Gloria Piazza
Teacher
Rome,NY
Summary
Teacher with an engaging personality and enthusiasm for promoting hands-on differentiating learning with children. Organized teaching professional with more than 20 years of instructing expertise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Clinton Central Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Long Term Substitute AIS/RTI Teacher Grades K-5
Clinton Central School District
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked with tier 2 and 3 RTI students for ELA and Math. Also completed paperwork that is required by district policy.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
5th Grade Special Education Teacher
Herkimer Central School Dist
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Taught and utilized technology that improved lessons using the SAMR method.
Long-Term 3rd Grade Teacher
Clinton Elementary School
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Taught necessary technology in person before the shutdown. Then used it to deliver instruction for the completion of the school year.
Special Education Teacher
Sunbelt Staffing/Richmond County
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Partnered with standard education teachers from Math and ELA departments
Special Education Teacher/Reading Teacher
Oneida City School District
09.2004 - 08.2019
- September 2004-June 2011 Special Education Teacher & Reading teacher for K-6
- September 2011-June 2014 Special Education Teacher & Reading teacher for grade 6 at Middle School
- September 2014-Present Created 12:1:1 Self-Contained Special Education class-I was the student's primary teacher for the 4 core subjects.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Implemented and taught a life skills program
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
Summer Camp Director
Camp Nazareth
06.2008 - 08.2015
- Recruited, trained and managed team of instructors
- Selected, ordered and implemented curricula to meet specific camp objectives
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety
- Planned activities and made schedules for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions to ensure on-time arrival for around 100 campers per week
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And Literacy
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY 05.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Grades 7-9 English Extention
SUNY College At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 08.2000 - 05.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 08.1998 - 05.2000
Skills
Special education
Inclusive teaching
Formative assessment
Technology integration
Flipped classroom
Online learning platforms
Learning disability support
Classroom technology
Student-centered learning
Differentiated instruction
Certification
Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, Pre K-6
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Clinton Central Schools
09.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute AIS/RTI Teacher Grades K-5
Clinton Central School District
03.2022 - 06.2022
5th Grade Special Education Teacher
Herkimer Central School Dist
09.2020 - 02.2022
Long-Term 3rd Grade Teacher
Clinton Elementary School
03.2020 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Sunbelt Staffing/Richmond County
08.2019 - 02.2020
Orton Gillingham Certified
05-2019
Summer Camp Director
Camp Nazareth
06.2008 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher/Reading Teacher
Oneida City School District
09.2004 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Special Education And Literacy
SUNY At Albany
05.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Grades 7-9 English Extention
SUNY College At Fredonia
08.2000 - 05.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Mohawk Valley Community College
08.1998 - 05.2000
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