Management Air Force
Resume:
MARK A. CAPONIGRO
Athens, Georgia 30606
E-mail: *************@*********.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Instructional Technology
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
* Master of Education degree in Instructional Design and Development from The University of Georgia.
* Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University.
* Georgia Professional Educator Certificate in Early Childhood Education P-5 and Middle Grades 4-8 with
concentrations in Reading, Science, and Social Science at Level T-5.
* Eight years teaching in the elementary setting; six years in third grade at Cedar Hill Elementary in
Lawrenceville, Georgia and two years in second grade at Yorkshire Elementary in Manassas, Virginia.
* Two years management experience running for-profit educational centers serving various SES students.
* Strengths in: communication with adults and children, technology integration, subject content knowledge,
lesson delivery, curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, learning activity development,
maximizing business profitability, orchestrating community marketing plans, and managing others.
* Through teaching, mentoring, and tutoring opportunities, organized and implemented lesson plans,
teaching strategies, and proper student behavior management practices for children functioning at, above,
or below grade level in a variety of subject areas.
* While tutoring and mentoring, was known as a positive, personable mentor with a strong reputation for
helping students achieve success in subjects they once had severe, below grade level type deficiencies.
* Received five United States Air Force awards for two years of participation in both the Bolling Air Force
Base 11th Wing Mentoring Program, a community outreach mentoring program with DC Public Schools,
and Growing Together Inc., a non-profit tutoring organization also in Washington, DC.
* Appeared in the October 8, 1999 edition of The Beam, the Bolling Air Force Base weekly newspaper,
as a frequent volunteer for the 11th Wing Mentoring/DC Reads This Summer Program (the summer
docket for the 11th Wing Mentoring Program) at Mary Church Terrell Elementary in Washington, DC.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gwinnett County Public Schools:
Teacher, Third Grade 2004 to present
Taught 130 children over a six year period at Cedar Hill Elementary, a Title I school in Lawrenceville,
Georgia. Planned and provided appropriate learning experiences for students based on district Academic
Knowledge and Skills and Georgia Professional Standards curriculums. Provided an atmosphere and
environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals.
Supervised students in a variety of school related settings. Monitored, evaluated, and assessed student
learning. Communicated and interacted with students, parents, staff, and community. Developed, selected,
and modified instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintained appropriate
records. Followed required procedures and practices. Oversaw appropriate use and care of equipment,
materials, and facilities. Integrated technology into applicable lessons. Used diverse classroom management
strategies to ensure optimal achievement. Multiple years experience in After School and Summer School.
* Worked closely with school principal and assistant principals to perform grade-level administrative and
mentoring duties as co-grade chairperson during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years.
MARK A. CAPONIGRO
SCORE! Educational Centers:
Center Director, Advantage Program Director, Assistant Director 2002 to 2004
Through an interactive computer curriculum, tutored 3-17 year old children of varying ability levels on a
variety of subject areas in the Reston, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland Centers. Helped children make
significant, measurable academic progress, improve self-confidence so as to become independent learners,
and develop a love of learning. Worked closely with parents, teachers, and the surrounding communities to
better ensure each child s success at attaining their academic goals. Managed the overall operations and
performance of the Advantage Program. Designed marketing plans to optimize Center profitability and
growth while handling operational issues. Hired, trained, and oversaw Directors and part-time tutors.
Provided strong vision and effective leadership while managing the Center staff, ensuring they were
challenged, motivated, productive, and happy. Worked closely with home office and regional management
to coordinate company efforts in revolutionizing education with opportunities for learning and growth.
* Personally serviced over 20 students from poorly performing Baltimore City Public Schools. Funding
was provided through Supplemental Education Services, also known as the No Child Left Behind Act.
Prince William County Public Schools:
Teacher, Second Grade 2000 to 2002
Taught approximately 50 different second grade students during a two-year period at Yorkshire Elementary
in Manassas, Virginia. As a second grade teacher, my responsibilities included: teaching a variety of
subjects ranging from reading, writing, word study, and mathematics to technology, science, and social
studies, designing and implementing lesson plans of varying difficulty, introducing classroom management
plans that allowed all students to learn with little disruption, testing and evaluation of student achievement,
interaction with students parents or guardians, following and contributing to the PWCPS and Virginia
Standards of Learning curriculums, and participating in school and county continuing education courses.
* Demonstrated versatility by teaching at-risk students in the Summer School program while serving on the
PWCPS Gifted Committee, an entity assisting teachers with gifted and talented instructional practices.
United States Air Force:
Personnel Apprentice, Tutor, Mentor 1998 to 2000
Reported to the supervisor of Career Enhancements/Reenlistments issues for approximately 4000 military
customers. This job required the processing of reenlistment, extension, and other retainability situations for
retirement, temporary duties, continental United States or overseas moves, and Professional Military
Education courses for all active duty personnel assigned to Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. Also
volunteered with the 11th Wing Mentoring Program and Growing Together, Inc. to mentor 6-12 year olds.
* Graduated from the Personnel Apprentice training course as the Distinguished Graduate.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Iowa State University, 1998
131.5 credit hours
Continuing Education Graduate Coursework, George Mason University, 2000, 2001
6 credit hours
Master of Education, Instructional Design and Development, University of Georgia, 2009
36 credit hours
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