Mary Palazzolo

Experience

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  Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2013

  Childcare Worker

  In this position, I provided close supervision of children ages 6 weeks-2 years during weekly hour-long church services as well as special events one to two times per month. I also occasionally oversaw Sunday School classes and led students through classroom activities (grades Pre-K-5).

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  KinderCare Learning Companies

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Teacher's Assistant

  In this position, I acted as “floater” in a daycare center, assisting classroom teachers and center director with activities for infants, toddlers, and early learners (Pre-K and Kindergarten). I also occasionally taught as a substitute in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, ensuring that students were engaged in developmentally-appropriate tasks designed to aid in social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

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  The School District of Philadelphia

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  Academic Tutor

  In this position, I assisted high school seniors with the development and implementation of their senior projects, a state-mandated requirement for graduation. I made weekly outreach visits to the High School of the Future for tutoring sessions and maintained regular email correspondence with students during the week to provide feedback on the progression of their projects, resulting in all students successfully completing the requirements for graduation.

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  Teach For America

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Elementary Teacher

  In this two year placement with Baltimore City Public Schools, I was responsible for developing and implementing curriculum for 30 students in grade 5, as well as differentiating lessons to meet learners’ varying needs. I collaborated with other teachers and administrators to manage student behaviors, implement strategies for growth in students with special needs, and effectively deliver engaging and rigorous lessons. Other responsibilities included conducting home visits to combat chronic absenteeism and consistently implementing Restorative Practices strategies in order to build and maintain positive classroom culture. In 2015, I was nominated for Teach for America's Sue Lehman Award for excellence in teaching among second year corps members. Show less

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  Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  Middle School Language Arts Teacher

  In this position, I collaborated with a team of educators to develop and implement rigorous, engaging, standards-based lessons to students in grades 6-8 in the areas of English (grammar, writing, spelling/vocabulary) and Literature that were differentiated to meet a variety of learners' unique needs. I taught English to students in mixed-ability groups for each grade level, as well as advanced 6th and 8th grade literature courses and a 7th grade literature course for students performing at or below grade level. In 2017, my students' end-of-year standardized test scores met the threshold for the National Blue Ribbon award. Show less

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  East Providence School District

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  Substitute Teacher

  During my employment with East Providence School District, I held two long-term classroom substitute positions, one of which was in a third grade classroom and one as a middle school building substitute. I also held multiple short-term assignments. Across all positions, I provided high-quality instruction to students in grades K-12 on a temporary basis, collaborating with the lead teacher and other grade-level team members to ensure continuity of instruction and classroom management during the lead teacher’s absence. Show less

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  Onward We Learn

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Academics Teacher

  I was responsible for designing and implementing an 8 week academic enrichment curriculum for middle school students enrolled in The College Crusade’s Crusader Academics & Adventure Program (CAAP) based on Common Core State Standards. I provided engaging and rigorous instruction in language arts skills in eight Saturday sessions in the fall and eight in the spring semester while collaborating with college-age mentors to model positive social-emotional skills, teambuilding, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. Show less

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  Crave Food Systems

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

  Operations Specialist

  In this role, I was responsible for managing our new customer onboarding process, including communication of delivery procedures and confirming location instructions, as well as responding to ongoing customer service issues as they arose and coordinating with team members to resolve those issues. I supervised a team of 3-4 delivery drivers to coordinate and execute vendor order dropoffs as well as aggregation and delivery of consumer orders three times a week in two regional markets. I analyzed current operational systems and implemented ongoing adjustments in order to maximizeefficiency, accuracy, and positive customer experience. I also occasionally presented at marketing and promotional events to educate potential customers about the home and workplace farmers market delivery service. Show less

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  Diocese of Providence

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2021

  In this position, where I am filling a maternity leave through the end of the 2019-202 academic year, I am responsible for planning and delivering high-quality instruction to 4th grade students in the areas of math, English language arts, religion, science, and social studies. Additionally, I incorporate social-emotional learning opportunities and utilize restorative practices for the purposes of both behavior management and support as well as building positive class culture. I regularly analyze data from both formative and summative assessments to drive my instruction and provide opportunities for student growth in areas of need. Show less

  • Elementary School Teacher

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Long Term Substitute Teacher

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Woonsocket Education Department

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  Middle School Teacher
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  Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart

  Oct 2023 - now

  Dean of Student Life