Gwendolyn Zappa
Windsor,CO
Summary
Elementary certified teacher with over a decade of experience working in one of Pennsylvania's top ranked school districts
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Stewartsville El., Norwin Area School District
08.2013 - 08.2021
- Created and communicated clear learning objectives and targets to aide student progress and performance
- Taught differentiated instruction in math and science to diverse groups of learners in accordance with state curriculum standards
- Used feedback and assessment data to evaluate comprehension and class growth
- Maintained Google classrooms to foster individualized learning
- Implemented various pieces of technology into daily teaching, including the Promethean Board, Mimeo Teach, student iPads, and Google components
- Established and enforced classroom rules and procedures to provide a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Communicated daily with parents to inform them about daily concepts, achievements, and individual student progress
- Served as Union Building Representative
Instructional Aide
Norwin School District
01.2008 - 05.2013
- Co-taught and co-planned lessons in an inclusion setting
- Provided reading and math intervention support
- Adapted and modified lessons to meet student Individualized Education Plan goals and Specifically Designed Instruction plans
- Selected to teach students participating in the summer extended school year program
- Conducted a before school tutoring program at Norwin Middle School
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2007
Skills
- Technology experience
- Differentiates lessons
- STEM experience
- Collaborates with others
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication
Timeline
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Stewartsville El., Norwin Area School District
08.2013 - 08.2021
Instructional Aide
Norwin School District
01.2008 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
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