LINDA GIACOMINI
Hendersonville
Summary
Experienced teacher with solid background in early childhood settings over 13-year career. Highly observant and student-focused with expertise in promoting positive social development while cultivating children's natural curiosities. Involve families and community to boost student learning opportunities with solid support networks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Kind Behavioral Health
07.2023 - Current
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and ASL communication.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
Online 3rd Grade Teacher
Thimmig Elementary School
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements.
- Used 27J tools, such as Lexia, for instruction support.
- Focused on engaging students in online learning and fostering an online classroom community.
- Advocated for students who were falling further behind while facing the challenges that come with online school.
- Collaborated with teammates and used district support for reading intervention lessons.
Lead Teacher
Joe Shoemaker Elementary
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Created and maintained rich learning environment with diverse strategies to engage students and deliver enriching play based educational opportunities.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques through restorative justice practice.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students through expeditionary style learning.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support in a diverse community with 28 different languages spoken at the school.
Lead Teacher
Paddington Station Preschool
10.2008 - 05.2015
- Developed personal pedagogical approach for ECE classroom by focusing on play-based, hands-on curriculum that promotes student interest and receptive learning.
- Provided critical support during sensitive school crisis by: mitigating enrollment loss through personal, at-home visits with parents, reinforcing positive image of school via phone calls and outreach, and reestablishing trust with the community.
- Established home visits, parent pot lucks, class socials and classroom clean up nights to build community within the classroom.
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Developed and created own curriculum tailored to students interests and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science, Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO2010
Skills
- Innovative curriculum development through expeditionary learning
- Calm and patient
- Effectively partners with parents
- Experience teaching and identifying students with special needs
Community Involvement
Volunteer, Colfax Community Network, 2015
* Tutored at-risk youth through their after school program.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Kind Behavioral Health
07.2023 - Current
Online 3rd Grade Teacher
Thimmig Elementary School
08.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Teacher
Joe Shoemaker Elementary
08.2015 - 03.2020
Lead Teacher
Paddington Station Preschool
10.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science, Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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