Shari Capriola
Elementary Teacher
Malvern,PA
Summary
High-energy teacher offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping young students. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-3
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Devon, PA
08.1990 - 06.2021
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Devon, PA
09.2002 - 08.2006
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Teacher on Assignment With Staff Development
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Devon, PA
09.1999 - 04.2002
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
First Grade Teacher
Derry Township School District
Hershey, PA
08.1988 - 07.1989
- Planned and taught lessons according to district standards to cover requirements.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Fine Arts
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA 08.1984 - 05.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 06.1986 - 05.1988
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Cabrini University
Wayne, PA 09.1991 - 06.1995
Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA 09.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
Activity Planning
undefinedAdditional Information
Since retiring I have spent over 120 hours volunteering at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in King of Prussia. It has been an incredible opportunity to work with The Child Life Specialists at CHOP. I help organize the many donated toys and books, play with the young patients, and assist the parents as they navigate their time at the hospital.
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
09.2002 - 08.2006
Teacher on Assignment With Staff Development
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
09.1999 - 04.2002
Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Immaculata University
09.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Cabrini University
09.1991 - 06.1995
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-3
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
08.1990 - 06.2021
First Grade Teacher
Derry Township School District
08.1988 - 07.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
06.1986 - 05.1988
Fine Arts
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
08.1984 - 05.1986