Annaliese Piraino

Email: abphkk@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** *****

City: Irwin

State: PA

Zip: 15642

Country: USA

Phone: 724-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $65,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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ANNALIESE B. PIRAINO

Curriculum Vitae

322 Rizzi Drive Irwin, PA 15642

724-***-**** home 724-***-**** cell abphkk@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated, professional, and student-focused Corporate Instructor and Associate Dean/Faculty Development Manager committed to fostering and maintaining student interest while encouraging independent and high-level cognitive thought processes and increasing teacher effectiveness. Skilled at incorporating and teaching cooperative learning activities, technology, and formative and summative assessments into classroom structure, while differentiating instruction based upon students` needs; also in online and hybrid course instruction and design. Experienced with professional faculty development and management, and with secondary and college level instruction, students, and lesson/curriculum design.

JOB RELATED SKILLS & STREGNTHS:

Public Speaking & Teaching

Multi-disciplinary Lesson Design

Interpersonal Communication

Written Communication

Job Placement & Interviewing

Community Building & Relations

Faculty Training & Development

Curriculum Design & Writing

Administrative Tasks

Teacher Development

Online Instruction & Design

Adult Education & Theory

Student Affairs & Satisfaction

Student Engagement & Retention

Collaborative Learning

Student-Centered Learning

Formative/Summative Assessments

Critical Thinking & Analysis

Qualitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Statistics & Research Interpretation

EDUCATION:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate of Philosophy in Communications Media & Instructional Design

Currently Enrolled, Present Focus on Communications and Media Theory & Research

Part-time Faculty, Research in Communications Media, December 2012

Graduate Assistant for Dr. James Lenze

Duquesne University/Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science in Education, Secondary English Concentration

Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Honors Society Member

Related Course Work

Teaching English and Communication

Instructional Techniques

History of American Education

Counseling Across the Lifespan

Research Aims & Method

Politics & Renaissance Drama

Certification Studies-Secondary English

Pennsylvania Certification-Secondary English, Composition & Literature

University of Pennsylvania/Philadelphia, PA

Penn Literacy Network Graduate Studies in Education

Selected as only Faculty Teacher Participant

Related Course Work

Writing across the Curriculum

Reading across the Curriculum

University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Rhetoric

Concentration in English Writing

Related Course Work

Rhetorical Criticism & Process

TV and Society

Journalism I and II

Communication Process

Mass Communication Process

Organizational Process

Theories of Persuasion

Argument

Evidence

Small Group Communication

Deviance and Social Control

Communication Research Capstone

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

ITT Technical Institute/Tarentum, PA

Northeast District Associate Dean, General Studies, August 2011-Present:

Observe, monitor, and assess general education faculty ensuring productivity and adherence to ITT quality and compliance standards.

Train and assist faculty members with the implementation of student -centered and differentiated learning according to ITT`s Mission Statement.

Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, alumni, employees, and public interest groups to help facilitate community relations for the campus.

Nominated and selected for ITT`s National Curriculum Committee, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Composition, within one year of Associate Dean Position.

Develop, maintain, and oversee campus tutoring program, including scheduling and other activities.

Monitor grades, engagement rates, attendance, and overall success of all students to proactively assess and meet students` needs.

Interview and recommend general education faculty to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Develop and deliver various in-service and professional development activities and seminars.

Advise and monitor faculty compliance with ITT policies and procedures.

Complete and communicate faculty expectations and performance reviews, including observations, to instructors and Dean.

Oversee and ensure compliance with Faculty Development plans for each instructor in accordance with State and ACICS guidelines.

Facilitate, monitor, schedule, and develop online portions of ground and hybrid classes.

Assist Career Services Director in student placement, professional portfolio development, and community outreach.

Communications & English Instructor, June 2008-Present:

Teach various Communications and English classes including Group Dynamics & Theory, Argument & Debate, Composition I, Professional Portfolio and Career Development, and others.

Establish strong and lasting relationships with students and community leaders helping with professional placement.

Foster respect from students that helps maintain high attendance and class completion rates.

Earned numerous reviews from students which praise my compassion and enthusiasm as their instructor.

Independently develop student-centered lesson plans for writing classes, debate classes, and individual students.

Work side-by-side with Dean developing educational improvement plans for academically challenged students.

Utilize technology and other creative methods to promote interactive, visual learning.

Consistently earn -Very Exceptional Results- on quarterly observation evaluations.

McKeesport Area High School/McKeesport, PA

English Instructor, August 2008-August 2011:

English 11: Survey of American Lit, English 12: Survey of British Lit, and PSSA English 12 Instructor.

Develop and implement curriculum according to SAS Common Core Standards, PA State Standards, and PA Assessment Anchors for all classes, including PSSA Recovery English 12 class new to the district.

Corroborate daily with Special Education Instructors and Aides to advance learning and success of struggling and special needs students including those with noncompliant behavior, learning disabilities, and physical challenges.

Differentiate instruction according to students` needs uncovered through the employment of formative and summative assessments during instruction.

Completed course I: Classrooms for the Future (CFF) training.

Incorporate technology through the use of the Promethean Board, ActiVotes, ActivExpressions, PowerPoint, and other creative methods, to engage students with interactive, visual learning.

Earned -Distinguished- reviews on PA semi-annual employee evaluations.

Received -Exemplary- reviews from PA Department of Education Distinguished Educator.

Represent district in the University of Pennsylvania`s Graduate School of Education Critical Reading and Writing Workshop (PIIC).

Facilitate and organize homebound instruction for injured student in all necessary subjects.

Prepare students for, and proctor PSSA and SAT exams.

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INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE:

National Curriculum Committee Member, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Composition March 2012-Present:

Review existing program curriculums and make recommendations for changes.

Evaluate data to determine the most effective teaching methods and strategies for implementation.

Analyze current and possible textbooks for relevance and effectiveness.

Draft and revise curriculums, including tests, resources, rubrics, syllabi, etc.

Attend semi-annual conferences and workshops at Corporate Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Meet with Pearson publishers to discuss textbook changes, errors, proposals, and supplemental resources.

Train home campus employees and management on curriculum changes and guidelines.

Penn Literacy Network Graduate Studies in Education (PLN/PIIC) District Member, 2010-2011

Selected as one of two instructors to represent MCKASD (McKeesport Area School District).

Taught new methods learned while at seminar to district English Teachers.

Focus in writing and reading across the curriculum teaching methodology.

Extensive training in differentiated instruction and student-centered learning pedagogies.

Wrote potential lesson plans, class activities, and cross-curricular school unit plan.

Completed 4.5 graduate credit hours.

Earned 4.0 grade-point-average throughout the year.

Earned 4.0 grade on final project (Understanding by Design/Backwards Design) school unit plan.

MAPS (My Action Plan For Success) Committee Member: The Consortium for Public Education, 2010-2011

Attended Hidden Valley Leadership Retreat, June 2011.

Selected as one of two instructors to represent MCKASD on panel.

Attended bi-annual meetings through Penn State University, November 2010 and May 2011.

Participated in Seminars on Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Life with Mark Prensky.

Focused on development of MAPS plan for entire district, including -effort-based achievement,- -engagement of the whole child,- and student -personalization.-

Wrote potential lesson plans, unit plans, and school-wide activities.

MCKASD Home-school Instructor, September 2010-June 2011

Met with and instructed student home due to injury.

Assisted with Math, Chemistry, Cosmetology, American Government, English, and other curriculums.

Acted as an intermediary between student/parent and faculty/administration.

Assisted with online course assignments and material.

Developed personalized lesson plans in each discipline to meet the needs of the student.

MCKASD CFF Training, September 2010-June 2012

Completed Classrooms for the Future trainings for implementation in the classroom.

Learned and implemented technologies including Promethean Boards, ActiVotes, ActivExpressions, etc.

Completed certification levels I and II.

UPG Press Staff-Writer, December 2002 -June 2004

Completed journalism news-story assignments as directed.

Interviewed and developed relationships with University Administration including Dean and President.

Multiple front-page stories; UPG Press award

Worked one-on-one with faculty director, and nominated to take role of Editor.

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CLASSES TAUGHT:

College - ITT Technical Institute June 2008 - Present

Composition I - The intent of this course is to lay a firm foundation in process writing, paragraph patterns and writing essays. The course also introduces the student to the research process by walking them through a research paper. Other major areas of concentration include illustration, comparison/contrast, cause and effect, peer review, and resume and cover letter design.

Composition II: Argument & Debate ~ This course focuses on appropriate rhetoric structures and styles for analytical and argumentative writing. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, reading skills, and elements of research in the information age. Other major areas of concentration include debate and deliberation, logical fallacies, evidence, and current events.

Group Dynamics & Theory ~ In this course, students examine the elements of successful teams and small decision making groups. Emphasis is on communication, critical thinking and group process techniques. Other major areas of concentration include communication theory, managing group conflict, group leadership, meeting effectiveness, and group presentations.

Professional Portfolio & Development ~ In this course, students plan and compile their final career objective projects in the form of a portfolio. Instruction on interviewing procedures and writing business communications is included in this course. Other major areas of concentration include self-assessment, developing an employment search marketing profile and plan, electronic and traditional job search techniques, tools, and documents, interview skill building, and networking strategies.

McKeesport Area High School August 2008-June 2011

English 12: Survey of British Literature ~ Beginning with the Medieval Period, and progressively moving through history, this class covers the major British works of each era. Focused on reading, writing, analysis, and history, the class presents a wide array of genres including poetry, drama, short stories, and novels.

* English 11: Survey of American Literature ~ Beginning with the Native Americans, and ending with present day, this class offers exposure to the most prominent works written throughout American history. Other focuses include PSSA preparation, research paper development, poetry, and various other American topics.

* PSSA English 12 ~ A remedial course required of students that do not earn a passing grade on their PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment), this class covers topics including basic sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, reading skills, and basic essay format.

PRESENTATIONS:

Piraino, Annaliese. "Making Courses Relevant." March In-Service. ITT Technical Institute. Pittsburgh Mills

Mall, Tarentum. 25 Apr. 2012. Lecture.

-- "Differentiated Instruction Across the Curriculum." December In-Service. ITT Technical Institute.

Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Tarentum. 8 Feb. 2012. Lecture.

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS:

COABE (Commission on Adult Basic Education)

PSLA (Pennsylvania School Librarians Association)

Phi Kappa Phi

NCTE (National Council for Teachers of English)

NEA (National Education Association)

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EXPERIENCE:

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh, PA

Assistant Director of Admissions, 2005-2007:

Worked one-on-one with high school candidates pursuing admission.

Consistently met and exceeded weekly requirements for recruiting new students.

Developed relationships and assisted students in their academic decisions while transitioning into college life.

Conducted student interviews, screened potential candidates, and helped coordinate and facilitate open-house events.

Assisted candidates and their families with financial aid, scheduling and other necessary preparations for admission.

Quickly promoted from AI`s online division to a ground school representative.

Acknowledged and abided by company`s vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principals, values, and code of ethics.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

McKeesport Area High School

Sharon Spada, English Department Chair: 412-***-****

Karen Chapman, Principal: 412-***-****

Timothy Gabauer, Superintendent: 412-***-****

ITT Technical Institute

Heather Solomon, Dean of Academic Affairs: 412-***-****

Joshua Joseph, Director: 724-***-****

Vivian Mack, Former Associate Dean/Manager: 412-***-****

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