CHARISSA PICCOTTI-FANNY

4109 Firefly Court Pocono Lake, PA 18347 · 570-606-3447

Charissap77@gmail.com · @MrsPsMusic Room · charissapiccotti.weebly.com

I have a passion for helping both my students and my peers learn and grow. As an educator, I am always
in search of innovative ways to expand learning opportunities. Developing technology and leadership
skills among my peers benefits both students and co-workers by brining 21st century skills into the
classroom.

EXPERIENCE
2018
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTERN, HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
 Create and present professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
 Assist with all aspects of the district technology department, including hardware,
software, network, and servers.
 Proficient in instructional design in Canvas, Blackboard, and Schoology
 Proficient in web design and data management on multiple platforms, including
Centricity, Schoolwires, and Google.
 Experienced in budget management and grant writing.

2009 – PRESENT
MUSIC TEACHER, HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
 General, vocal, and instrumental music teacher, grades 7-8
 Co-Chair of Music Department Curriculum Committee
 Assist in district wide music programs, including Honors Chorus and Music In Our
School Month community events
 Create and present training to department members, including blended learning
concepts
 Monitor visiting college education majors

2009 – 2012
MUSIC TEACHER, HAZLETON AREA VIRTUAL ACADEMY
 Designed music classes for grades 7-12 utilizing BlendedSchools and Blackboard
platforms
 Taught online courses to students in grades 7-12, including flipped instruction
and online direct instruction

2004 – 2009
MUSIC TEACHER, BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
 Responsible for all aspects of music instruction for grades k-8
 2004 – PRESENT
OUTDOOR EMERGENCY CARE INSTRUCTOR, NATIONAL SKI PATROL
 Responsible for lesson planning, curriculum design, and presentation to adult
learners in a blended learning environment
 Responsible for all aspects of emergency care and candidate training

EDUCATION
JANUARY, 2018
M.S. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY, WILKES UNIVERSITY

MAY, 2001
B.MUS., WILKES UNIVERSITY

PROFESSIONAL MEMERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

 PMEA – Professional Music Educators Association

 NAfME – National Association for Music Education
 ISTE – International Society for Technology Education
 Microsoft Innovative Educator - member

REFERENCES
 Kimberly Sharonoff, Music Educator - sharonoffk@hasdk12.org 570-677-0899
 Phil Latella, Principal - latellap@hasdk12.org 570-459-3111 x23500
 William Bock, Music Educator - Worshipguitar1@gmail.com 484-274-1490