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Giulia Cifone

Milton,NY

Summary

Dedicated educator recognized for inspiring students to become the leaders of tomorrow. Highly committed to nurturing the minds of young learners, by empowering students to not only reach, but surpass their learning targets. Passionate about immersing diversity within a student centered curriculum. Excels in cultivating the creativity and individuality of each and every student.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sixth Grade ELA Teacher

Highland School District
Highland, NY
02.2025 - Current
  • Blended cross-curricular subjects to better enhance the learning goals for my students during our novel study.
  • Designed lessons with the intent to foster the desire to learn.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary planning with colleagues to create more holistic, engaging learning experiences for students.
  • Encouraged independent thinking by providing opportunities for open-ended discussions on topics related to literature or writing assignments.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Hyde Park Central School District
Hyde Park, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Guided students through the writing process to publish their own creative writing of their choice.
  • Organized field trips related to course topics in order to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Established a positive learning environment by using various approaches such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and technology-based instruction.
  • Supported the implementation of Response to Intervention initiatives within the school district.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Middletown Enlarged City School District
Middletown, NY
10.2018 - 06.2023
  • Established a successful blended learning environment using various online platforms (Google Classroom, Screen Castify, Nearpod, Zoom, etc.) to meet the needs of virtual and in person students.
  • Administered social emotional learning through a student lead approach; Allowed scholars to teach an SEL topic of choice to the class and assesed themselves using the 4 point Marzano's Self-Assessment Rubric.
  • Differentiated lessons for intervention based on assessment data.
  • Crafted a yearbook for virtual students and in person students to collaborate and share end of the memories.

Third Grade Teacher

Kenneth Rutherford Elementary School
Monticello , NY
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Mastered the NWEA (MAP) testing and differentiated learning targets based on individualized student goals.
  • Prepared students for their first year taking NYS assessments.
  • Improved student growth by 32 percent, after being chosen to Pilot Mcgraw-Hill's Wonder Program for the rest of the school.
  • Committed to enriching the lives of students inside and outside of the classroom, by being on the KLR committee team and acting as the director of the cooking club.
  • Selected to have Governor Cuomo spend the afternoon in my classroom and was featured on the local news to celebrate the after school program expansion for high need school districts.

Second Grade Leave for NYS Teacher of the Year

Fostertown Elementary
Newburgh, NY
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with Dana McDonough (2016 TOY) to plan and promote student engagement.
  • Embedded the Leader in Me program within daily routines and lessons.
  • Synergized with the horizontal team to plan Leadership Day and crafted a song for my class to perform.
  • Immersed the local community into the classroom, by working with The Newburgh Free Library to set all students up with library cards.

NFA Varsity and JV Cheerleading Coach

Newburgh Enlarged City School District
Newburgh, NY
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Organized fundraisers to raise money for Nationals in Disney World.
  • Fostered a sense of community by attending multiple community service events.
  • Monitored the academic and athletic performance of student-athletes.

Kindergarten Leave Replacement

Fostertown Elementary School
Newburgh, NY
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Administered benchmark assessments and reported data using a school-wide spreadsheet to collaborate vertically (i.e. DIBEL's, Running Records, EOY assessments, etc.).
  • Delegated and coordinated school community activities (i.e. Kindergarten graduation, field day, fun day, Xavier's walk, 5th grade basketball vs. teachers).

Teacher's Assistant

Fostertown Elementary School
Newburgh, NY
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Worked one-on-one with a student who was having behavior and learning challenges in his classroom environment and attended annual review meeting to determine his needs.
  • Implemented individualized motivation charts, modified lessons, and recorded a journal of learning patterns.

Student Teacher

Cornwall Elementary School & Vails Gate Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Supported the cultural demands of ELL's by differentiating lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
  • Improved my own teaching pedagogy and collaborated with colleagues in "peer rounds" to reflect, create goals, and acquire new teaching strategies to improve personal practice.

Summer Camp/ After School Teacher

Rose Hill Manor Day School
Highland, NY
04.2013 - 10.2015
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children of various ages.
  • Designed my own curriculum for summer camp.

Education

Master of Science - Literacy Education (B-6) • State University of New York at New Paltz

2016

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (B-6) • University of New York at New Paltz

2015

Certification

NYS Professional Certification in Elementary Education (B-2)

NYS Professional Certification in Elementary Education (2-6)

NYS Professional Certification in Literacy (B-2)

NYS Professional Certification in Literacy (2-6)

Professional Advancement

Culturally Responsive Framework, Social Emotional Learning, Google Classroom, Blended Learning, NWEA (MAP Testing),The Leader in Me, iRead, iReady, Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), School Violence, Prevention, and Intervention Workshop, English Language Learners Workshop, CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Child Abuse.

Timeline

Sixth Grade ELA Teacher

Highland School District
02.2025 - Current

Fourth Grade Teacher

Hyde Park Central School District
09.2023 - 06.2024

Fifth Grade Teacher

Middletown Enlarged City School District
10.2018 - 06.2023

Third Grade Teacher

Kenneth Rutherford Elementary School
08.2017 - 10.2018

Second Grade Leave for NYS Teacher of the Year

Fostertown Elementary
10.2016 - 06.2017

NFA Varsity and JV Cheerleading Coach

Newburgh Enlarged City School District
08.2016 - 03.2017

Kindergarten Leave Replacement

Fostertown Elementary School
04.2016 - 06.2016

Teacher's Assistant

Fostertown Elementary School
11.2015 - 02.2016

Student Teacher

Cornwall Elementary School & Vails Gate Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015

Summer Camp/ After School Teacher

Rose Hill Manor Day School
04.2013 - 10.2015

Master of Science - Literacy Education (B-6) • State University of New York at New Paltz

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (B-6) • University of New York at New Paltz

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