Mary Jo E. Gentile
Summary
Competent English Teacher with a proven ability to create, organize, and execute lesson plans while multi-tasking and maintaining organization in a fast paced, changing environment. Possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff and parents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Deans Mill Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Long Term Substitute English Teacher
Stonington High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Long Term Substitute English Teacher
GROTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Fitch High School
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
English Teacher
Crosby High School
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Hired as a full-, teacher shortly following student teaching practicum, instructing English 10 and 11, SAT preparation, Drama 1 and 2, after school CAPT preparation courses, and English 9 summer school 2009 and 2010.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Relocated to the Southeastern part of the state and left Waterbury Public School District (on excellent terms) at the end of the 2011 academic year.
Education
CT 015 Provisional Educator Certification Grades 7-12 -
Master of Science - Secondary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Connecticut State University
Skills
- Organize, plan and manage events start to finish
- Establish and maintain a variety of files and records
- Proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office
- Creativity and adaptability
- Works independently and within a team
- Ability to meet designated deadlines
- Communicate effectively, respectfully and professionally
- Execute virtual learning using Zoom or Google Meets
- Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills while problem solving and acting with initiative in a fast-paced envirnonment
- Experienced with written and oral communication skills
Volunteer Girl Scout Leader
As a Girl Scout leader, I create, plan and organize activities in the community for 13 girls to earn merit badges. I encourage charitable work by planning events and activities to help our community. During our cookie season, I am responsible for training parents and scouts for the cookie program, accounting, bookkeeping, and planning and coordinating our end of year goals.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Deans Mill Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Long Term Substitute English Teacher
Stonington High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Long Term Substitute English Teacher
GROTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Fitch High School
11.2011 - 06.2012
English Teacher
Crosby High School
01.2008 - 06.2011
CT 015 Provisional Educator Certification Grades 7-12 -
Master of Science - Secondary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Connecticut State University
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