Thomas Simonetti
Seaford,NY
Summary
School District/Building Leadership
Master of Arts: Childhood Education 1-6
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 1-6
Students With Disabilities 1-6
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Education
Adelphi, Garden City
Alpha Kappa Delta:
National Honor Society of Sociology
Kappa Delta Pi:
National Honor Society of Education
Summa Cum Laude
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Facilitator for Programs
Freeport Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and managed comprehensive morning and after-school enrichment programs featuring 40+ student clubs focused on academic support and student engagement
- Served as Administrative Supervisor, overseeing daily operations and ensuring a safe, structured environment for students and staff
- Coordinated program logistics, including scheduling, transportation, and operational planning
- Collaborated with teachers to secure and provide instructional resources to enhance program effectiveness
- Designed student assessments and implemented targeted instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs
- Provided academic support and data-informed intervention strategies for students requiring additional assistance
- Fostered strong collaboration among staff to promote student success and program growth
Second Grade Teacher - Dual Language (English)
Leo F. Giblyn
09.2022 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
Special Education Teacher - 8:1:2
BOCES Summer Program
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences that allowed students to apply acquired life skills in real-world situations.
AIS Service Provider K-4
Leo F. Giblyn
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Saturday Math Academy
New Vision's Elementary School
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented weekly hands-on STEM projects with students.
Education
Freeport Public Schools
Skills
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Strategic leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Relationship building and networking
Timeline
Administrative Facilitator for Programs
Freeport Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher - 8:1:2
BOCES Summer Program
07.2024 - 08.2024
Second Grade Teacher - Dual Language (English)
Leo F. Giblyn
09.2022 - Current
Saturday Math Academy
New Vision's Elementary School
11.2021 - 04.2022
AIS Service Provider K-4
Leo F. Giblyn
10.2021 - 06.2022
Freeport Public Schools
Academic Programs & Skills
- Fountas & Pinnell (Mini-lessons, Shared/Guided Reading)
- Benchmark Assessment System
- Lucy Calkins Writers workshop
- Jennifer Seravallo Reading & Writing Strategies
- Go Math! Math Expressions
- iReady / ST Math / Achieve3000 / NWEA
- LLI / Jump Rope Readers
- Google Classroom
- Powerpoint/ Google Slides
- Excel, Google Sheets
- Mac & Windows
- Jamboard, Kami, Nearpod, Canva