Lisa Giacobello
Wantagh
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs. Utilizes strong classroom management techniques to maintain orderly and conducive learning environment. Knowledge of fostering student engagement and adapting teaching strategies to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Wantagh School District | Scope Education Services
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitates inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage young learners to ask questions, explore, and develop problem-solving skills
- Develops and implements theme-based lesson plans incorporating early childhood mathematics, language development, social studies, and science to support foundational learning
- Utilizes explicit phonics instruction, scaffolding, and continuous progress monitoring to support early readers in developing foundational literacy skills
- Developed individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with colleges to address diverse student needs and promote positive classroom interactions
- Creates a play-based, developmentally appropriate classroom that fosters cognitive growth, social-emotional development, creativity, and collaboration
- Establishes a positive and nurturing classroom environment by setting clear behavior expectations and providing constructive feedback
- Collaborates with fellow teachers to ensure a cohesive and communicative team approach to early childhood education
- Observes and assesses student progress using informal assessments, adjusting instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Kiddie Junction Preschool and Camp
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed and facilitated hands-on STEM/STEAM activities that promote curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in young learners
- Introduced early literacy skills through the FUNdations Pre-K program, focusing on letter recognition, letter-sound associations, and alphabetical order using multisensory techniques
- Partnered with colleagues and service providers to discuss student progress, strengths, and areas for growth, ensuring a collaborative approach to early learning
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to support individual and classroom behavior management in a nurturing environment
- Differentiated instruction using whole group and small group strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of young students
- Attended and actively participated in CSE/CPSE meetings while collaborating with early intervention teachers to support students' academic, social, and behavioral development
- Designed engaging activities that develop gross motor skills, such as obstacle courses, dance, and outdoor play, to enhance coordination and physical development
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Harbor Daycare
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Led play-based lessons and hands-on activities to build foundational skills in language arts, social studies, math, and science for young learners
- Fostered language development through engaging read-alouds, storytelling, and interactive discussions
- Integrated explicit vocabulary instruction into hands-on, play-based activities to enhance language acquisition and reinforce academic concepts
- Partnered with a teaching assistant in a co-teaching model, utilizing station teaching to deliver differentiated small group and center-based instruction, ensuring targeted support for student learning
- Applied Responsive Classroom techniques, including morning meetings and interactive modeling, to support social-emotional development
General Education Teacher, Kindergarten
South Shore Day School and Camp
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Implemented ongoing assessments and progress monitoring to identify student needs and adjust interventions for targeted support
- Delivered explicit literacy instruction targeting phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension while engaging students in phonological awareness activities like rhyming, segmentation, and blending
- Integrated hands-on learning centers in math, science, social studies, reading, and writing to create a child-centered, interactive curriculum
- Differentiated instruction using cooperative learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans that supported the physical, emotional, social, and academic growth of kindergarten students
- Created interactive math activities with manipulatives, games, and real-world applications to build number sense, counting, and problem-solving skills
- Established a positive behavior management plan that fostered student responsibility, problem-solving skills, and accountability
- Fostered strong connections with students and families by maintaining open communication and using restorative practices to promote positive behavior and conflict resolution
- Conducted developmentally appropriate social studies lessons that introduced concepts of self, family, and community, fostering cultural awareness and identity in young learners
Music Leave Replacement Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 5
Bethpage Union Free School District
- Constructed and implemented engaging music lessons that introduced students to rhythm, melody, harmony, and basic music notation
- Delivered engaging, age-appropriate music lessons on rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and tempo through interactive activities and hands-on exploration
General Education Leave Replacement Teacher, Grade 3
Bethpage Union Free School District
- Designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans in ELA, math, science, and social studies to meet the diverse learning needs of third-grade students
- Integrated literacy instruction with guided reading, writing workshops, and phonics-based strategies to strengthen reading comprehension and fluency
Science General Education Leave Replacement Teacher, Grade 7
Bethpage Union Free School District
- Designed hands-on laboratory experiments and STEM activities to enhance student understanding of key scientific concepts, including life, physical, and earth sciences
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to align science instruction with interdisciplinary projects and cross-curricular connections
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, NYBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, NYSkills
- Early Literacy & Phonemic Awareness
- Classroom Management
- Play-Based & Inquiry-Based Learning
- Standards-Based Lesson Planning
- Positive Behavior Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Early Math Development
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Early Literacy Instruction & Development
- Individualized Learning Plans
Certification
New York State Permanent Certification, PreK-6
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Event Chairperson/Member, Wantagh Elementary PTA
- Facilitator, Bethpage SD-AIS Math After-School Program
Leave Replacement Experience
- Music Leave Replacement Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 5, Bethpage Union Free School District | Charles Champagne Elementary School, Bethpage, NY, Constructed and implemented engaging music lessons that introduced students to rhythm, melody, harmony, and basic music notation, Delivered engaging, age-appropriate music lessons on rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and tempo through interactive activities and hands-on exploration
- General Education Leave Replacement Teacher, Grade 3, Bethpage Union Free School District | Central Boulevard Elementary, Bethpage, NY, Designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans in ELA, math, science, and social studies to meet the diverse learning needs of third-grade students, Integrated literacy instruction with guided reading, writing workshops, and phonics-based strategies to strengthen reading comprehension and fluency
- Science General Education Leave Replacement Teacher, Grade 7, Bethpage Union Free School District | John F. Kennedy Middle School, Bethpage, NY, Designed hands-on laboratory experiments and STEM activities to enhance student understanding of key scientific concepts, including life, physical, and earth sciences, Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to align science instruction with interdisciplinary projects and cross-curricular connections
Professional Development
- AI in Early Childhood Supporting (not replacing) the Human Touch
- Creating Empathetic and Inclusive Spaces where Every Child Belongs
- Align Literacy Efforts from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Engaging Early Educators in Conversation
- Engaging Families for Student Success
- Balancing Required Curricula with Fun Activities to Engage Early Learners
Timeline
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Wantagh School District | Scope Education Services
09.2022 - Current
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Kiddie Junction Preschool and Camp
09.2020 - 06.2022
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Harbor Daycare
09.2019 - 06.2020
General Education Teacher, Kindergarten
South Shore Day School and Camp
09.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
Music Leave Replacement Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 5
Bethpage Union Free School District
General Education Leave Replacement Teacher, Grade 3
Bethpage Union Free School District
Science General Education Leave Replacement Teacher, Grade 7
Bethpage Union Free School District
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
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