Lisa R. Guastadisegni
Teacher
Canandaigua,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, adept in curriculum development and fostering student-centered learning environments. Excelled in integrating technology, promoting culturally sustained pedagogy and enhancing social-emotional learning. Recognized for mentoring student teachers and driving significant improvements in student engagement and academic success. Committed to professional development and active involvement in committee work at both building and district levels.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Quote
I dwell in possibility.
Emily Dickinson
Certification
Reading Education - New York Department
of Education, permanent K-12.
Special Education - New York Department of
Education, permanent K-12.
Elementary Education - New York
Department of Education, permanent N-6.
English Education -New York Department of
Education, provisional 7-9.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education & Reading
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NYBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NYWork History
Grade 6 Humanities Teacher
Victor Central Schools
09.2009 - Current
- Collaborated and co-taught with Special Education Teachers and paraprofessionals in the ICT model and the 12:1:1 model
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Promote culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom in order to develop skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress based on program objectives.
- Served as Building Representative for our Teachers Association
Grades 6-8 Reading AIS Teacher
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed interventions and adapted materials to meet the needs of approximately 80 struggling readers.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess data and target instruction to improve student reading levels.
Grade 5 ELA, Math and Science Teacher
Somers Central School District
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop, plan and prepare lesson plans in ELA, Math and Science to engage students and promote critical thinking and become independent and successful learners.
- Demonstrated positive, research-based classroom management skills.
Grade 4 Teacher
Harrison Central School District
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and utilized educational programs to meet learning objectives in core subjects of math, science, english language arts and history.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Grades 3 & 4 Teacher
The Windward School
09.1995 - 06.1998
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, listening and vocabulary development using Orton-Gillingham methodology and Basic Writing Skills program, later known as The Writing Revolution.
Accomplishments
- Summer Academy & Enrichment Teacher - Designed, developed and implemented lessons grades 3-9
- Curriculum Writer - Developed and revised new and existing curriculum in ELA grades 6-8, health grades 4-6
- Student Council Advisor - organized and managed 6th grade students in leadership development and community involvement
- ELA Coordinator grades 4-6, PLC Leader grade 6, NYS ELA Assessment Scoring Leader, Grade 6-8
Skills
CASEL Competencies
Orton-Gillingham
The Science of Reading
Understanding By Design
Conversational Italian
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Grade 6 Humanities Teacher
Victor Central Schools
09.2009 - Current
Grades 6-8 Reading AIS Teacher
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
09.2007 - 06.2009
Grade 5 ELA, Math and Science Teacher
Somers Central School District
09.2001 - 06.2006
Grade 4 Teacher
Harrison Central School District
09.1998 - 06.2001
Grades 3 & 4 Teacher
The Windward School
09.1995 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Special Education & Reading
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Oswego
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