Renee Ann Lucania

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
• Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
• Maintained accurate and complete records for class students
• Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times
• Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
• Creative, resourceful teacher with over twenty-five years of varied instructional experience including remote/virtual learning with the use of various educational platforms for successful student performance

Teacher St. Lucy's School – Bronx, NY

1995-1996 5th grade homeroom teacher

5th grade - science, reading, religion

1996-1999 6th grade homeroom teacher

5th/6th grade - ELA, reading, religion

1999-2001 8th grade homeroom teacher

7th/8th grade science, reading, religion

2001-2004 8th grade homeroom teacher

7th/8th grade ELA, reading, religion

2004-2007 5th grade homeroom teacher

5th grade - social studies, ELA, reading, religion

2007-2009 5th grade/self-contained classroom

All content areas

2009-2010 Reading Pull-Out Program

1st - 7th grade/support services

2010-2012 3rd grade/self-contained classroom

All Content Areas

2012-2013 7th grade homeroom

6th/7th/8th grade social studies and religion

2013-2014 6th grade homeroom teacher

ELA, social studies, reading, religion

2014-2016 Pre-K Lead Teacher

Four Year Old Program - Universal Pre-K

2016-2019 Kindergarten

All Content Areas/Blended Learning Classroom

2019-2020 8th grade homeroom teacher

6th/7th/8th grade social studies and religion

2020-Current Kindergarten

All Content Areas/Blended Learning Classroom

• Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback to approximately 26 in-person school sites in Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment of company and Department of Education mandates
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
• Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners for remote/virtual learning with use of various educational platforms.
• Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
• Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
• Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children
• Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners for remote/virtual learning with use of various educational platforms
• Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Provided instruction in both in-person and virtual platforms

• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
• Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
• Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements.
• Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
• Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.

• Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning, measuring growth from pre-testing to post-testing
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support