Gerald Cappello
Buffalo,NY
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Tapestry Charter High School
08.2023 - Current
- Taught Global History and Geography 9
- Responsible for creating lesson plans and assessments that adhered to NYS Regents Standards and Exams
- Worked one on one with other Teachers in PLC's to collaborate on how to construct lesson plans, assessments and activities
- Collaborated with teaching team to collect and analyze student data in order to create tutorials for low scoring students, enrichment projects for high achieving students, and daily lessons for all students
- Created lesson plans that adhered to all students learning styles while taking into account select students 504’s and IEP’s
- Worked one on one with students in order to help each student reach and exceed expectations put forth by themselves and the district
- Varsity Football Offensive and Defensive Line Coach.
Teacher/Coach
Olathe West High School
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Taught US History and World History (11th and 9th Grade)
- Responsible for creating lesson plans and assessments that adhered to State standards
- Worked one on one with other Teachers in my PLC to collaborate on how to construct our lesson plans, assessments and activities
- Collaborated with teaching team to collect and analyze student data in order to create tutorials for low scoring students, enrichment projects for high achieving students, and daily lessons for all students
- Created lesson plans that adhered to all students learning styles while taking into account select students 504’s and IEP’s
- Worked one on one with students and sometimes parents in order to help each student reach and exceed the expectations put forth by themselves and the district
- Offensive and Defensive line coach for freshman football team
- Head C Team Baseball Coach.
Teacher
North Kansas City High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught US History and World History (11th and 9th Grade)
- Responsible for creating lesson plans and assessments that adhered to State standards
- Worked one on one with other Teachers in PLC's to collaborate on how to construct lesson plans, assessments and activities
- Collaborated with teaching team to collect and analyze student data in order to create tutorials for low scoring students, enrichment projects for high achieving students, and daily lessons for all students
- Created lesson plans that adhered to all students learning styles while taking into account select students 504’s and IEP’s
- Worked one on one with students and sometimes parents in order to help each student reach and exceed expectations put forth by themselves and the district.
Teacher Assistant
Parkway South High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided instructional and emotional support to students in need
- Ran In School Suspension
- Coordinated with teachers to make sure their students didn’t fall behind when they were out of their classroom
- Helped students with College applications and setup college visits
- Collected and organized student data to assist Administration team in recognizing student needs and placements.
Teacher/Coach
Woodstock High School
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught Government and World History (12th and 10th Grade)
- Responsible for creating lesson plans and assessments that adhered to State standards
- Worked one on one with other Teachers in PLC's to collaborate on how to construct lesson plans, assessments and activities
- Collaborated with teaching team to collect and analyze student data in order to create tutorials for low scoring students, enrichment projects for high achieving students, and daily lessons for all students
- Created lesson plans that adhered to all students learning styles while taking into account select students 504’s and IEP’s
- Worked one on one with students and sometimes parents in order to help each student reach and exceed expectations put forth by themselves and the district
- Head JV Baseball Coach.
Teacher/Assistant Baseball and Football Coach
Lake Travis High School
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Taught Government and AP Geography
- (12th and 9th Grade)
- Created exhaustive, in-class, student resources and common assessments to complement state and district objectives
- Collaborated with teaching team to collect and analyze student data in order to create tutorials for low scoring students, enrichment projects for high achieving students, and daily lessons for all students
- Worked one on one with students and sometimes parents in order to help each student reach and exceed expectations put forth by themselves and the district
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for entire Baseball Program.
Education
Political Science -
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Science - History
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2006
Secondary Social Studies Education
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2015
Master of Science - Learning And Instruction
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2023
Skills
- Active Engagement
- Project Based Learning
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Google Classroom
- Coaching experience
- Athletic Training and Motivation
- Technology Integration
- Physical Conditioning
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Needs Assessments
- Relationship Building
Related Experience
- Amherst Central High School, Buffalo, NY, Head JV Football Coach/Long-term Social Studies Sub (AP Euro/Global 2), 2022/23, Took over in April 2023. Responsible for preparing students for both the Regents and AP exams. All lessons and activities were my own.
- Francis Howell/Clayton/Webster Groves/Kirkwood, Saint Louis, MO, Substitute, 2017-2018, My responsibility is to maintain a safe and productive learning environment while carrying out the regular teacher’s lesson plan.
- Lake Travis ISD, Austin, TX, Substitute, 2008-2009, My responsibility is to maintain a safe and productive learning environment while carrying out the regular teacher’s lesson plan.
- Eanes ISD, Austin, TX, Substitute, 2008-2009, My responsibility is to maintain a safe and productive learning environment while carrying out the regular teacher’s lesson plan.
- Austin ISD, Austin, TX, Substitute, 2007-2008, My responsibility is to maintain a safe and productive learning environment while carrying out the regular teacher’s lesson plan.
Publications And Accolades
- Published Author in Content Area Reading: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum; 12th Edition (Word Sorts Lesson Plan)
- Video of Lesson Plan teaching the Continental Congress and compromises used to improve on Articles of Confederation used as teaching example for UNC Charlotte Secondary Social Studies Classes
- Social Studies Research and Practice: Strange Fruit: the power of a protest song NCSS trade book investigation
Content Exams
- Praxis Social Studies Content Knowledge, 164-200
- Praxis PLT, 174-200
- GACE World History, 272-300 (Professional Level)
- GACE American History, 257-300 (Professional Level)
- GACE Political Science, 259-300 (Professional Level)
- GACE Criminal Justice, 254-300 (Professional Level)
- NYSTCE Social Studies Content, 547
Relevant Certifications
- Texas Teacher Certified Social Studies 7-12
- North Carolina Teacher Certified Political Science, Econ, World and US History 6-12
- Missouri Teacher Certified Social Studies 5-12
- Georgia Teacher Certified 6-12 History, Econ, Government and Social Studies
- New York Teacher Certified 7-12, Social Studies, Professional
- Sports Performance Training Certified; Certifications is Rehabilitation, Corrective Stretching, Corrective Exercise and Adolescent Development
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Tapestry Charter High School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher/Coach
Olathe West High School
08.2020 - 11.2021
Teacher
North Kansas City High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher Assistant
Parkway South High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Teacher/Coach
Woodstock High School
07.2016 - 05.2017
Teacher/Assistant Baseball and Football Coach
Lake Travis High School
12.2010 - 05.2012
Political Science -
Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Science - History
SUNY Brockport
Secondary Social Studies Education
UNC Charlotte
Master of Science - Learning And Instruction
University At Buffalo
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