Despo Tatasciore
Glen Mills,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums 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. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Previously Employed Chester-Upland School District
09.1990 - 06.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives. I began teaching first grade, then grades 3, 4, I also taught computer science from grades pre-k through grades 8
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students, for students in Eddystone Elementary School with high school students attending Ridley High School
- Piloted a writing contest for fourth grade Eddystone Students for Women's History Month while I was a member of Eddystone Borough Council for twenty+ years
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Widener University
Chester, PA06.1990
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science, Secondary Social Studies
Widener University
Chester, Pa06.1976
Skills
- Middle School Education
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Technology Integration
- Family Involvement
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Special Education
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Parent and Student Communication
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
Timeline
Teacher
Previously Employed Chester-Upland School District
09.1990 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science, Secondary Social Studies
Widener University
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