Kevin Pollicino

Dedicated and dynamic educator with experience teaching Spanish, ESL, and career readiness across high school and adult education settings. Holds multiple Connecticut teaching certifications, including Spanish (7–12), World Language, and Adult Education. Proven track record of designing culturally relevant curriculum, fostering language-rich classrooms, and integrating technology for student success. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and student-centered instruction that builds engagement, equity, and community in diverse learning environments.

I believe that all students deserve access to inclusive, empowering, and culturally responsive education. My teaching is rooted in building strong relationships, designing meaningful learning experiences, and meeting each student where they are. I strive to create language-rich classrooms where students are encouraged to take risks, express themselves authentically, and develop lifelong communication skills. Whether I'm teaching a world language, ESL, or career-focused content, I aim to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and real-world connections that prepare students for success beyond the classroom.

• 010: Business Education, Connecticut State Department of Education
• 023: Spanish (7-12), Connecticut State Department of Education
• 029: Mathematics, Connecticut State Department of Education
• 088: Teaching Non-English Speaking Adults, Connecticut State Department of Education
• 101: World Language Instructor - Elementary, Connecticut State Department of Education
• 107: External Diploma Program Instructor, Connecticut State Department of Education
• 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK-12, Connecticut State Department of Education, Soon

• Creating Chat Mats, Presenter, Hamden High School World Language Department, 04/03/25
• NEASC Steering Committee, Presenter, 2025-2026
• Staff Shout-outs, Frequently recognized in staff shout-outs for instructional leadership and collaboration.

• Recognized in multiple Hamden High School staff newsletters for leadership in planning events, building student relationships, and going above and beyond as a new educator., Fall 2024-Spring 2025
• Hispanic Heritage Month Leadership - Co-led and organized schoolwide celebration events.
• Instructional Praise - Highlighted in classroom observation feedback for culturally relevant lessons, classroom engagement, and use of the target language.
• PBIS Team Member - Helped lead schoolwide initiatives to support student morale and achievement.
• Shout-outs for School Spirit & Events - Recognized for contributions to community-building and after-school programs.

• Google Classroom
• Canvas
• Blackboard
• Extempore
• Burlington English

• CT COLT (Connecticut Council of Language Teachers), 2023, 2024
• NECTFL (Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), 2025

• Developed original syllabi and full course curricula for high school and adult education programs.
• Co-designed district-approved World Language rubrics at Hamden High School.
• Committed to inclusive, student-centered instruction.