Steven Bonaccorso
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Educational leader with extensive experience developing and implementing curriculum for a wide range of English, English Language Development, and co-taught classes. Background in urban education, leading teachers in developing differentiated highly engaging, culturally relevant coursework aimed at creating meaningful learning opportunities for all students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Classroom Teacher
George Washington High School
San Francisco, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Designing and implementing English curriculum for grades 9-12 and English Language Development classes levels 1-6.
- Using of a variety of teaching techniques and differentiation strategies to engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and project based learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Led School's WASC cycle as WASC Coordinator
- Acted as EL Coordinator, assisting administration with student placements, assessments, academic and emotional supports, and professional development
- Participated in School's ILT Leadership Team, helping guide decision making and supporting school in achieving academic and socio-emotional goals.
- Acted as WASC Coordinator, drafting WASC report and assisting visiting team. Our School earned a 6 year accreditation
- SIPP mentor, working with new teachers to develop their practice.
Summer School Teacher
City College of San Fancisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
- Developed lesson plans guided by required course topics.
- Used clear and open grading system to treat all students fairly.
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 90%.
- Developed and maintained strong student, parent and team relationships to maximize program effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented interesting activities and outside field trips to engage students and promote learning.
Full TIme Classroom Teacher
John O'Connell High School
San Francisco, Ca
08.2005 - 06.2017
- Designing and implementing English curriculum for grades 9-12 and English Language Development classes levels 1-6.
- Using of a variety of teaching techniques and differentiation strategies to engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and project based learning.
- Co-Teaching in an integrated Environmental Technology Lab.
- Serving as English Department Chair, helping improve standardized test scores four years in a row.
- Serving as EL Coordinator, helping to support English Language Learners in being re-designated as fully English proficient.
- Supporting new teachers as an instructional coach and Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) mentor.
- Experienced summer and night school educator with structures and systems in place to support student success.
- Comfortable teaching classes ranging in size and ability.
- Belief in strong relationship building and Response To Intervention behavioral strategies.
- Highly Satisfactory and Outstanding scores on all formal SFUSD evaluations.
Teacher
Science Adventures
San Francisco, Ca
09.2003 - 10.2004
- Taught in school science labs for elementary school students.
- Ran weekly after school science programs, teaching groups of 10-20 elementary students at a time.
- Performed science experiments for groups of over 100 parents and children on stage during special night events.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Leadership
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12-2025
Master of Arts - Education
University Of California Santa Cruz
2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
San Francisco State
2002
Skills
- English Department Chair
- EL Coordinator
- WASC Coordinator
- SF Achievers Summer Program Co-Lead
Awards
- English Language Arts Teacher Leader Award for Teamwork 2013-2014
- San Francisco Mayor's Office Teacher Of The Month Recipient May 2011
- Prudential California Realty's Education Foundation Grant Recipient 2009
Timeline
Full Time Classroom Teacher
George Washington High School
06.2017 - Current
Summer School Teacher
City College of San Fancisco
06.2017 - Current
Full TIme Classroom Teacher
John O'Connell High School
08.2005 - 06.2017
Teacher
Science Adventures
09.2003 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
San Francisco State
Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Leadership
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - Education
University Of California Santa Cruz