Patricia Piccolo
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Classroom Teacher with a proven track record at St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, excelling in classroom management and parent-teacher communication. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and technology integration, fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and self-esteem. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative improvement initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School
01.2019 - Current
- CoPS - Community of Practice
- DOSCEL Leadership Program
- Matt Sexton Numeracy Development
- Level Leader - Year 6
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and build supportive home-school connections.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaving.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and foster interactive learning experiences.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Classroom Teacher
Crest Education
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
Classroom Teacher
St. Therese's Catholic Primary School
06.2009 - 12.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding and retention of core subjects.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Managed classroom environment, fostering positive behaviour and encouraging active participation.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and development opportunities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching techniques and stay updated on best practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
EAL Support
Crest Education
10.2007 - 02.2008
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and build supportive home-school connections.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Classroom Teacher
Five Elms Primary School
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated classroom management techniques to promote a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction as necessary.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and foster interactive learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Cambridge Junior School
Department Of Education
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education - B. Prim. Ed. - Education
Rhodes University
East London, South Africa12-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Classroom safety
- Lesson plan development
- Student development
- Cooperative learning
- Excursion planning
- Project-based learning
- School improvement
- Peer tutoring
- Extracurricular activities
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School
01.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Crest Education
01.2018 - 12.2018
Classroom Teacher
St. Therese's Catholic Primary School
06.2009 - 12.2017
EAL Support
Crest Education
10.2007 - 02.2008
Classroom Teacher
Five Elms Primary School
12.2006 - 09.2007
Cambridge Junior School
Department Of Education
01.2003 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Primary Education - B. Prim. Ed. - Education
Rhodes University