Denise Ramo
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Caring Social Studies Teacher well-versed in mentoring and tutoring students to promote academic success. Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. Detail-oriented and insightful with 25 years' expertise in secondary education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Brentwood Union Free School District
Brentwood, NY
09.1999 - 06.2024
- Have been rated "Highly Effective" every year New York's APPR Teacher Rating System has been in effect.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05-1999
NY State 7-12 Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, & Pre-Law
Long Island University
Southampton, NY05-1991
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Peer Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Brentwood Union Free School District
09.1999 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - History
Long Island University
NY State 7-12 Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, & Pre-Law
Long Island University
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