Denise Pergola
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced instructional coach with 25 years in education, ready for Assistant Principal role. Proven leader in instruction, and fostering academic excellence. Committed to student and teacher success while promoting a positive learning environment. Motivated to build relationships among faculty, students, and families and work on building a greater school community together.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Instructional Coach
New York City Department Of Education -PS. 889
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced teacher collaboration by organizing and leading professional development workshops.
- Increased student achievement by providing tailored instructional strategies to teachers.
- Improved classroom management practices through targeted coaching sessions and constructive feedback.
- Promoted data-driven instruction by assisting teachers in the analysis of student performance data.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling best practices in teaching and classroom management.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom organization.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for diverse learner needs, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Organized peer observation programs to encourage sharing of effective teaching strategies among staff members.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- As the Data Specialist I analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
Literacy Coach Grades 3-5
New York City Department Of Education PS 217
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Modeled lessons in reading and writing for teachers
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Facilitated book clubs that fostered a sense of community among students while building critical reading skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices, ensuring continued growth as an educator.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Teacher Grades 3-5 /Gifted and Talented Teacher
New York City Department Of Education PS 217
09.1999 - 06.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
School Building Leader Initial Certificate -
College of St. Rose CITE
12.2023
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
Stony Brook State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Saint Francis College
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring
- Teaching Strategies
- Instructional Leadership
- Instructional Strategies
Timeline
Building Instructional Coach
New York City Department Of Education -PS. 889
09.2021 - Current
Literacy Coach Grades 3-5
New York City Department Of Education PS 217
09.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher Grades 3-5 /Gifted and Talented Teacher
New York City Department Of Education PS 217
09.1999 - 06.2017
School Building Leader Initial Certificate -
College of St. Rose CITE
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
Stony Brook State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Saint Francis College
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