Josephine Grimaldi

Experienced in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to various learning styles. Leveraging interactive teaching methods to engage students and facilitate language acquisition. Background in teaching Advanced Placement Spanish language and literature, with a solid foundation in language instruction and curriculum development. Successfully implementing innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Demonstrating effective classroom management and communication skills.

• American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
• Arba Sicula
• Italian American Foundation
• New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers

• The University of the State of New York The State Education Department Public School Teacher Certification Permanent February 2, 1999
• Provisional Renewal September 1, 1995
• Provisional September 1, 1973
• Iona College New Rochelle, New York New York State Certification Course On Child Abuse Identification and Reporting June 30, 1994

• Chairperson, Selection Committee for Dean of Academic Services April 2007
• Coordinated and Supervised AP Course Audit Process 2006-2007
• European Trip Co-Coordinator / Chaperone Spain, England March 14-22, 2008
• Italy April 2007
• Spain April 2006
• Reader for AP Spanish Language Examination Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas June 12 - 19, 2004
• Selection Committee for Dean of Academic Services March 2003
• Curriculum Coordinator, AP/Honor Program 2001 - Present
• Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Capítulo Dulcinea Founder/Chapter Sponsor 1995 - Present
• Mentoring Program Faculty Liaison 2000 - 2003
• La Sociedad Latina Co-Moderator 1997 - 2005
• La Sociedad Latina Annual Show 1998 - 2003
• Conflict Mediation Faculty Advisor 1996- 2003
• National Spanish Examination School Coordinator 1997 - Present
• March 2003, 2004, 2005,2007
• Proctor, Fordham Prep March 2001
• Faculty Mentor 2000 - 2001,1994 - 1998
• Martel Essay Contest 1998 - Present
• Manhattan College Spanish Scholarship Competitions 1998 - Present
• Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at F.I.T. and lunch at Spanish Restaurant (Olé) November 22, 1994

• In Service HSLC/Mandated Reporter on Line Training, September 3, 2024 -
• Jackson Lewis, Maintaining an Harassment Free Work Place In 2022 and Beyond Richard Landau, SCA Attorney, September 4, 2024
• Jackson Lewis, Maintaining an Harassment Free Work Place In 2022 and Beyond Richard Landau, SCA Attorney, September 5, 2023
• AP Teacher Week, Using AP Classroom resources, College Board, Fall updates, 2023-2024
• Key updates, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Chad Hoge, Senior Director, AP Instruction
• Providing instructional Support: AP Daily, Topic Questions and Progress Checks, Wednesday,August, 2, 2023, Claire Lorenz, Senior Director
• In this AP Teacher Week session for teachers of AP world language and culture courses, learn how AP Classroom resources can provide teaching and learning support throughout the school year. You'll find out when and how to make the best use of AP Daily videos, Topic Questions, and Progress Checks - all of which can help bolster student learning and help teachers check for understanding at various points during the course.
• Question bank: The Right Question at The Right Time, Thursday, August, 3
• Interpreting student data: What's Next, Friday, August 4, 2023
• College Board, AP Fall Update 2022, October 6, 2022 Town Hall, Trevor Packer AP Spanish Literature and Culture 2022 Exam Results and Planning 2022-202, Nereida Segura Rico, Iona College
• The New York State Seal of Biliteracy, NYS/NYC RBERN, Diane Howitt, Executive Director, 12/1/22
• Archdiocese of New York, Catechetical Office, Sr. Nancy Duran Methodology, August 9, 2022 August 16, 2022 August 23, 2022 August 30, 2022 September 6, 2000
• Virtual Tour of the Metropolitan, Goya Exhibit The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the AATSP Metro New York Chapter Francisco Garcia-Quezada Time: March 20th, 2021 at 10:00am EST. Miguel Arisa
• AP Classroom, Planning and Formative Assessment, Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
• Date: December 10, 2020 Time: 10:00am M. McGrew
• 2020 AP Exam Day Updates for World Language and Culture Teachers Date: 04/30/2020 Time: 05:30 PM EDT
• 2020 AP Exam Updates for World Language and Culture Teachers Date: 04/16/2020
• Time: 05:30 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour
• New Information About 2020 AP Exams Webinar Trevor packer
• Pre-Ap Setting the Cornerstone for AP Vertical Teams NYC AP Initiative Carol Haley Fordham Prep Mangione March 15-16, 2010 February 4-5, 2010
• Summer Seminar for Secondary School Educators Teaching with the Adolescent Brain in Mind Br. Robert Bimonte, NCEA Integrating Educational tecnology: Living in a 2.0 World William Clifford, Diocese of Brooklyn Creating a Classroom that Works Br. Robert Bimonte, NCEA September 1, 2009
• Edline Melissa Bullock June 2009
• Word 2007 Linda Cristiano October 22, 2009
• Learning Communities Lorraine Ozar, PHD St. Catharine Academy June 2-3, 2008
• Varried Assessments Melissa Bullock March 5, 2008
• Teaching Stategies Genie Angelis, Carmela Melucci April 9,2008
• Curriculum Map and Exam Review February 20 & 27, 2008
• MSEA Conference XXVI Mercy Millennial Best Practices for a New Generation of Learners Sheraton, New Jersey The Evolving Shape of High School Steve Phelps and Lorraine Ozar Teaching and Learning for a Dynamic World Keynote Presentation
• Teacher Collaboration for Increased Learning Genie Angelis Using Data to Shape Instruction Christine Melone iPod in the World Language Classroom Teresa Sengal Professional Development Tied to Student Learning Mary Ann Steutermann October 26, 2007
• Understanding by Design. Roseanne Riolo January 16, 2007
• College Board AP Central Archived Event: Ap Course Audit Web Site Demonstration (December 14, 2006) January 2, 2007
• Collegeboard AP Central The AP Course Audit Process Sue Landers October 26, 2006
• Virtus Online The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. Training Bulletins 16 Featured/16 Read March 6, 2005 to June 8, 2006
• College of Mount Saint Vincent Riverdale, New York New Directions in Foreign Language Teaching: a one-day workshop for high school teachers of French, Italian and Spanish March 11, 2005
• The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. St. Catharine Academy Bronx, NY Protecting God’s children for Adults Instructor -led Training November 24, 2004
• Manhattan College Riverdale, New York ED 625, Advanced Placement Spanish Literature August 2-6, 2004
• NYSAFLT Annual Meeting
• Nevele Grand October 13, 2002
• Our Lady of Victory Dobbsferry, NY Joint faculty inservice (OLV/SCA) Let’s Add Technology to the Mix Virginia Savarese January 29, 2002
• NYS Association of Foreign Language Teachers Anual Conference Ellenville, NY The Crystal Ball-The Present and Future of Foreign Language LOTE Means Business Technology Integration in the LOTE Classroom October 13, 2001
• Advanced Placement Spanish Reading 2004 El Paso, Texas Examen de Literatura Joseph Chrzanowski, California State University June 17, 2004
• Los recursos de la poesía Ana Colbert, Milton Academy June 15, 2004
• La creatividad en la clase de lengua Patricia Kule, Fountain Valley School of Colorado June 13, 2004
• Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, New York NYSAFLT & WAFLLE REGIONAL CONFERENCE Westchester/Putnam Regional Conference New Regents (some changes effective June 2003) Internet Based Learning Las Mujeres de Picasso April 21, 2001
• Manhattan College Riverdale, New York AP Spanish Literature Workshop April 8, 2000
• Montclair University Montclair, New Jersey AP Spanish Language Workshop April 25, 1998
• La Salle University Philadelphia, PA. 797 Spanish for Teachers of Advanced Placement July 27-31, 1998
• St. Catharine Academy Cooperative Discipline Training March 25, 1998
• Our Lady of Victory Dobbsferry, NY Interdisciplinary Approach to Writing November 10, 1997
• NYSAFLT Anual Meeting Kiamesha Lake, NY Identifying Native Track Students and Targeting Their Needs The Spanish AP Exam: Hints and Help October 18, 1997
• NYSAFLT Anual Meeting Kiamesha Lake, NY Portfolios Journey from Hispanic Past to Present Puerto Rico Se Canta Español October 4-5, 1996
• St. Barnabas HS Bronx, NY Workshop on New Catechism November 27, 1995
• St. Catharine Academy OSHA Training Guidance Presentation - Self-esteem October 31, 1995
• Our Lady of Mercy Syosset, NY Multiculturalism and Mercy October 25, 1995
• CCD Teacher Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Pelham Manor, New York St. Peter and Paul Church Brookeville, New York 1980-1982
• Girl Scouts of America Colonial School Pelham, New York Troop Leader Cantiague School Jericho, New York Troop Leader 1982-1986
• Private Tutoring Language Literature 1970 - 2000
• Iona College New Rochelle, New York Language Lab Instructor Spanish, Italian, French 1972-1973