Theresa Tiscia

Interests and Qualifications Interest in obtaining a position as middle/high school Social Studies teacher Acquired valuable classroom experience in urban and suburban settings Proficient in many technological areas Interest in furthering education with a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instructional Strategies Education University of New England, 2011-2012 Masters of Arts and Sciences Degree in Curriculum and Instructional Strategies Education Eastern Connecticut State University, 2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Social Sciences, Concentration in Secondary Education (7-12 Certification) Licenses/Certification CT Provisional Educator Certificate, History and Social Studies Grades 7-12 (026) Teaching Experience Naugatuck Public Schools World Civilizations, Grade 9, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, CT, August 2008-June 2009, August 2010-Present Taught classes at the General, College Prep, Honors levels and in the heterogeneous f format Active member of the Freshman History Data Team- collected and analyzed data to set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely (S.M.A.R.T) goals based on C.A.P.T. assessment Active member of the Freshman Team- addressed student issues/successes; implemented strategies to help individual students by collaborating with teachers, guidance, administration, and parents Successful completion of the Connecticut B.E.S.T. program Implemented Scientific Research Based Interventions(S.R.B.I.) for identified students Student Council Advisor- 2010-2012 Adult Education, History and Social Studies, High School Diploma Equivalency Program, Naugatuck High School, November 2009-2011 Taught History and Civics lessons to adult students looking to obtain a high school diploma Social Studies, Grades 7 and 8, Hillside Middle School, Naugatuck, CT, August 2009-2010 Taught 7th and 8th grade Social Studies lessons to heterogeneous classes Active member of Social Studies Data Team Integrated technology in the classroom on a daily basis, particularly Smart Board

U.S. History, Grade 7, Pearson Middle School, Winsted, CT, August 2007-June 2008 Taught U.S. History lessons to a heterogeneous group of students Collaborated with Special Education staff on inclusion of special education students Participated in annual PPT meetings Integrated various technological resources in the classroom on a daily basis Realigned 7th grade Social Studies curriculum in accordance with the CT/National Frameworks Played an active role in the selection of new textbook and resources Conducted one-to-one after-school tutoring for homebound student Participated in various student activities

U.S History, World Geography, Grades 7 and 8, Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT, January 2007-June 2007 (temporary position) Taught U.S. History and World Geography lessons to a heterogeneous group of students Developed various student-centered lesson plans and projects Participated in regular parent-teacher conferences Organized and chaperoned various student activities (i.e. field trips, fundraisers, after-school basketball program, dances) Effectively maintained and managed a constructive learning environment in an urban setting U.S. History, Grades 11 and 12, Lauralton Hall, Milford, CT August 2006-January 2007 (temporary position) Taught U.S. History lessons at the College Prep and Honors levels Developed various student-centered lesson plans Incorporated various uses of technology in daily class routine Advised students in research paper development Participated in Parent/Teacher Conferences, 504 meetings Chaperoned a four-day educational field trip to Washington, D.C. Created a positive and supportive learning environment Student-Teaching/Field Experience Student Teaching: Grade 8, Ledyard Middle School, Gales Ferry, CT, January-May 2006 Field Experience: Killingly Intermediate School, Tolland High School, January-December 2005 Professional Seminars/Development Naugatuck Public Schools: Introduction to newly implemented Common Core Standards (C.C.S.S.), 2012 School Climate Standards Conference, 2011 Scientific Research-Based Intervention (S.R.B.I.) training, 2009-2010 Effective Teaching Strategies and Differentiated Instruction, 2008-2011 Participated in various CT B.E.S.T. Program workshops, 2008-2009 C.A.P.T. Interdisciplinary Scoring Workshop, CT Department of Education, 2008 Pearson Middle School: Professional Learning Community (PLC) Training Bi-monthly PLC department and 7th grade team meetings Social Studies curriculum development Professional Development- Smart Board training and Differentiated Instruction training Park City Magnet School: Technological Training (uses of Smart Board in the classroom) Mentoring Team Meetings Professional Development- reading strategies Eastern Connecticut State University Diversity Seminar- 2005, 2006

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