Dee Pitto
Dixon,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Collaborative, with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Yolo County Office Of Education
2006.08 - Current
- Worked as Staff Coordinator for the 2023-24 school year.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and administrators in department meetings to help develop cohesive DHH team to ensure students reached learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring additional support for improvement.
- Managed caseload of students in both general education setting and Special Day Classroom setting.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom such as using technology to support language development and academic growth.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines and visual schedules to address varying student needs.
- Developed and modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learner's needs that meet California State Standards.
- Developed lessons and online classroom materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
West Contra Costa Unified School District
2004.08 - 2006.06
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
San Juan Unified School District
2003.08 - 2004.06
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Education Specialist -Credential - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2004
Master of Arts - Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA08.2001
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development and Implementation in Compliance With California State Standards
- Special Needs Students
- Student Assessment
- Program Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Student-Centered Learning
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- “Teacher of the Year” award from California Educators of the Deaf in 2017
- CAC award from Yolo County SELPA 2020
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Yolo County Office Of Education
2006.08 - Current
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
West Contra Costa Unified School District
2004.08 - 2006.06
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
San Juan Unified School District
2003.08 - 2004.06
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Education Specialist -Credential - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
San Jose State University
Master of Arts - Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Sacramento
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