Gina Marie Pecchinenda
Kapolei
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Services Coordinator (SSC)
Board Of Education
07.2023 - Current
- Possesses knowledge of IDEA procedures and compliance as well as Hawaii state special education law
- Coordinating Evaluations & Services
- Ensures appropriate diagnostic assessments are completed, and all evaluation data is collected and appropriately entered into eCSSS (student support information system)
- Interprets achievement test data and integrates it with the evaluation results of other disciplines to identify pre-academic and/or academic skills and challenges of students
- Reports the evaluation results, integrated with classroom functions to determine the child's learning strengths and challenges and kinds/types (duration and frequency) of educational, social, and emotional support services required, including special education and related services for students who require them
- Participates in evaluation meetings and provides an interpretation of evaluation results to a counselor, teachers, and other school personnel
- Facilitates initial evaluation meetings with support from the administration
- Provides consultative services to counselors, teachers, and other school personnel in screening methods and early identification of children with special needs
- Monitors students with identified needs by completing appropriate paperwork and meets all timelines (federal, state, district).
- Collaborated with faculty members on curriculum development, incorporating best practices in pedagogy to improve course effectiveness.
5th grade special education teacher
Hookele Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
7th-8th grade teacher
The Summit School
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Created a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum for seventh and eighth-grade students with a variety of abilities
- Facilitated meaningful and engaging learning experiences on a daily basis
- Differentiated and scaffolded curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Established and shared classroom rules to ensure everyone's safety and happiness
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
CUNY Hunter College
05.2020
Bachelor of Sociology -
CUNY Queens College
05.2018
Skills
- Strong Organization
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentation Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Clerical Support
- Social Perceptiveness
- Supervision and leadership
References
- Bryan Rankie, Principal of Hookele Elementary School, Bryan_rankie@hookele.k12.hi.us, (808)-221-2014
- Karen Frigenti, Principal of Summit School, kfrigenti@summitqueens.com, (718) 969-3944
- Kristina MacCrory, Financial Advisor, kmaccrory8212@icloud.com (718)-406-6696
Timeline
Student Services Coordinator (SSC)
Board Of Education
07.2023 - Current
5th grade special education teacher
Hookele Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023
7th-8th grade teacher
The Summit School
09.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Sociology -
CUNY Queens College
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