Stephanie Romano
Arlington
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Team Leader
JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
- Represents the fifth grade team at monthly meetings. Advocates for fifth grade teacher and student needs while contributing to a positive school climate through collaborative decision-making, strategic planning, monitoring and effect communication.
- Manages and facilitates fifth grade activities and serves as a liaison to other teams and service providers such as speech therapists, ESOL teachers, and special education resource personnel.
- Coordinates, and manages team activities, and events such as field trips, parent conferences, grade-level functions, and vertical articulation activities.
- Schedules and conducts team meetings.
- Assists with the development of school schedules and calendars.
- Identifies needs related to the acquisition and use of instructional technologies.
- Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting testing.
- Serves as a resource to substitute teachers.
Teacher
JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
2020.08 - Current
- Teach fifth grade English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Health based on Benchmark Universe Curriculum and MDSE standards to class of up to 25 students through clear objectives for all lessons, units, and writing assignments
- Collaborate with ESOL and Special Education teachers in order to fit students educational needs
- Create and adapt lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group student-centered activities
- Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade the performance of students.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, counselors, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance
- Serve on different school committees – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, grade level leader of Kid Chats, Master Schedule committee, and teacher social committee.
Teacher
St Agnes School
2017.08 - 2020.06
- Taught fourth grade ELA, Math, Religion, Social Studies and fifth grade Social Studies based on Archdiocese of Baltimore standards and MDSE standards to classes of up to 25 students through clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Prepared, administered, and graded assessments in order to evaluate students’ progress
- Participated in and conduct parent teacher conferences, advising parents on child’s progress and how to best support their child’s needs
- Served on the New Student Admission Board, Social Committee, and the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Team
- Provide after school tutoring for students struggling in Math
- Sponsor of It’s Academic.
Head Coach
Fort Myer Swim Team
2016.05 - 2019.08
- Managed a team of 175 swimmers and three assistant coaches, communicated with parents, and created meet line-ups
- Instructed kids ages 4-18 with different skill levels
- Created and executed practice plans developed around the swimmers’ skill levels
- Managed new practice plans based on level of improvement
- Met with parents regarding swimmers progress and meet results
- Instructed students of different background and learning levels.
Education
Master of Education - Instruction & Curriculum
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05.2017
Skills
- Instructing and monitoring
- Lesson Planning
- Communication skills
- Differentiation
- Google suite
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Active listening
- Problem Solving
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
Position
Teacher
Dates
08/2017-Present
Certification
MD Educator Certification
Professional Eligibility Certificate: Social Studies 7-12 and Elementary Education 1-6
Timeline
5th Grade Team Leader
JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
Teacher
JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
2020.08 - Current
Teacher
St Agnes School
2017.08 - 2020.06
Head Coach
Fort Myer Swim Team
2016.05 - 2019.08
Master of Education - Instruction & Curriculum
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
MD Educator Certification
Professional Eligibility Certificate: Social Studies 7-12 and Elementary Education 1-6
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