Eric DeFrancesco
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
Placentia, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Teacher, Guest Teacher
Anaheim Union High School District
Anaheim, CA
08.2003 - 03.2011
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
Placentia, CA
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Prepared lesson plans according to approved syllabi.
- Created opportunities for adult students to actively engage with one another in small and large group interactive learning sessions.
- Briefed students with written presentations and explanations to raise awareness of cultural aspects.
- Maintained electronic daily attendance and academic progress records.
- Implemented technology across curriculum to improve student performance.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Education
National University
La Jolla, CABACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL SCIENCE
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CAASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - FIRE SCIENCE
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CAComputer Science - A+, Network+
California State University
Fullerton, CASkills
- Great classroom management skills
- Individualized instruction, familiar with modern pedagogical and innovative instructional design methodologies, various instructional methods, student motivator, authorized to teach English Language Learners in grades K-12 (and Adults)
- Proficient with classroom technologies
- Experience with Professional Learning Community (PLC), and collaboration methods
- Great Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, public speaking techniques, patience, and diplomacy
- Familiar with Common Core Standards and Technology Integration
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Resident Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
09.2007 - 03.2008
Teacher, Guest Teacher
Anaheim Union High School District
08.2003 - 03.2011
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Education
National University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL SCIENCE
California Polytechnic State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - FIRE SCIENCE
Mount San Antonio College
Computer Science - A+, Network+
California State University
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