Valerie Pipitone
Massapequa Park,NY
Summary
Accomplished general education teacher, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2022.09 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction and remained current with latest professional and scientific developments.
- Delivered variety of planned learning experiences using diverse media and methods and motivated students to learn and use time wisely.
- Devised and presented lessons that accommodated differences in student learning styles and ability levels.
- Developed and implemented science lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's instruction curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Identified pupil needs, cooperated with other professional staff members and assessed and helped students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
4th Grade Leave Position
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2021.02 - 2021.06
- 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.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
3rd Grade Blended Remote Instruction Teacher
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2020.09 - 2021.02
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- 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.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Education
Master of Science - General And Special Education Grades 1-6
Touro College
New York, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY05.2019
Skills
- Algebra Concepts
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Preparation of Demonstrations
- Online Databases
- IEP Support
- Materials Management
- Enrichment Programs
- Scientific Programs
- Google Applications
Certification
New York State Certified General and Special Education Teacher Grades 1-6
Timeline
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2022.09 - Current
5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2021.09 - 2022.06
4th Grade Leave Position
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2021.02 - 2021.06
3rd Grade Blended Remote Instruction Teacher
PS/IS 49 The Dorothy Bonawit Kole School
2020.09 - 2021.02
Master of Science - General And Special Education Grades 1-6
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Iona College
New York State Certified General and Special Education Teacher Grades 1-6
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