FRANCIS PICCIOTTO
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in secondary English instruction and community engagement. Skilled in providing direct student support, coordinating case management, and fostering inclusive academic environments. Experienced in mentoring social work interns and guiding students through emotionally charged situations. Adept at leading workshops and creating educational content to promote agency awareness. Committed to empowering students through strength-based approaches and cross-campus collaboration
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Propel Montour High School
02.2022 - Current
- Designed and delivered culturally responsive, standards-aligned lessons for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with families and staff to improve academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Result: Increased student engagement and measurable growth in literacy skills.
Violence Prevention Educator
Center for Victims
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised University of Pittsburgh social work interns, mentoring on professionalism and curriculum delivery.
- Facilitated Expect Respect classes on healthy relationships and communication skills.
- Created multimedia training resources for partner agencies.
- Result: Expanded program reach across Allegheny County schools and housing sites.
Youth Coach
Small Seeds Development
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Mentored youth ages 10–18, developed SMART goals with families, and tracked progress.
- Organized leadership workshops and community engagement activities.
- Result: Strengthened academic and social development for at-risk youth.
English Teacher
Clairton High School
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Taught essay writing, literary analysis, and aligned curriculum with Common Core Standards.
- Partnered with staff and parents to support student success.
English Teacher
Clayton Academy
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Adapted curriculum for at-risk students, taught English and PSSA prep.
- Result: Reduced classroom disruptions and improved student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications, Sociology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Education, Integrated Language Arts 7-12
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHTeacher Consultant for the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Case management
- Behavior management
- Mentoring
- Family collaboration
- Violence prevention education
- Multimedia curriculum development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Classroom
- Online training video production
Websites
Leadership And Communication Engagement
- Supervised and mentored interns, strengthening professional pipelines in social work and education.
- Facilitated leadership workshops in middle schools, promoting student confidence and collaboration.
- Promoted agency awareness and engagement through community services and outreach initiatives.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Verona Borough, 2017
- Reading & Math Tutor, Arlington Heights, 2011-2012
- Casual Substitute Teacher, Sharon High School, 2010
Timeline
English Teacher
Propel Montour High School
02.2022 - Current
Violence Prevention Educator
Center for Victims
08.2019 - 06.2021
Youth Coach
Small Seeds Development
10.2017 - 07.2019
English Teacher
Clairton High School
08.2012 - 10.2016
English Teacher
Clayton Academy
08.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications, Sociology
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Education, Integrated Language Arts 7-12
Youngstown State University
Teacher Consultant for the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project
University of Pittsburgh