Hi, I’m
Jaclyn Gatto
Teacher
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Passionate and driven Social Studies Teacher with 10 years of experience educating Middle School students. Looking to support the school's mission by creating a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment that compliments the diverse learning styles of all students and authentically engages them in learning that will allow them to reach their maximum potential.
Personal Website
https://sites.google.com/southingtonschools.org/jaclyngatto/home
Use the link above (copy/paste) to access a mini portfolio that showcases my work as a teacher. You will find tabs that include my instructional skills, recommendations and evaluations and feedback from both parents and students.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Joseph A. DePaoloSouthington, CT
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
2012 - Current (14 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Established and supported positive educational
environment for student learning. - Created learning activities that provided students
opportunities to observe, question and investigate
social studies topics. - Provided a variety of learning materials and
resources to differentiate and accommodate the
needs of all learners. - Met or exceeded course and student performance
goals every year.
Flanders Elementary SchoolSouthington, CT
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
2011 - 2012 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Planned and implemented lessons to meet national
standards. - Worked cooperatively with other teachers and
administrators to help students reach learning
objectives. - Conducted evaluations to measure progress of
students, providing guidance for areas requiring
improvement. - Communicated with parents, students, and faculty
to provide feedback and discuss instructional
strategies.
Skills
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Experience working with IEPs, 504 and students with intervention plans
Parent Square, PowerSchool Google Classroom, Canvas, Peardeck, Excel, Nearpod, EdPuzzle & Jamboard
Education
University of New HavenWest Haven, CT
Master of Science from Education
2008 - 2009 (1 education.year_Label)
University Overview
3.9 GPA - SUMMA CUM LAUDE
- Dean's List: All semesters
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT
Bachelor of Arts from Psychological Sciences
2005 - 2008 (3 education.years_Label)
University Overview
- Member of Psychology National Honor Society
- Study Abroad: Australia, 2006
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Joseph A. DePaolo
2012 - Current (14 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Flanders Elementary School
2011 - 2012 (1 education.year_Label)
University of New Haven
Master of Science from Education
2008 - 2009 (1 education.year_Label)
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychological Sciences
2005 - 2008 (3 education.years_Label)