Rosemary Colao

• Recent professional certificates in Kingian nonviolence training, civics, social media literacy, Island Historical Society, racial slavery in the Americas, Asian American History Symposium, teaching with the Case Method, blessings of liberty, roadmap to educating American Democracy, cultural awareness, and inclusion
• Create lesson plans for 4, sometimes 5, different classes and make adjustments based on overall class performance throughout the year.
• Give assignments, grade work, and regularly discuss performance with students.
• Establish and support a positive educational environment for student learning.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences when needed to keep parents informed of student progress.
• Devise lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural, and language diversity.
• Maintain awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporate them into the curriculum daily.
• Champion the importance of social studies education within the school community, advocating for resources and support on behalf of the department.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall academic achievement, contributing insights from the social studies department perspective.
• Increase student comprehension of complex topics by employing various teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
• Enhance cultural awareness by incorporating diverse perspectives into lessons.
• Mentor new and student teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective classroom management and lesson planning.
• Organize extracurricular activities, such as class trips to NYC, California, and Panama, Mr. SKHS, now SKHS royalty, currently planning a trip to Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, community service projects, including invite your grandparents for coffee day, clean it up day, fostering leadership skills and civic engagement among students.
• Attend department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
• Build a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social, and emotional issues.
• Help all of my junior classes create and submit their senior project proposals.
• Prepare students for senior project presentations.
• Taught every class offered by the social studies department except Military History and Psychology.

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans for 7th and 8th-grade social studies and ELA.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
• Facilitated student-led discussions, encouraging critical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Developed and executed detailed lesson plans, aligning with curriculum standards and student needs.
• Promoted critical analysis and interpretation skills through in-depth discussions of literary works.
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social, and emotional issues.

Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.

• Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
• Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
• Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
• Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching educational experience.
• Developed critical thinking skills in students with introduction of problem-solving activities.
• Encouraged civic responsibility and community involvement among students by organizing volunteer opportunities.
• Enhanced students' understanding of global cultures by creating and implementing diverse curriculum.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
• Was class advisor. Planned and implemented a trip to Disneyland for their class trip.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Participated with my 110 students in a variety of volunteer opportunities in the neighborhood. (soup kitchens, hospitals, community cleanups)

• Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
• Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
• Participated in home visits for all of my students.