Paul DeDomenico
Boca Raton
Summary
Dedicated and goal driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the academic and social development of every student. Skilled and experienced at evaluating needs, creating focused teaching strategies, and directing staff. Working knowledge of how students learn to guide support staff to create the correct learning environment for each individual student.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher and ESE Specialist
Amergis Agency for University Preparatory Academy
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Hired as the ESE Teacher, but worked as the Specialist.
- As the ESE Specialist, I managed meetings, maintained compliance, orchestrated interactions with parents and the Palm Beach County School District.
- Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address skill deficits in reading, math, and other academic subjects.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with other ESE teachers to develop and implement best practices for special education instruction.
ESE Teacher and Specialist
Steppingstones Agency Charter School of Excellence
Davie And Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed ESE Department - Holding Parent meetings, adhering to compliance.
- ESE Teacher: Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
ESE Teacher
Somerset Academy DBK
Palm Springs, Florida
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Coordinated transition planning for ESE students moving to different educational settings or preparing for postsecondary opportunities.
Middle School Science Teacher
Somerset Academy Canyons
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
Classroom Teacher - 2nd Grade
Montessori Academy of Early Enrichment
Greenacres
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Built trust and maintained academic relationships as the foundation of learning and social enrichment.
- Small Groups for targeted instruction.
- Established clear expectations with easy to follow routines allowing advanced learning gains, smiley faces, and the confidence to think on their own.
- Provided feedback on assignments in a timely manner to ensure academic success.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication.
ESE Teacher
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
Palm Springs, Florida
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for educating students by analyzing student data relating to both academics as well as social/emotional observation
- Assisted in transitioning students to post-graduate life
- Supported ESE Coordinator by sharing Coordinator's workload which maintained ESOL and SBT compliance
- Prepared and administered subject area tests
- Monitored student conduct and utilized proven behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors
ESE Teacher / Specialist / SBT Member
Palm Beach Maritime Academy
Lantana
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed day to day operations of ESE Department as an ESE Teacher, Coordinator, and SBT Lead
- Advised team regarding best teaching practices including accommodations for ESE and 504 students and how to proceed
- Facilitated and insisted on communication between all stake holders (parents/guardians, Advocates, OT, PT) concerning a student's overall well-being
- Weekly progress reports to parents
- Provided individualized instruction for small groups as well as one-on-one settings
- Coordinated and held IEP meetings with stake holders
Adjunct Professor
FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE - EVENINGS
West Palm Beach
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Florida Career College: Part Time Evenings
- Conducted technical class for Non-Technical Degree seeking students.
- Developed syllabus including objectives, course outline, expectations identified by a Rubric
- Guided undergraduate students on classroom material and laboratory practicums.
- Held office hours to meet with students for evaluations and administer make-up assignments
- Taught and developed curriculum for computer classes comparing Solid State and traditional Hard Drive Disk memory devices.
Middle School ESE Teacher
Okeeheelee Middle School
Palm Beach County, Florida
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Collaborated with other ESE teachers to develop and implement best practices for special education instruction.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
Classroom Teacher - 4th Grade
Cholee Lake Elementary
Palm Beach, FL
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction often through 1:1 student conversations (course corrections) as needed.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, communication, to think on their own.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Admissions Counselor
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
Fort Lauderdale
12.2008 - 08.2011
- Qualified military students for admission to the university
- Provided key support as a Guidance Counselor advising students on field of endeavor
Reading Teacher
Village Academy
Delray Beach, FL
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
ESE Teacher
Orchard View Elementary School
Delray Beach, FL
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Provided classroom with one-on-one support for Autistic students struggling with specific academic and behavioral challenges.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
- Promoted inclusivity by integrating ESE students into general education classrooms whenever possible while providing necessary supports for their success.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to base and guide instructional planning and student progress toward IEP goals.
- Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
ESE Teacher - Autistic Students
Whispering Pines Elementary Public School
Boca Raton, FL
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address skill deficits in reading, math, Social and other Life Skills needed.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Improved student understanding of ESE concepts by implementing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other ESE teachers to develop and implement best practices for special education instruction.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Promoted inclusivity by integrating ESE students into general education classrooms whenever possible while providing necessary supports for their success.
Telecommunications Network Engineer
SIEMENS STROMBERG-CARLSON
Boca Raton
02.1988 - 11.2001
- Proposal (RFI) Engineer for Voice and Data Products
- Equipment / Traffic Engineer - Site Engineer for Voice / Data Products - Onsite Site Survey of Telco Class 5 Switching Offices to produce installation hardware and installation specification
- System Test Engineer - ATM 36190 Product (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) Switch
- TAC Engineer: Supported product integration of Cisco Routers, DSL, and ATM products
- Responsibilities included on call technical support, writing and execution of test plans, and on-site customer training
- Equipment/Traffic Engineer on EWSD Voice and data products- Configured hardware for Class 5 telephone offices
- Performed network modeling and analysis for call handling
- Adapted and modified standard techniques, procedures and criteria to solve complex problems
- Ran and analyzed call processing flows and created traffic studies to determine optimum switching configurations
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, growth, upgrade of voice, data, transmission applications
- Read technical manuals and literature to stay current on new technology
- 13 years information technology/customer service experience
- Began career as an installer and completed my time as a Senior Member of Technical Staff
ESE Teacher - Autistic Unit
Palm Beach County School District
Boca Raton, FL
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: Seasoned Teacher with 22+ years’ experience
- In addition to bringing academic, social, common-sense experience, I bring school knowledge including related laws of which I've shared with the Team
- Motivated and engaged students, developing self-awareness skills and knowledge for interpreting life
- Promoted critical thinking to help students independently develop problem-solving skills
- Inquiry based activities and conversation that encouraged creative problem solving
- Presented lesson content with varied strategies to keep students interested and drive home key points
- Encouraged students to take risks in their learning
- Accurately identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Seasoned Teacher with 22+ years’ experience
- Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
ESE/Science/Math Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
WPB
08.2002 - 06.2015
- Responsible for teaching and mentoring elementary, middle, and High School students
- Developed behavior and education plans
- Built close relations with parents and students
- Achieved Highly Qualified Teacher ranking often
- Balanced Literacy Reading Teacher (Summer)
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills by writing in journals
Reading Teacher - Middle School 6th - 8th Grades
Franklin Academy Charter School
Boynton Beach, FL
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
Education
Master's Degree - Education
Kaplan University
01.2012
Master's Degree - Network Technology / Engineering
Kaplan University
Boca Raton, FL01.2010
District Funded ESE Certification - ESE Certification
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida05-2004
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electronics
Bauder College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.1987
Bachelor's Degree - Geology - Minor in Math
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina05.1984
Skills
- Ensuring ESE Compliance
- Understanding of Federal and State Regulations
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Process Automation
- Effective Classroom Management
- Proficient Understanding of Autism
- Applied Behavioral Strategies
- Understanding Learning Dynamics
- Proficient in Setting Student Goals
- Public Speaking Proficiency
- Six Sigma Fundamentals
Certification
- Six Sigma White Belt, Present
- Teaching Certification, 06/20 to 08/25, Elementary K-6, ESE K-12, Earth Science 6-12, ESE K-12 Certified, and ESOL Endorsed
- ESE Coordinator Certificate
- 504 Certificate
- SBT Certificate
- Future Reading Endorsement, One class left to take
- Advanced Open Water Diver, 07/11/19 to Present
- Certification in Scuba Diving, 11/86 to Present
Timeline
Reading Teacher - Middle School 6th - 8th Grades
Franklin Academy Charter School
11.2024 - 01.2025
ESE Teacher and ESE Specialist
Amergis Agency for University Preparatory Academy
02.2024 - 04.2024
ESE Teacher and Specialist
Steppingstones Agency Charter School of Excellence
12.2023 - 02.2024
ESE Teacher
Somerset Academy DBK
08.2022 - 09.2023
Classroom Teacher - 2nd Grade
Montessori Academy of Early Enrichment
12.2021 - 05.2022
Middle School Science Teacher
Somerset Academy Canyons
08.2021 - 10.2021
ESE Teacher
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
ESE Teacher / Specialist / SBT Member
Palm Beach Maritime Academy
08.2015 - 06.2020
Adjunct Professor
FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE - EVENINGS
05.2015 - 12.2015
Middle School ESE Teacher
Okeeheelee Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Classroom Teacher - 4th Grade
Cholee Lake Elementary
10.2011 - 06.2012
Admissions Counselor
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
12.2008 - 08.2011
Reading Teacher
Village Academy
08.2007 - 01.2008
ESE Teacher
Orchard View Elementary School
08.2005 - 08.2007
ESE Teacher - Autistic Students
Whispering Pines Elementary Public School
08.2002 - 06.2005
ESE Teacher - Autistic Unit
Palm Beach County School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
ESE/Science/Math Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2002 - 06.2015
Telecommunications Network Engineer
SIEMENS STROMBERG-CARLSON
02.1988 - 11.2001
Bachelor's Degree - Geology - Minor in Math
University of South Carolina
Master's Degree - Education
Kaplan University
Master's Degree - Network Technology / Engineering
Kaplan University
District Funded ESE Certification - ESE Certification
Florida Atlantic University
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electronics
Bauder College