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Katherine Ricciardi
Elementary Education Teacher
Eau Claire,WI
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Summary
Wisconsin Licensed and encouraging Elementary School Teacher skilled in assignment supervision, test administration, and student support. Patient and resourceful educator with many years of comprehensive experience instructing students individually and in groups. Flexible and resourceful with expertise in promoting intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Commended for holding high expectations, as well as easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with the toughest students.
Overview
30
30
Years of teaching experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Years of professional experience
1
1
Year Wisconsin State Certified with License
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
09.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior using established protocols and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and adapt instruction as needed.
- Supported student learning by providing individualized attention and assistance.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding educational needs.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and student dynamics each day.
Middle School Fine Arts Teacher
McDonell Area Catholic Schools
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked with a wonderful staff creating a safe environment with a climate to learn for 5-8 different daily classes of 6th, 7th and 8th grade Art, 8th Grade Spanish, and General Music (who were learning with a base of a Classical Curriculum).
- Strove to help students develop a more positive growth mindset to succeed and explore their ability, and develop artistic, musical and global skills.
- Teaching the state objectives and attainments of the Diocese of La Crosse for students to grow in knowledge and use of technique within Art, to grow in awareness of global citizenship and how to be responsible within the world of technology, to experience music in a hands on and traditional/ classical way of knowledge of the staffs, using 3-5 different instruments, and growing in theory, as well as speaking and learning conversational skills in Spanish so as to connect with others if meeting someone, or ever lost in another Spanish speaking country.
- Worked with many students who had Individualized Programs and expectations for classes that I created alternative lesson plans for.
- Collaborating with other teachers in discussing modifications and accommodations for individual students so they could meet the objectives and attainments with scaffolding within the lessons.
Student Teaching for Special Education
GCU/ Holy Ghost Elementary School
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lesson plans and activities based on CBM Test Results.
- Orchestrated Testing materials to be in each classroom teacher's hands, and assisted the ease of on line testing with hands on support for testing days. Proctoring in separate environment for those who needed it.
- Collaborated with GE Teachers to create flexible groups based on test scores.
- Supported students with individualized learning strategies and resources.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educators regarding student progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques.
- Implemented classroom technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Mentored 3rd & 5th grade students, fostering their academic and social skills growth.
- Attended workshops and seminars to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
- Met regularly with academic advisors to ensure progress towards educational goals.
- Supported and assisted in classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment.
Reading Interventionist for Special Education Student Teaching Placement
St. Charles of Borremeo Elementary School
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Trained educators in foundational strategies for Mac use within Chippewa Falls Area School District.
- Reviewed and implemented educational plans for students entering 2024-2025 academic year.
- Developed tailored lesson plans for 3rd to 5th graders in individualized intervention programs.
- Assisted teachers in classrooms, providing direct support for lesson delivery as directed by ISP.
- Conducted biweekly assessments to identify students needing targeted support based on general education feedback.
- Led daily reading groups focusing on phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension using multisensory materials.
- Facilitated parent meetings to design individualized student programs involving staff, specialists, and families.
- Organized benchmark testing sessions while ensuring appropriate accommodations for students needing extra time.
First & Second Grade Inclusive Classroom Educator
Thorp Catholic School
Thorp, Wisconsin
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed lesson plans for the previous educator, while developing engaging new ones for first and second grades. (Transitioned into doing all.)
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching methods and share best practices.
- Created and implemented full lessons, striving to meet state and diocesan standards.
- Collaborated with administration and other teachers to address behavioral and educational individual needs of students to improve classroom environment.
- Participated in all diocesan and school meetings, listening to needs, and struggles and responding professionally and jubilantly.
- Created and implemented behavioral motivating strategies to empower students to want to improve and move to a more positive growth mindset.
- Set up and collaborated for Parent Teacher Conferences for March and April 2024 for all students.
- Growth in use of technology (SMART board, and Chrome Books, Rocket Math, and EPIC) and in working within small community life (helping sustain community connections through reading programs and promoting businesses through green house and farm life).
- Built trusting relationships with students and faculty.
- Built stamina in time for students to independently read and to independently write.
- Increased fact fluency with help of technology. (Student scores significantly improved from January to April!)
Student Teacher
GCU/ Eau Claire Public Schools
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Increased student learning opportunities for safety, responsibility, and respect encouraging students to become the best version of themselves.
- Created and implemented lessons for students in various age groups and ability levels aligned with state standards.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Differentiated material in the classroom to fit all learners to the best of my ability.
- Created common experiences for all students to share general background knowledge.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars related to education and teaching methods.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and field trips.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Worked with classrooms, small groups, and individuals teaching in a variety of settings, and with various technological materials from SMART boards, to projectors, iPads to Chromebooks, and white boards to pen and paper.
- Reduced the student to teacher ratio.
- Improved student ability to practice academic skills individually: listening to them read, reading aloud, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, mathematics, character development and writing.
- Participated in all school meetings, leadership meetings, and IEP meetings with co-operating teachers.
- Read the current material that was being discussed by the buildings, and staff.
- Participated in group discussions.
Special Education Assistant
Lakeshore Elementary School
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated, and assisted multiple teachers in educating students with individualized plans.
- Trained and Licensed as an SEA: NCI, UFLI (phonics), and was trained in giving benchmark (STAR) tests unbiasedly.
- Supported students with disabilities during classroom activities and transitions.
- Developed skills and techniques for working with students who struggle with following directions, following plans other than their own and non-verbal students.
- Supervised, and worked with students on multiple levels going multiple directions with diversified learning styles and approaches.
- Collaborated with therapists to reinforce therapeutic techniques throughout the school day.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement for appropriate actions.
- Taught and covered classrooms while teachers, and other staff took breaks or attended to other needs of the students in crisis.
- Maintained the safety of all students at all times upholding inclusive classroom environment practices.
- Documented & helped students self-regulate to de-escalate through the zones of regulation with visuals, and calming techniques.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
Substitute Teacher
Regis School System
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked in multiple buildings with different educators in many different classes and with many ages.
- Taught the class as suggested by the instructor to the best of my ability.
- Enjoyed following lesson plans and was flexible with learning opportunities and schedules when other things became prioritized.
- Showed up to work promptly and gave the class my all.
- Often worked through lunches, and graded papers for the teachers.
- I often cleaned and stayed at the end of the day for meetings and other community centered events when invited.
Homeschool Educator
Our Lady of Guadalupe Homeschool
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Every year, my husband and I evaluated what we thought the best way would be for each individual child’s educational growth.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Throughout the years, collaborated in co-ops that were Catholic and some mixed with Protestants.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities across various subjects and grade levels: Princess Preschool, or Little Saints Preschool that mixed a classical learning environment of virtue/Scripture/ Saint, with a story, a poem, a finger play, a number, a color, learning games, and movement activities.
- Coordinated field trips and extracurricular activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Organized educational materials and resources for streamlined access and use.
- I led the children’s church choir and communicated regularly with families, and staff to discuss student performance and prepare for events.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities such as reading current literature on best practices in homeschool education and attending conferences.
- We hosted a myriad of different types of 'Nativity' and 'Living Stations' plays.
- Collaborated with other home educators to develop engaging curricula that met state standards.
- Assessed student progress through regular testing and observation.
- Oversaw yearly budget to effectively purchase needed supplies, resources and memberships for children's educational needs.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher
White Pines Academy
Lemont, USA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Taught using inclusive practices for Kindergarten and 1st grade to students with diverse backgrounds.
- Implemented the curriculum, and helped with all testing and differentiated with students as needed.
- Taught Spanish to the whole school: K-8.
- The curriculum was such that I provided art and physical education.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student performance through various methods to inform instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education (K-12)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 11.2021 - 10.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Franciscan University
Steubenville, OH 08.1993 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Franciscan University
Steubenville, OH 07.1993 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
River Forest, IL 08.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent engagement
- Flexible teaching strategies
- Behavioral motivation techniques
- Professional development participation
- Inquiry-based learning
- Individualized education plans
- Reporting and documentation
- Smart board proficiency
- Formative assessments and standards-based grading
- Lesson delivery
- Community involvement
- Student-centered learning
- Social-emotional learning training
- Instructional best practices
- Team building and collaboration
- Family involvement strategies
- Feedback implementation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2025 - Current
Middle School Fine Arts Teacher
McDonell Area Catholic Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
Student Teaching for Special Education
GCU/ Holy Ghost Elementary School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Reading Interventionist for Special Education Student Teaching Placement
St. Charles of Borremeo Elementary School
06.2024 - 07.2024
First & Second Grade Inclusive Classroom Educator
Thorp Catholic School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
GCU/ Eau Claire Public Schools
08.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Assistant
Lakeshore Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education (K-12)
Grand Canyon University
11.2021 - 10.2024
Substitute Teacher
Regis School System
01.2018 - 01.2022
Homeschool Educator
Our Lady of Guadalupe Homeschool
01.1999 - 01.2018
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher
White Pines Academy
01.1996 - 01.1997
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Franciscan University
08.1993 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Franciscan University
07.1993 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
08.1989 - 05.1993