Denise Lisciandro Vacca
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
I’ve been teaching 26 years at the elementary level. I’ve self-published a book and have an MFA on fiction writing. I have tutored for years for mostly math and writing
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
The Pinnacle School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
Math Teacher
Richard J. Bailey Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
- Teach general education math implementing the New York State Common Core Standards curriculum for 4th(ICO classroom), 5th and 6th grade students
- Participate in bi-monthlly PLC Math Meetings which included assessment evaluation and curriculum develment/alignment
- Hold parent-teacher conferences
- Completed teacher reports for student evaluations.
Lower School Division Head/ Middle Elementary Teacher
Whitby School
01.1998 - 01.2018
- Responsible for discipline, supervision and academic revisions for 1st – 4th grade students
- Supervise, evaluate, and act as an advocate for teaching staff
- Attend Administrative and Division Head Meetings
- Address parent concerns on a daily basis
- Interview and hire new teachers
- Coordinate and work with Admissions to facilitate new family visits and interviews
- Preview and approve student evaluations
- Teach Montessori Education to a class of 8-10 year old students with a co-teacher
- Participate in curriculum development
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences
- Write thorough student evaluations.
Head Teacher/Lower Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
Whitby School
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Teach Montessori Education to a class of 24 6-9 year old students with a co-teacher
- Participate in curriculum development
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences
- Write thorough student evaluations.
Literacy Instructor
Brooklyn College Child Care Provider Program
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Taught women nutrition, child safety, problem solving skills, small business skills and first-aid
- Re-designed the curriculum for the training program with an Early Childhood expert and an M.S.W
- Offered support and visited Child Care Centers of program graduates.
ESOL teacher for the Family Literacy Program
Lutheran Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Developed curriculum and taught ESOL
- Planned activities and team taught Parent-Child Time
- Supervised parent centered workshops
- Compiled an anthology of pre-school children’s drawings and mother’s writing entitled Our Families
- Literacy Instructor
- Taught G.E.D
- Preparatory Course, study skills and communications skills to women participating in the Child Care Provider Program.
EFL Volunteer Teacher
U.S. Peace Corps
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Created and taught an EFL curriculum (which included basic AIDS, environmental and health education) to junior high school students
- Designed an English library
- Planned, supervised and implemented several extracurricular activities (English Language Camp, Environmental Awareness Camp, Primary Teacher Training, World Map Project)
Education
Richmond College(AIFS)
London, EnglandProfessional -
New York State Teacher Elementary Teacher Certification
01.2021
6-9 Certification & Credential -
CMTE/NY(Center for Montessori Education)
New Rochelle, NY07.1999
Master of Fine Arts, Fiction -
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY12.1997
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature -
Denison University
Granville, OH05.1986
Skills
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and Encouraging
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Personalized Instruction
Languages
Thai
Elementary
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
The Pinnacle School
08.2023 - Current
Math Teacher
Richard J. Bailey Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Head Teacher/Lower Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
Whitby School
01.2004 - 01.2015
Lower School Division Head/ Middle Elementary Teacher
Whitby School
01.1998 - 01.2018
Literacy Instructor
Brooklyn College Child Care Provider Program
01.1995 - 01.1996
ESOL teacher for the Family Literacy Program
Lutheran Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1995
EFL Volunteer Teacher
U.S. Peace Corps
01.1990 - 01.1992
Richmond College(AIFS)
Professional -
New York State Teacher Elementary Teacher Certification
6-9 Certification & Credential -
CMTE/NY(Center for Montessori Education)
Master of Fine Arts, Fiction -
Sarah Lawrence College
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature -
Denison University
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