Josephine Vassallo
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Kind and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher with 17 years of experience; providing a safe, and nurturing environment in which students can meet their goals. Committed to comprehensive student growth and development while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Oriented team player with strong organizational skills with aptitude for developing lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint James School
08.2006 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Head Preschool Teacher
Town Of Wethersfield, Connecticut
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for early childhood development.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum, addressing the diverse needs of individual students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication lines to address concerns and provide progress updates.
- Designed creative learning centers that fostered independent exploration and problem-solving skills in students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences for actions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and achievements for administrative purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Phycology in The Conscious of The Child
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.1992
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Smart Classroom
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Early Reading
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student Assessment
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Management
- Parent Communication
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Classroom Organization
- Professional Development
- Coordinating With Teachers and Specialists
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Computer Proficiency
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Experience With Diverse Student Populations
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
Reading, gardening, travel, and cooking.
I enjoy gardening and traveling during the summer months. Cooking and reading throughout the year.
Languages
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint James School
08.2006 - Current
Head Preschool Teacher
Town Of Wethersfield, Connecticut
09.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Phycology in The Conscious of The Child
University of Saint Joseph
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