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Maria Palermo

Culver City,CA

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Bishop Conaty- Our Lady Of Loretto High School
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Teaching for over 20 years.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' academic issues.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records

Principal

All Saints Catholic Elementary School-El Sereno
07.1999 - 06.2020
  • Research educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness for all learners.
  • Oversee administrative functions such as schedule professional development, registration and related activities, bookkeeping, curriculum, STEP Program, IEP.
  • Interview, hire, supervise and assist all school employees and offer feedback through positive methods.
  • Implementing Catholic teachings.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans
  • Collaborated with Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster supportive community for student success
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals
  • Twenty years of administrative experience.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Minor in Mathematics

California State University - Northridge
Northridge, California
05.1994

Master of Education - Education

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
2002

Skills

  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Student evaluations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Teacher

Bishop Conaty- Our Lady Of Loretto High School
08.2020 - Current

Principal

All Saints Catholic Elementary School-El Sereno
07.1999 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Minor in Mathematics

California State University - Northridge

Master of Education - Education

Mount Saint Mary's University

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