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JAMES C. CHIANETTA
OBJECTIVE
To work part time at United Airlines. I am in excellent shape and enjoy being part of a team. Hoping to find part time work to supplement income, stay in shape physically, and use my teamwork and problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
May 2002, George Mason University Fairfax, VA
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction GPA 4.0
Degree concentration: English As A Second Language
Certified: PREK-12.
May 1996, FCPS/George Mason University Fairfax, VA
ESOL Endorsement/ESOL teacher certification
Certified: PREK-12
May 1993, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
Bachelor Of Education GPA 3.7
Certified: K- 6
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2019 – Present
Fairfax County Public Schools
ESOL Assessment Specialist
Welcomes new families registering children in Fairfax County Public Schools from around the world. Performs a variety of assessments to support student placement in grade levels, classes, and curriculum programs. Follows strict testing protocols. Supports schools in welcoming these students and helping them to be successful.
September 1996-June 2019
Fairfax County Public Schools
Little Run Elementary School, Fairfax, VA
Lead ESOL teacher
Ensures that English Language Learners are able to reach a proficient achievement level on state assessments, succeed in English-led classrooms, and fully participate in the community.
Supports diverse student population by leading small-group and individual intervention classes for English Language Learners. In addition, supports the general education classrooms with push-in support for English Language Learners. Assists the school literacy leadership team by creating and delivering professional development to classroom teachers to help them implement strategies in their classrooms for ELLs.
Key responsibilities include:
Working closely with classroom teachers to support students through a variety of strategies, including co-teaching and pushing into classrooms
Collaborating with CLT’s and the instructional leadership team to build differentiated learning plans for scholars
Maintaining consistent communications with families regarding student progress
Lead small groups and individual instruction for ELLs, executing detailed lesson plans mapped to specific content standards
Constantly assessing the needs and growth of students and adjusting instruction to meet student needs accordingly. Utilizes the FCPS EL Data Portfolio.
Administering and analyzing appropriate assessments and using the results to inform instructional next steps. Proficient in administering upper/primary DRAs, WAPT, WIDA Access for ELLs, and other assessment tools.
Using a multitude of instructional strategies that are both rigorous and engaging, and activate students’ background knowledge
Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students’ need.
August 1993-May 1996
Fairfax County Public Schools
Weyanoke Elementary School
General Education Teacher
Full-time, classroom teacher for diverse elementary students in a Title 1 school. Served as the 2nd grade team leader, and patrol sponsor, and Family Life Education/Human Growth and Development for all 5th and 6th grade male students.
Proficient in all Virginia teaching and learning standards, including lesson design, differentiation, assessment, cooperative learning, and the incorporation of technology.
Responsible for teaching students with wide readiness diversity, including special education students (learning disabilities, Asberger’s Syndrome, and emotional disabilities), and cultural diversity, including English Language Learners.
Proficient in student management.
Nominee, Outstanding School-Based Leader
Fairfax County Public Schools (2018)
Cooperating Teacher. Served several times as a cooperating teacher, mentor, and evaluator for a student intern. Provided a variety of work experiences and feedback to a graduate student interested in the ESOL teacher profession.
Trainer Served several years as a member of the FCPS/GMU ESOL Assessment team, led by Teddi Predaris (FCPS), and Dr. Lorraine Valdez-Pierce (GMU). Provided turn-around training to school staffs across FCPS regarding Reading, Writing Listening and Speaking rubrics, which were used for end of year assessments. Turn-around also training provided to teachers following ESOL Lead Teacher Meetings.
School-Based Leader Served as a leader at Little Run Elementary on the following committees: Patrol Sponsor, Real Men Read, FLE/HGD lead mentor and teacher, ESOL lead teacher, FAC, Social Committee Chair, Co-Sponsor for Family Literacy Night,
Presenter, TESOL Conference (2002), and NABE Conference (2002) on the topic of “Accordion Writing.”
REFERENCES
Monica Mohr
Principal
Little Run Elementary School
Fairfax County Public Schools
Colleen Vaughan
Assistant Principal
Little Run Elementary School
Fairfax County Public Schools
Erica Meadows
Educational Specialist, ESOL
Willow Oaks Instructional Services
Fairfax County Public Schools
Angela Rabette
Educational Specialist, ESOL
Willow Oaks Instructional Services
Fairfax County Public Schools
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