Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
The Teaching Cycle Continues* Current Activities for 2024
Growing as an Administrator
A Time to Teach and Remember
Certification
Title 1 Recognized by own students in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Languages
Timeline
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Louis M. Dalessandro

Hermitage,PA

Summary

Passionate about learning and teaching, with a solid foundation in educational principles. Skilled in quickly grasping tutoring techniques and subject matter knowledge. Excited to utilize and enhance organizational and communication skills in a desired position role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Tutoring Tutor

Varsity Tutors
06.2024 - Current
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting teaching methods accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of problem-solving activities and real-world examples.
  • Promoted an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and providing support for all students.
  • Created curriculum in Spanish, reading, and math sensitive to the needs and level of each student.
  • Emphasized phonemic awareness, decoding words, and solid comprehension strategies to promote growth in literacy development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts-Emphasis - Secondary Education Spanish, Certification Spanish K-12

Thiel College

Master of Education - Elementary Certification K-6, Reading Specialist Certification K-12

Westminster College

Master of Educational Leadership - Principal Certification K-12

Edinboro University

Certification in Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction K-12

Gannon University

Skills

  • Confidence enhancement
  • Organizational skills in education
  • Adaptive instructional methods
  • Self-assessment skills
  • Content expertise
  • Strong written communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Won consistent referrals and high marks for quality of instruction.
  • Helped students achieve academic success on State Standards Tests.
  • Oversaw team of the Title 1 program for West Hill Elementary.
  • Earned trusted status with Sharon City School District, consistently being called upon to meet special student requirements.
  • Facilitated state testing through being in charge of test implementation in our building.
  • Completed up to 30 tutoring appointments each week.

The Teaching Cycle Continues* Current Activities for 2024

  • Teacher of Spanish grades 8-12
  • Instructor for reading grade 8
  • Public Speaking for grade 9
  • Chair of the Language Department
  • Member of the Student Assistance Program
  • Initiator of the grade 8 Spanish program
  • Organizer of the Language Day Festival
  • Supervisor of morning arrival and cafeteria
  • Tutoring for Varsity Tutors K-College
  • Tutoring online Spanish, English, math, science

Growing as an Administrator

  • Passed the Praxis for Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility K-12
  • Completed my certification for Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction K-12
  • Earned a third Master’s in Educational Leadership
  • Finished the Praxis for Principal K-12
  • Received Principalship Certification
  • Facilitated in the Elementary Student Assistance Program
  • Worked on the Positive Behavior Support team
  • Entrenched in Balance Literacy preparation
  • Trained in Leveled Literacy Intervention
  • Supervised the Title 1 Staff (K-6 Building)
  • Organized professional development programs
  • Designed and implemented Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
  • Announced at the Spelling Bee Competitions
  • Prepared Schedules for Title 1 staff
  • Assigned Student Teachers
  • Edited School Newspaper
  • Presented at Awards Assemblies
  • Administered all testing-CDTs, DIBELS, DRAs, and PSSAs
  • Coordinated all building data
  • Presented Parent Literacy and Math Workshops
  • Evaluated teachers on classroom instruction
  • Realigned Reading Curriculum
  • Assigned Dynamic Reading Intervention Groups
  • Designated as a Blue-Ribbon School
  • Recognized students at the National Honor Society Breakfast
  • Received recognition as a Title 1 Distinguished School
  • Honored as a Title 1 Distinguished Teacher
  • Reported Yearly Title 1 Data
  • Performed Title 1 Audit
  • Participated in the District Leadership Team
  • Tutor for Varsity Tutors online

A Time to Teach and Remember

  • Taught Title 1 students in reading and math K-6
  • Produced self-made books
  • Celebrated literacy success
  • Worked as a grade 6 classroom teacher
  • Tutored students in the Century 21 after-school program
  • Prepared students for building announcements
  • Received Master of Education degree
  • Obtained Reading Specialist Certification
  • Recognized with a Master’s Equivalency
  • Certified in Elementary Education K-6
  • Instructed students in Academic, Business, and Conversational Spanish 9-12
  • Supervised Spanish Club 9-12
  • Organized the National Honor Society and awards banquets 9-12
  • Maintained Morning Arrival Protocols
  • Attended and prepared Educational Field Trips
  • Assigned to grade 7 homeroom
  • Managed English, math, and reading as my primary subjects
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  • Started an Elementary Spanish program 5-8
  • Began Computer programs 5-8
  • Tutored at-home Spanish grades 9-12
  • Volunteered as at-church teaching grade 11
  • Directed after-school Spanish program grades 3 and 4
  • Published an Elementary Yearbook
  • Conducted plays and presentations
  • Designed School Newspaper
  • Worked for the Project Head Start
  • Substituted in a variety of school districts K-12 all subjects
  • Earned an undergraduate degree in Spanish Education K-12
  • Attended Jaime Balmes University, Guadalajara, Mexico

Certification

  • Pennsylvania License
  • Spanish K-12
  • Reading K-12
  • Elementary K-6
  • Principalship K-12
  • Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction K-12
  • Passed Praxis for Superintendent K-12

Title 1 Recognized by own students in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

I was recognized by the Title 1 state convention as outstanding Title 1 teacher.  I was recommended by the students I serve!

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Tutoring Tutor

Varsity Tutors
06.2024 - Current

Master of Education - Elementary Certification K-6, Reading Specialist Certification K-12

Westminster College

Master of Educational Leadership - Principal Certification K-12

Edinboro University

Certification in Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction K-12

Gannon University

Bachelor of Arts-Emphasis - Secondary Education Spanish, Certification Spanish K-12

Thiel College