Vanessa Fragiacomo
Teacher
Lodi,NJ
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with 4 years of classroom experience. Focused on extracting the best version every pupil, shedding light on their diverse imagination to enhance their personal academic growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Good Shepherd Academy Learning Pod
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Funded the learning pod with the principal.
- Recruited teachers and provided training for the new teachers.
- Assisted the principal in board meetings.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Violin teacher for student's activities after school.
Graduate Assistant
Saint Peter’s University School of Education
Jersey City, NJ
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted Academic Dean with the student registration process
- Provided professional assistance to professors including technical support
- Responsible for student academic guidance
- Assisted in the development and execution of major campus events including Admissions Open House Presentations
Instructor of Violin, Clinical Practice II
Primary Prep School
Jersey City, NJ
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assumed full teaching responsibilities for a Second Grade classroom
- Developed curriculum using backward design for units reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science
- Established an inclusive classroom to meet the needs of all learners using Universal Design for Education
- Utilized formative assessments to guide instruction and summative assessments to determine content and skill mastery
- Participated in staff development workshops
Clinical Practice
Primary Prep School
Jersey City, NJ
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Observed and assisted master teacher in a Grade 2 classroom
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of classroom environment
- Developed and instructed units in reading and social studies
Clinical Experience II
Lincoln Middle School
Kearny, NJ.
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Observed and assisted in a language arts classes of Grades 7-8
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of classroom environment
- Developed and instructed units in reading and writing
Kindergarten Teacher
Holy Family Academy, Caicos
, Turks
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Assumed full teaching responsabilities for a Kindergarten classroom
- Developed curriculum using backward design for units in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science
- Utilized formative assessments to guide instruction and summative assessments to determine content and skill mastery
- Participated in staff development workshops
- Provided tutoring for further enrichment in after school program
Education
Ed.D.Educational Leadership in Higher Education - Education
Saint Peter’s University
Jersey City, NJ 09.2022 - Current
Masters of Arts - Education, Teaching English Language Learners
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ 09.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ 08.2014 - 05.2019
Skills
English Language Learner Specialist
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Activity Planning
Group and individual instruction
Additional Information
- Honors , Most Noble Order of the Peacock Scholarship Top 10% of May 2019 graduating class Excellence Medal- Gold Medal recipient Dean's List International Honor Society in Education: Kappa Delta Pi Co-Curricular Activities: Student Education Association Organized and assisted in education programs and campus activities
Violin teacher
I have played the violin since I was 6 years old. I teach violin to children on my free time.
Timeline
Ed.D.Educational Leadership in Higher Education - Education
Saint Peter’s University
09.2022 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Good Shepherd Academy Learning Pod
09.2020 - Current
Masters of Arts - Education, Teaching English Language Learners
Saint Peter's University
09.2019 - 08.2020
Instructor of Violin, Clinical Practice II
Primary Prep School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Practice
Primary Prep School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Graduate Assistant
Saint Peter’s University School of Education
01.2017 - 05.2020
Clinical Experience II
Lincoln Middle School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Holy Family Academy, Caicos
08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Saint Peter's University
08.2014 - 05.2019