Teacher

Joey Giordano

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Grasonville, Maryland 21638

SUMMARY

Passionate, student-centered educator with diverse experiences as an elementary school teacher, a middle school special education teacher, and a teaching assistant for psychology courses. Known for creating engaging lessons, adapting flexibly to individual learning needs, and driving meaningful growth in student understanding. SKILLS

Teaching, curriculum development, communication, organization, adaptability, classroom management, time management, lesson planning, tutoring EDUCATION

George Mason University Jan. 2o22 – June 2023

M.Ed., summa cum laude

Curriculum and Instruction

James Madison University Aug. 2014 – May 2018

B.A., cum laude

Psychology

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

EXPERIENCE

Fairfax County Public Schools Aug. 2022 – May 2024 6th Grade Teacher; 1st and 6th Grade Student Teacher

● Motivated students through engaging lessons that developed students’ communication and problem-solving skills.

● Taught math, science, social studies, language arts, and health in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.

● Strengthened students’ communication skills through structured discussions. Joey Giordano Page 2

EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Smithsonian Associates July 2022 – Aug. 2022

Summer Camp Instructor

● Enhanced students’ understanding of difficult concepts related to the human brain, flight, and ancient civilizations.

● Fostered students’ observation skills by highlighting key features in Smithsonian museums and explaining their historical and cultural significance. High Road School of Lockerman Middle School Feb. 2020 – June 2021 Lead Special Education Teacher; Assistant Special Education Teacher

● Filled substantial learning gaps, motivated reluctant students, and dramatically improved test scores of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

● Successfully managed simultaneous online and in-person hybrid instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turning Point Education Services July 2019 – Feb. 2020 Registered Behavior Technician

● Improved the social and language skills of children on the autism spectrum by implementing behavior interventions.

● Protected children by blocking their self-injurious behavior. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Aug. 2018 – Apr. 2019 Graduate Student, Psychology

● Learned and examined research on social psychology topics including perspective-taking, social connection, and stereotype threat.

● Developed knowledge in cultural psychology, statistics, and research methods. James Madison University Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2017

Teaching Assistant: Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Behavior Analysis, Psychological Measurement and Statistics

● Increased students’ understanding and exam performance by presenting engaging review sessions.

● Successfully tutored students, graded course assessments, and proctored exams.

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