Sandy Del Duca
White Plains,New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with over 20+ years of experience teaching secondary school English and serving in various supervisory roles.. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style.
E-Learning Expertise
MS Office Suite, Achieve 3000, STARS, Google Suite, Newsela, Nearpod, EdPuzzle, Padlet, Castle Learning, NWEA and Pear Deck
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Educator/English Teacher
Marie Curie High School
10.2018 - Current
- Revised 9th grade curriculum to increase rigor and ensure for vertical alignment.
- Developed advisory curriculum aligned to college and career readiness standards.
- Increased parent involvement in their children''s education through regular communication and conferences
- Incorporated AVID strategies into classes to prepare students for post secondary education.
- Served on the Instructional Leadership Team to ensure that focus of all work is on improving student achievement
- Created age appropriate lessons and activities that encouraged and promoted the joy of learning.
- Utilized various e-learning tools to engage students and track student progress
- Served as peer collaborative teacher
- Engaged in critical reflection on local instructional practices to increase effectiveness for diverse learners
- implemented relatable reading content
- Designed a hip hop education program resulting in improved student engagement
- Implemented the Springboard Curriculum
- Participated in intervisitations utilizing the Danielson Framework
- Spearheaded the use of art into the classroom
- Prepared 11th grade students for the English Regents
Secondary School Educator/English Teacher
Dewitt Clinton High School
09.2004 - 06.2018
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies, contributing to a positive school culture.
- Taught Advanced Placement English Language and Literature
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results to inform instructional practices.
- Developed common core aligned unit plans and assessments
- Facilitated district-wide workshops on the integration of technology into the English classroom
- Coordinated the Poetry Out loud Competition
Assistant Principal of English/ESL
The High School Of Graphic Communication Arts
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Organized the administration of Regents exams
- Coordinated the revision of the English and ESL curriculums
- Created proposals for staff development and student enrichment programs
Staff Developer
Manhattan Superintendent's Office
- Oversaw district-wide faculty faculty training
- evaluated instructional programs
- designed curriculum after researching programs in alignment with district goals
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NYBachelor of Arts - English Education
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Special Education Support
- Project-based learning
Affiliations
- National Council for Teachers of English
- International Society for English Education
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Secondary School Educator/English Teacher
Marie Curie High School
10.2018 - Current
Secondary School Educator/English Teacher
Dewitt Clinton High School
09.2004 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal of English/ESL
The High School Of Graphic Communication Arts
Staff Developer
Manhattan Superintendent's Office
Master of Science - Special Education
Manhattan College
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Manhattan College
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