Bianca Valentina Leone

E-Mail: bvleone@buffalo.edu

BL

Certification

Expected certification May 2016: Early Childhood

and Childhood Education in the State of New York
DASA Certified
Mandated Reporter Certification
Expected extension August 2016

Teaching Experience
6th Grade Math Teacher/ 5th-6th Environmental Science BELL
Summer Program (Contracted by NYC Board of Education)

Developed Curriculum for both students facing retention

Developed bridge program for students seeking
preparation of 7th grade material
Created Environmental Activism Program for
Environmental Science Course

Student Teaching Public School 54 Buffalo NY

January 5th, 2015 March 16th, 2015

Redeveloped Violent Weather Unit

Lead Math Unit on Area resulting in 100% passing
with 90% receiving top score
Developed Interdisciplinary Unit to unite Folklore
and World Cultures

Co Teacher Chapel at Cross Point Music Program

March 17th, 2015 May 5th, 2015

Developed Strategized Phonic Lessons

Created Small Group Lesson for Math and ELA
Created Science Unit on Stages of Matter
Created Social Studies Unit on Land Masses

Student Teaching Smallwood Drive Elementary

June 1st, 2015 August 5th, 2015

January 1st, 2014- May 30th, 2014

Manage technological performance tools for

productions
Worked with gifted students to advance
knowledge of music theory
Worked with elementary students to develop
fundamental music skills

Education
University at Buffalo Masters of Education

Initial/ Professional Certification in Early Childhood

and Childhood Education
G.P.A: 3.583

August 2013- June 2015

University at Buffalo Bachelor of Arts

August 2008- June 2012

Interdisciplinary Social Science with a

concentration in Early Childhood Education
Psychology
A.A Environmental Urban Design

Community Involvement
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Worked with a teenager to help develop interpersonal relationships, life goals, and
stronger family values.

Research Experience

Research Inquiry Project: Preparing Students for College Using all Core Subjects
Looks into the developing problem of elimination of non common core subjects in the classroom
Links higher order thinking professions and the study of non common core subjects
Finds ways to create interdisciplinary lessons to fulfill the need of all subjects in the classroom

Leadership
UB Womens Rugby
Captain 2010-2012
NYS Champs 2012

Special Interest
Instrumental Music
Attended F.H LaGuardia H.S of Performing Arts & Music and Art
o Classically and Jazz trained in brass instruments
o Interest in Music Theory

Summary
Motivated and personable University graduate with a positive track record for punctuality and attendance.
Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic with co-workers and clients. Accustomed to handling
sensitive, confidential records. Flexible and versatile able to maintain a sense of professionalism under
pressure. Graceful and competent with ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven
environments. Excellent group/team skills.