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Thomas Crocco

Nashua,NH

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Elementary School educator, with the love of educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Expert in developing lesson plans and objectives while having a proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting to student needs. Successful in classroom management, and student behavior and dedicated to promoting social skills and character development as much as academic performance. Always bringing a positive and high-energy personality every day and offer knowledge and abilities to help all students succeed.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language

Work History

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Henry K. Oliver Elementary School
2023.08 - 2024.06
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
  • Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
  • Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, resulting in improved academic outcomes for all students.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening while adapting instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created and developed correct objectives and lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, while consistently keeping the classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior and helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication while using personal examples to connect with the students on the conflict.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Sunset Heights Elementary School
2023.01 - 2023.06
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily lesson plans.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans objectives, and actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, enhancing my effectiveness as a teacher.
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that changed rapidly.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, while consistently keeping the classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior and helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication while using personal examples to connect with the students on the conflict.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Nashua School District
2022.08 - 2023.01

● Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

● Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in the classroom.

● Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

● Took over the class for the day-to-day classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and teaching while recordkeeping.

● Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teachers.

● Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.

After-School Tutor

New Hampshire
2023.06 - Current
  • Collaborate with other tutors and educators to exchange the best practices and improve overall teaching methodologies.
  • Implement personalized lesson plans tailored to the individual students' needs, promoting a greater understanding of complex concepts.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, working out solutions to problems, and reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Assist the parents in developing effective learning strategies, resulting in improved academic performance for their children.
  • Issued reports updating students, parents, and teachers on student progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021

Skills

    • Team Collaboration / Teamwork
    • Classroom Management
    • Critical Thinking
    • Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
    • Leadership
    • Conflict Resolution
      • Organization / Cleanliness
      • Creativity
      • Patience
      • Active Listening
      • Problem-Solving
      • Communication

Accomplishments

  • Earned Cleanest Classroom in multiple months.
  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
  • Improved multiple student reading test scores by reworking approach.
  • Collaborated with Jade Shaw in the development and creation of the newest after school program implemented at OES this year (2023-2024) called Owl News.

Certification

  • Academic Emergency, 1-6 License - Massachusetts

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Work Availability

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Quote

A man is not judged when he celebrates a victory, but by what he does when his back is against the wall. So no matter how great the setback, how severe the failure, you never give up. You never give up, you pick yourself up, push forward, move on, you adapt, you overcome that is what I believe.
John Cena

Timeline

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Henry K. Oliver Elementary School
2023.08 - 2024.06

After-School Tutor

New Hampshire
2023.06 - Current

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Sunset Heights Elementary School
2023.01 - 2023.06

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Nashua School District
2022.08 - 2023.01

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Duquesne University
  • Academic Emergency, 1-6 License - Massachusetts
Thomas Crocco