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JOAN FAZO
OBJECTIVE To increase student performance through consistent implementation of best
instructional-based practices, which address 21
st
century skills, are supported by data,
and measured through standards-based assessments.
CERTIFICATION Professional Educator (001)
EDUCATION 1980 Western Connecticut State College Danbury, CT

B.S. Degree in elementary education with a concentration in psychology.

1986-1988 Southern Connecticut State College New
Haven, CT

30 credits earned toward school counseling degree.

2014 University of New England Biddeford, ME

M.S. Degree in education with a concentration in curriculum and
instruction (online program).

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

2001-Present Shelton Intermediate School Shelton, CT

Currently teaching eighth grade social studies.
Taught social studies in grade seven.
Taught language arts in grade seven.
Taught collaborative education classes with a special education
teacher.
Member of Student Support Team.
Member of Literacy Team.
Member of Language Arts Curriculum Committee.
Cooperating teacher for student teachers.
B.E.S.T. mentor for first and second year teachers.
Staff Development presenter.
Teacher of S.A.T. Verbal Prep class in Saturday Exploration and
Enrichment program.
Attended outside workshops and conferences.
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1990-2001 Sunnyside Elementary School Shelton, CT

Taught regular education and collaborative education classes
with a special education teacher in grades two and three.
Staff Development presenter and facilitator.
Member of Spelling Curriculum Committee.
Presenter of CMT overview to PTA.
Holistic Scorer for ACES Collaborative Writing Project.
Member of Math Curriculum Committee.
Participating teacher in JA Community Project.
Member of Early Intervention Team.
Cooperating teacher for student teachers.
B.E.S.T. mentor for first and second year teachers.
Member of CT T.A.W.L.
Member of Valley T.A.W.L.
Attended outside workshops and conferences.

1985-1990 Mohegan Elementary School Shelton, CT

Taught regular education classes in grade two.
Member of CT T.A.W.L.
Member of Valley T.A.W.L.
Staff Development presenter.
Member of Report Card Revision Committee.
Member of Reading Position Paper Committee.
Attended outside workshops and conferences.

1984-1985 Booth Hill Elementary School Shelton, CT

Taught regular education class in grade two.

1983-1984 Lafayette Elementary School Shelton, CT

Taught regular education class in grade six.

INTERESTS Traveling, photography, reading, U.S. history, camping, kayaking
REFERENCES Available upon request.