem through a Responsive Classroom approach
- Actively engage students in the learning process in various ways: diverse manipulatives, technology, literature, guest speakers, and inquiry-based activities to encourage participation and allow students to take ownership of their learning
- Accompany classes of 23 or more students to Nature's Classroom, an outside environmental science program, for 5 days and 4 nights each year
Education
Master of Arts - Education Technology
Marlboro College Graduate School
Brattleboro, VTBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Johnson State College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Data-informed Instruction
- Student-Centered Coaching
- Professional Development
- Data Analysis and Management
- Modeling Best Practices and Strategies
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
Relationship Building
Decision-Making
Effective Communication
Professional Development
- Teaching Learning Coaching Conference 2023, 2024
- Plain Talk About Literacy Conference 2022, 2024
- National Council for the Teachers of Mathematics 2024
- EL Education Conference 2024
Accomplishments
- Designed, created, and facilitated district -wide professional development on The Science of Reading
- Designed, created, and facilitated professional development workshops on culturally responsive teaching, technology integration, and several elementary math concepts
- Designed, created and instructed a professional development course on implementing digital learning in the K-12 classroom for the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
- Designed and developed graduate course on Information and Media Literacy
Timeline
Academic Support Teacher and Instructional Coach
Windham Central Supervisory Union
07.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
06.2006 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Education Technology
Marlboro College Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Johnson State College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of South Carolina
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