Greg Cazzola
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Highly effective veteran teacher with startup business experience eager to apply communication, organization, and management skills outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Lead professional development workshops for existing teachers.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
President/Co-Founder
Cohesion Education
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Hired and managed employees to write, film, and edit videos, and to build and maintain the website.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
Elementary School Teacher
Hardee County Schools
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario Canada05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario Canada04.2007
Diploma - Advertising
St. Clair College
Windsor, Ontario Canada04.2002
Skills
- Professional Development
- Relationship Building
- Technology Integration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Multitasking & Organization
- Project Management
- New Business Development
- New Customer Onboarding
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Timeline
President/Co-Founder
Cohesion Education
10.2016 - 05.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Hardee County Schools
07.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Diploma - Advertising
St. Clair College
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
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