Elisa Daigle
Oswego,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in inclusive teaching practices, differentiated instruction, and classroom management. Experienced in both general and special education settings. Proven ability to build meaningful connections with students and families. Brings prior corporate leadership and project management skills from a successful marketing career.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Minetto Elementary School
Oswego, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Provide academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities and general education peers.
- Implement individualized accommodations and modifications.
- Reinforce instruction in small group and 1:1 settings across subjects.
- Contribute to IEP data collection and progress monitoring.
- Help establish consistent routines, visual supports, and structured learning tasks.
Student Teacher – Grades 2 & 4
Minetto Elementary School
Oswego, NY
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed and delivered lessons aligned with NYS Next Generation Learning Standards in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
- Differentiated instruction for students with IEPs and diverse academic needs.
- Collected and analyzed student data to inform instruction and intervention.
- Collaborated with general and special education teachers, specialists, and families.
- Built a positive classroom culture through clear routines, student-centered strategies, and active engagement.
Marketing Manager - Mutual Funds & Fixed Annuities
John Hancock Financial Services
Boston, MA
01.2005 - 03.2012
- Managed national marketing campaigns and advisor branding programs.
- Directed creative and web development for multimedia initiatives, including the award-winning 'Essential Advisor' program.
- Coordinated biannual 'Market Pulse' events hosted by a CNN anchor across 50 locations.
- Supervised staff, led strategic partnerships, and presented campaign performance to leadership.
- Recognized as a national finalist for 2011 Stevie Awards – Marketing Department of the Year.
- Created sales materials and coordinated distribution strategies with financial partners.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching, Childhood and Special Education
Fordham University – Graduate School of Education
New York, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business & Criminal Justice
University At Albany State University of New York
05-2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction and UDL
- IEP implementation
- Curriculum design and project coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- HTML and Java programming
- Web editing tools
- Canva for design
- Behavioral support
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification, Students with Disabilities Grades 1–6 (Expected June, 2025)
- New York State Initial Certification, Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (Expected June, 2025)
- Educating All Students, January 2025
- Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Level III, February 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher – Grades 2 & 4
Minetto Elementary School
08.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant
Minetto Elementary School
11.2022 - Current
Marketing Manager - Mutual Funds & Fixed Annuities
John Hancock Financial Services
01.2005 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Teaching, Childhood and Special Education
Fordham University – Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business & Criminal Justice
University At Albany State University of New York
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