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Joseph Villani

Baldwin,NY

Summary

Dynamic GED Instructor with a proven track record at Hempstead Adult and Community Education, specializing in mathematics and adept in adult learning principles. Excelled in elevating student success rates through individualized support and cultural sensitivity. Skilled in test preparation and GED preparation, significantly boosting students' confidence and performance.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

GED Instructor

Hempstead Adult and Community Education
Hempstead, NY
02.1996 - Current

Prepare students for the state GED test in all four subject areas (mathematics, science, social studies, and rla, which is a combined English reading and writing exam) with a concentration in mathematics

Assessed student progress on a regular basis and provided feedback for improvement.

Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.

Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.

Instructed many students each year.

Attended conferences and workshops related to best practices in adult education.

Carpenter Supervisor

New York City Board of Education
New York, NY
10.1985 - Current

Responsible for maintaining New York City public schools as part of an in-house crew of tradespeople

Train new employees in the use of carpentry tools, methods, techniques, processes.

Review project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.

Purchase material for different jobs and maintain a stock of material for emergency work.

Supervise a work crew of up to twelve carpenters.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

CUNY, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
06-1990

Skills

  • Test preparation
  • Skills assessments
  • Adult learning principles
  • TABE testing
  • Individualized support
  • Classroom instruction
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • GED preparation

Accomplishments

  • Phi Beta Kappa member since 1990, Brooklyn College

Timeline

GED Instructor

Hempstead Adult and Community Education
02.1996 - Current

Carpenter Supervisor

New York City Board of Education
10.1985 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

CUNY, Brooklyn College
Joseph Villani