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Theresa Signaigo

Acworth,GA

Summary

Dedicated early education teacher with a proven history of providing meaningful teaching and learning experiences. Skilled in classroom management and creating supportive learning environments. Known for promoting teamwork and adjusting to changing educational requirements. Experienced in curriculum development and has established connections with notable figures including the President of the United States, Bishop of Nashville, the Apostolic Nuncio, and Pope.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2017 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Attended a week long Orton Gillingham training session an applied to daily teaching routine across all subjects
  • Extensively researched teaching ideas to supplement and enhance Superkids reading program
  • Regularly invited our Pastor, Father Neil to teach or engage with the students

Second Grade Teacher

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
  • Prepared students to receive their first Sacraments of Reconciliation Holy Communion
  • Planned learning online during the pandemic
  • Used Google Classroom, Renweb, and Zoom to make remote learning personal and engaging

Pre-K 2year Olds

St. Catherine of Siena Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Collaboratively planned with other preschool teachers
  • Changed centers and teaching according to class ability
  • Fostered student relationships with teachers and the Pastor, Father Neil
  • Provided opportunities for independence and growth
  • Provided families with thoughtfully written evaluations on their child
  • Aided in fine motor skills using engaging and various activities

Second Grade

Saint Ann Catholic School
03.2010 - 05.2015
  • Communicated with the Apostolic Nuncio in order to write to the Pope
  • Facilitated letter writing to President Obama
  • Organized an interview with Bishop David Choby of Nashville with my class
  • Invited the Director of Micah Children’s Academy to lead a Seder Meal for Passover
  • Helped attain Blue Ribbon School of Excellence status 2014
  • Assisted several students of Aquinas College in their observation of a classroom teacher
  • Helped create a Living Rosary in cooperation with another teacher
  • Prepared children to receive their First Reconciliation and Holy Communion
  • Guided the students in writing a book about their Reconciliation and Holy Communion experiences throughout the year
  • Contacted and worked with Nashville Metro School Office for student testing

Seventh and Eighth Grade Math / After School Director

Saint Ann Catholic School
08.2009 - 03.2010
  • Acquired staff for Aftercare program
  • Communicated with parents about payment delinquency
  • Tallied hours and cost for approximately 80 families
  • Handled all behavior issues for students K-8
  • Planned math lessons according to ability
  • Formulated games and projects to enrich students
  • Worked with students to facilitate a low stress and high productivity learning environment


Combined Second and Third Grade

Children’s Montessori House of Kennesaw
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Planned and taught First and Third Grade students simultaneously
  • Facilitated learning according to the ability of the child rather than age of the child
  • Encouraged group learning among students
  • Promoted inter-student learning student teaching student to reinforce material taught
  • Integrated projects into subject learning in replacement of formal testing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education Pre-K through 5th grade

Kennesaw State University

Skills

  • Orton-/Gillingham trained
  • Kagan Certified
  • Comfortable and adaptable with technology
  • Creating opportunities for parent engagement
  • Effective parent-teacher communication
  • Curriculum mapping expertise
  • Encouraging self-sufficiency in early development
  • Cooperative strategy development
  • Interdisciplinary planning strategies
  • Optimization of educational programs
  • Implementing and designing center-based learning strategies
  • Creating opportunities for parent engagement

Certification

Georgia Educator Certificate:

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

SRT Elementary Education (P-5)[FLD808]

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2017 - Current

Pre-K 2year Olds

St. Catherine of Siena Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2017

Second Grade

Saint Ann Catholic School
03.2010 - 05.2015

Seventh and Eighth Grade Math / After School Director

Saint Ann Catholic School
08.2009 - 03.2010

Combined Second and Third Grade

Children’s Montessori House of Kennesaw
08.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Education Pre-K through 5th grade

Kennesaw State University

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