Frank Signorello
Roslyn,NY
Summary
STEM education professional with a proven track record in leading projects and driving innovation. Demonstrates expertise in problem-solving, data analysis, and implementing advanced technologies. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results. Adaptable and reliable in the face of evolving challenges, with a strong focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
Talented Curriculum Coordinator excelling at determining course plans, selecting curriculum, and effectively managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough, approaches tasks with a flexible mentality. With 25 years of experience in the field, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any educational setting.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in robots, drones, and block coding, possesses a natural talent for navigating challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach enable excellence in new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Director
Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy
08.2015 - Current
- Designed, developed and created sustainability plan for K-8 STEM Learning Lab using innovative technologies and learner-centered materials
- Developed and led Professional Development for 20 teachers which included planning time, lesson modeling, embedded with theory-based strategies and ambitious teaching practices
- Won several mini-grants for equipment including drones, 3-D printers, etc
- Created, iteratively-tested, and organized 80+ NGSS aligned curricula
- VIRTUS and DASA certified
Vice President, STEM specialist
PGFS Consultants
04.2010 - Current
- New York Hall of Science, developed and led High School OST program preparing youth to become floor Explainers
- Queens College, served as early college liaison to Queens School of Inquiry focusing on systemizing student data transfers, implementing college prep workshops, and creating sustainable protocols for the school
- Huntington Public Schools, Outreach Instructor doing NYS test prep science programs in high needs schools and working with ELL populations
- Girl Scouts USA, led the identification of STEM in the existing 'Journey' curriculum, and provided coaching to the council leaders to embed activities into their practices
- Coordinated/supported 25 GSUSA Troop Leaders participation in the First Lego League competition
- RC Diocese of Brooklyn, STEM Lab Designer - worked with 4 schools to update existing science labs to meet current students needs for workforce development, produced recommendations report
V.P. of Professional Development
New York Hall of Science
09.1996 - 04.2010
- Managed the outreach and in-house programs including in-service and pre-service teacher training programs, after-school and camp programs
- Doubled school outreach initiatives from 75 to 150 days per year
- Co-founder and Coordinator for the NYC Urban Advantage 8th grade Science Fair/Exit project initiative
- Supervised staff of 12, and maintained annual programming calendar
- Developed the science coaching program for NYC Archdiocese
- Wrote and designed curriculum for students, teachers and the public
- Taught workshops for students and teachers
- Designed and implemented programming for the general public
Education
Ph.D. - Teaching And Learning
PhD ABD incomplete Dissertation
Master of Science - Secondary Ed. Physics
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Data analysis
- Project management
- STEM education
- Professional development
- Student engagement
- Instructional coaching
- Strategic thinking
- Teaching strategies
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
2006 PASESetter Award recipient, Excellence in Afterschool school programming Partnership for After-school Education (PASE)
Presentations
Signorello, F.,( 2015-present) “What is the difference between STEM, STREAM, STEAM and Hands-on Learning?” Professional Development Keynote and workshops,, Brooklyn Diocese Queens Deanery #5 Signorello, F., Maldonado J. (2006 October) "You Need It, We’ve Got It: Providing Science Laboratories to Schools and Communities That Lack Them, Paper presented at the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) National Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Signorello F., et al (2003 March), Firsthand Learning: Inquiry in Your Classroom
Paper presented and the National Science Teachers Association conference
Philadelphia, PA
Signorello, F., Klinger D., (2001 March) The Virtual Visit Network
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Convention St. Louis, MS
Signorello, F., Chermayeff, J. et al (2001 May) Inside Out- Playground Science
A paper presented at the American Association of Museums (AAM) Conf., St. Louis, MS
Signorello, F. (1998 March) "Informal Educators Roundtable" with Robert Russell
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Convention, Boston, MA
Timeline
STEM Director - Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy
08.2015 - Current
Vice President, STEM specialist - PGFS Consultants
04.2010 - Current
V.P. of Professional Development - New York Hall of Science
09.1996 - 04.2010
New York University - Ph.D., Teaching And Learning
CUNY Queens College - Master of Science, Secondary Ed. Physics
SUNY At Stony Brook - Bachelor of Science, Physics
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