Ernest R. Sandonato
Milford,PA
Summary
Accomplished and now-retired English Teacher with a proven track record at all listed schools, excelling in curriculum development and student motivation. Expert in integrating technology to enhance engagement and comprehension. Mentored junior teachers, fostering a collaborative environment. Certified in NJ & PA, committed to innovative teaching and continuous professional growth.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Delaware Valley High School
08.2008 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding of material.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
English Teacher
Morristown High School
09.2002 - 06.2008
English Teacher
Morris Knolls High School
09.1996 - 06.2002
English Teacher
Delbarton School
09.1984 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
New York University
New York (City), NYMaster of Arts - English
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJMaster of Science - Educational Administration
University of Scranton
Scranton, PASkills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student engagement
- Reading comprehension
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Literature analysis
- Text analysis
- Poetry interpretation
- Knowledgeable about AI
- NJ & PA teaching certification
Accomplishments
- Presented papers at four Springsteen Symposiums at Monmouth University since 2005.
- Published a paper on Springsteen in Interdisciplinary Literary Studies, Penn State, Altoona: https://www.academia.edu/73235196/First_Person_Stories_from_a_Land_of_Hope_and_Dreams_Bruce_Springsteen_as_a_Narrative_Poet
- Recently interviewed by NPR about Springsteen Curricula: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/16/nx-s1-5546857/fans-and-scholars-flock-to-new-jersey-for-born-to-run-50th-anniversary-symposium
Timeline
English Teacher
Delaware Valley High School
08.2008 - 06.2025
English Teacher
Morristown High School
09.2002 - 06.2008
English Teacher
Morris Knolls High School
09.1996 - 06.2002
English Teacher
Delbarton School
09.1984 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
New York University
Master of Arts - English
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Scranton