Dennis J. Baldassari
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Energetic Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse lessons covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitue Teacher
Harding Township School
09.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students and teachers.
Real Estate Broker
Your Town Reality
03.2016 - Current
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Harding Township School
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Grade 4 and 5 Teacher
Harding Township School
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Monmouth University
Long Branch, NJSkills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Motivating Students
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Harding Township School
09.2023 - 10.2023
Substitue Teacher
Harding Township School
09.2022 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Your Town Reality
03.2016 - Current
Grade 4 and 5 Teacher
Harding Township School
09.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Monmouth University