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
1999.09 - 2024.06
- 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, NY1999-05
NY State 7-12 Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY1999-05
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, & Pre-Law
Long Island University
Southampton, NY1991-05
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
1999.09 - 2024.06
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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