ELIZABETH PICCINNINI

56 Maine Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethpiccinnini/
609.760.5223

elizabeth.piccinnini@gmail.com

PROFILE
CERTIFIED, DEDICATED, and PASSIONATE education advocate committed to excellence in teaching. Offer a proven
track record as a performer who provides vision and strategic instruction which optimizes students, families, and curriculum. Known for
being a results-oriented, hands-on teacher with authentic experience in relationship building with students, parents, administrators, and
colleagues.
CORE COMPETENCIES

Learner Assessment

Instructional Best Practices

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Standardized Testing

Special Needs Students /IEP/504

Behavior Modification

Experiential Learning

Sign Language Knowledgeable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOURCE 4 TEACHERS / MISSION ONE, Cherry Hill, NJ

2013 Present

Long Term Leave Replacement Teacher: Kirbys Mill School, Kindergarten

Create and direct all student activities to achieve exceptional quality, developmentally appropriate learning that delivers curriculum which
meets each students needs and achievement level.
Alignment to district Scope & Sequence to ensure that students remain on pace with full-day kindergarten expectations.
Increased regular student assessment in order to inform instruction, recalibrate lesson planning, and demonstrate authentic growth (F&P
Benchmarking, ELA, Quarterly Math Assessment, Writing Assessment, weekly HFW and phonics).
Participated in critical communication with colleagues and families; including a parent meeting to discuss student retention, positive and
challenging student behavior feedback, and professional learning communities.
Collaborated with district behaviorist, school counselor, and other faculty members to positively impact student behavior and increase
engagement with curriculum delivery.
Instructional Assistant Teacher: Kirbys Mill School, Kindergarten & First Grade
Provide direct, student focused intervention strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher. Create unique and differentiated
activities designed to increase student understanding of district curriculum. Support, engage, and encourage the unique attributes of every
student while providing necessary supervision during group activities with all age levels (such as lunch or recess).
Substitute Teacher: Taunton Forge School, Kindergarten, First, Second, & Third Grades
Implement and maintain the lesson plans of the primary classroom teacher in his/her absence, working with a variety of developmental needs
and challenges.
Instruct all assigned classes of various age and grades in the locations and at the times designated, while establishing and maintaining
order in the classroom.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and promote smooth transition of activities and subject matter
Provide all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities. Assisting in upholding and
enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies.
MOORESTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL, Moorestown, NJ (4th Grade)
TABERNACLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Tabernacle, NJ
(1st Grade)

2012
2012-2013

Student Teacher
Supported the teacher by leading small group sessions with students, participating in classroom events, and developing lesson plans
under the host teachers direction. Participated in curriculum writing by collaborating with grade level team to write reading protocols
designed to increase metacognition and emphasize a Balanced Literacy approach. Categorized and analyzed assessments to evaluate
learning. Differentiated instruction to ensure success for all members of classroom community. Cultivated a supportive learning
environment by employing Responsive Classroom techniques. Collaborated with full time Teacher of the Deaf to support hearing

impaired student with any necessary accommodations.

Welcomed additional responsibility and demonstrated ideal teaching
characteristics during monitored observations.
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans, and instructional materials used to teach diverse
subjects in alignment with administrative expectations.
Worked with general education students as well as individuals with specific, high-need learning challenges in both mainstream and
inclusion classroom based settings.
Consistently acknowledged for an aptitude to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive
patterns with positive behavior choices. Engaged in reflective, creative differentiation strategies to meet the needs of special learners, in
coordination with 504 Plans, IEPs, I&RS recommendations, or behavior modification goals.
Quickly became a first to call substitute teacher at the completion of the student teaching and practicum experiences, typically working
several days per week; and personally requested by several full time teachers to take over their classrooms during absences.

MEDFORD YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, Medford, NJ

2010-Present

Registration Director
Volunteer position on the Board of Directors for a non-profit youth organization focused on the power of grass-roots youth athletics in our local
community.
Coordinate registration events for 14 various sports, manage all communications, and facilitate registration process for over 5,000 youth
participants.
Serve on the Executive Board of the organization, which manages all financial matters (an annual operational budget of over $1MM),
solicits, receives, and reviews bids for contracts, and coordinate alignment of commissioners, parents, coaches, and participants.
Represent the organization on the Medford Neighborhood Services Advisory Council, an elected position which coordinates efforts of
larger community stakeholders and interested Town Council leadership.
MERCK CHILD LEARNING CENTER, Whitehouse Station, NJ

2001-2006

Program Director
Managed center operations for an on-site corporate child care center serving 200 children (12 full day classrooms for ages 6 weeks 5
years, and 4 partial day classrooms for ages 5-13 years).
Developed staff of 60 faculty members through recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, and ongoing coaching.
Collaborated with various government agencies to identify services which would benefit children and their families, including Early
Intervention, local and various school district Committees for Preschool Education, NJ Department of Health and Human Services, and
Department of Social Services.
Designed, implemented, and facilitated parenting groups, faculty workshops, and community awareness events.
Operated an annual budget in excess of $750K for curriculum, materials, training, and incentives.
HARBOR CHILD CARE CENTER, Woodbury, Cold Spring Harbor, and Herricks, NY

1997-2001

Head Teacher, Supervising Leader, and Toddler Program Coordinator

Supervised and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum expectations for early childhood faculty, staff, and assistants.
Selected to institute training and development programs for families with significant socio-economic challenges.
Recognized the unique challenges associated with serving a low-income population that included notable numbers of teenage mothers,
homeless families and those in transition, and foster children.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education with STEM concentration; Western Governors University
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction; Western Governors University
NJ and NY Certified Teacher, Elementary Education CEAS
AS Occupational Therapy, Oncology Massage Therapy, Institute for Therapeutic Healing
AWARDS + VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENTS
Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society in Education
SJ Magazine, named Community Family in 2008, 2010, and 2014 in recognition of volunteerism
Habitat for Humanity Board Member / Volunteer
New Jersey Magazine 40 Under 40 List honoree 2014