Douglas Cattaneo
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
08.2013 - Current
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, technology, and social studies..
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Masters Equivalency - Elementary And Middle School Administration
Goucher College
Towson, MD01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2013
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Instructional technology
- Special Education
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Planning
- Field Trip Organization
- Safety awareness
- Standardized tests
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
08.2013 - Current
Masters Equivalency - Elementary And Middle School Administration
Goucher College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
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