Deirdre Pascale
Port Chester
Summary
Education professional, skilled in creating engaging lessons focused on needs of diverse learners. Experienced in classroom management and effective communication and instructional strategies. Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, parents and caregivers in order to provide a nurturing classroom environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Rye PlaySchool
09.2021 - Current
- Create weekly plans and activities to engage children while promoting language, literacy and social development.
- Maintain organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe and inspired to learn.
- Develop relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher
All Soul's Preschool
10.2012 - 05.2020
- Prepared and implemented weekly lesson plans including play-based strategies to engage the needs of diverse learners.
- Integrated project-based learning to promote language, literacy and comprehension.
- Worked collaboratively with special education teachers, school director and service providers to meet needs of all learners.
- Maintained positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
4th Grade Teacher
Chappaqua Central School District
08.1999 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Contributed to the development of annual curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with state standards and grade-level objectives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
5th Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.1995 - 06.1999
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYMaster of Science - Teaching
Iona College
New Rochelle, NYSkills
- Lesson planning incorporating a range of modalities
- Classroom management supported by clearly defined expectations
- Classroom organization designed for function and efficiency
- Frequent and effective parent-teacher communication
Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Rye PlaySchool
09.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
All Soul's Preschool
10.2012 - 05.2020
4th Grade Teacher
Chappaqua Central School District
08.1999 - 06.2006
5th Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.1995 - 06.1999
- New York State Permanent Certification Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Teaching
Iona College
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