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Paula Erardi

Meriden

Summary

Dynamic educator specializing in curriculum development. Recognized for enhancing cultural awareness and fostering teamwork, I successfully integrated real-world applications into lesson plans, earning accolades such as Teacher of the Year nomination. Committed to promoting creativity and effective communication in diverse classrooms.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lyman Hall High School

Wallingford Board Of Education
Wallingford
08.2017 - Current
  • Curriculum development - Spanish levels 2 and 3
  • Oversee extracurricular activities, including Spanish Club and Powderpuff Cheerleading.
  • Fund for Teachers Fellow, 2023.
  • Integrate relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
  • Integrate 21st century skills into daily curriculum to promote creativity.
  • Contribute as a member of Liaison Committee, improving departmental interactions.
    Serve on International Celebration Committee, enhancing cultural appreciation events.
    Collaborated within World Language Management Team, refining language curriculum development.

Spanish, Levels 1-5

Ansonia High School
Ansonia
08.2006 - 06.2017
  • Designed lesson plans focused on applicable real world situations.
  • Defined and implemented behavioral expectations for a multicultural group of students.
  • Created lesson plans featuring Robert Marzano’s Effective Teaching Strategies (ETS).
  • Executed strategies for effective reading and implementation of IEPs and 504s.
  • Advised the school’s Spirit Club and Spanish Honor Society.
  • Lead Teacher, 2010 – 2016
  • Data Team Leader, 2007 – 2016
  • 2012 Ansonia Teacher of the Year Nominee
  • TEAM Mentor certified – mentored four teachers through program

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
05-2014

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05-2003

Skills

  • Instructional design
  • Curriculum development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Cultural integration
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural awareness

Affiliations

  • Avid reader and world traveler
  • Currently serve on a Board of Directors for a nonprofit

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Lyman Hall High School

Wallingford Board Of Education
08.2017 - Current

Spanish, Levels 1-5

Ansonia High School
08.2006 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - Education

University of Saint Joseph

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Connecticut

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