Carol DeFroscia

2986 NW 91st Avenue

Coral Springs,Florida 33065

(954) 348-4333

Education

B.A. Elem. Ed Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida with ESOL Endorsement 1996-1999

A.A. Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, Florida 1993-1996

Certifications:

Media Specialist k-12

English 5-9

Gifted Endorsement

Teaching Experience

Pre-Student Teaching:Verde Elementary School, Boca Raton, Florida

Sept.-Dec. 1998, 4th Grade Class

Coral Springs Middle School, Coral Springs,

Florida, Jan. -May 1999, 6th Grade Social Studies/Science/Math Class

Student Teaching: Crystal Lake Middle school, Pompano Beach, Florida, Aug.-Dec. 1999

7th Grade Regular Geography Class

6th Grade Advanced/Magnet Language

Arts Class

Teaching: Forest Glen Middle School, Coral Springs, Florida

Feb. 2000-Present

6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Math

6th Grade/8th Grade Language Arts

Summer School Math-Various Grades

Media Specialist: Forest Glen Middle School 2007-2010

Skills and Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed NESS Program;
  • Serve on the technology committee;
  • Head of the sixth grade learning communities/curriculum mapping;
  • Serve as team leader;
  • Implement successful classroom management plans;
  • Keep records, grades, records, and files of students’ behaviors and work;
  • Design and complete bulletin boards;
  • Construct lesson plans that include adaptations for different learning styles;
  • Construct lesson plans that meet the needs of diverse learners, ESE, and ESOL students;
  • Assess instructional planning, delivery, and student progress;
  • Assess students writing using the Six Traits and FCAT Writes Rubric;
  • Successfully given the FCAT test with no invalidations;
  • Communicate student progress through weekly informal progress reports;
  • Communicate with parents via e-mail, web page, telephone, mail, and parent conferences weekly;
  • Attend grade level, faculty, and school committee meetings;
  • Attend various in-service workshops.

Library Skills

  • Responds to numerous reference questions on a daily basis, referring students to appropriate resources and offering training in research techniques.
  • Performs regular cataloging of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data, and building a strong knowledge base of the library’s materials.
  • Consolidated serial collection: Created spreadsheet to track subscriptions, selected additional magazines to enhance the collection, and ensured accurate and timely payment of over 40 subscriptions.
  • Created displays for seasonal and special occasions such as: Poetry Month, Black History Month, Banned Books Week, as well as other school related activities.
  • Supervised volunteers in specific library duties including shelving, processing, and special projects (such as Book Fairs).
  • Devised and aided in the development of the library media curriculum, instituted online databases, increased information resource collection, and successfully aligned with curriculum development initiatives.
  • Researched, analyzed, and collaborated with colleagues to implement information supporting and enhancing curriculum development by integrating information skills and technology into the curriculum.
  • Effectively used books, current professional journals, and the Internet to generate effective ideas for library purchases, significantly increasing student interest and participation.
  • Reviewed and purchased appropriate student-centered library materials within allocated budget, ensuring selections were relevant to students’ interests and would contribute to academic success.

Related Experience

  • Tutored in Reading, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math from 4th to 10th grade students. January 94-Present;
  • Volunteered 30 hours in an ESOL and VE Classroom;
  • Administered IRI to students of various grade levels;
  • Attended multi-cultural workshops and in-service sessions.

Technology

  • Member of the technology committee
  • Aided in the development of a multimedia presentation for open house.
  • Proficient on PC’s and Macintosh computers, Blackboard, AppleWorks, Word, FileMaker, Netscape, Microsoft Explorer, Firefox, Quarterdeck Mail, and the Internet;
  • Proficient with Pinnacle software;
  • Continued education of recent technology developments through in-service workshops and current literature.
  • Created class web page to aid in teacher to student communication and teacher to parent communication.
  • Proficient in Destiny Quest automated library system.

References

  • Mrs. Krista Martel. Language Arts Department Head, Lyons Creek Middle
  • Mr.Joe Vargo. University Supervisor, FAU, Davie Campus
  • Mrs. Cindy Prata-Thomas. Social Studies Department Head, Lyons Creek Middle
  • Mrs. Devarn Flowers. Principal, Pembroke Pines Charter School
  • Mrs. Kitty Donovan. Assistant Principal, Silver Lakes Middle School
  • Mr. Jim McDermott. Principal, Forest Glen Middle School
  • Mrs. Karen Karras. Assistant Principal, Pompano Middle School
  • Mrs. Ruthann Gilloly. Reading Specialist, Forest Glen Middle School
  • Mrs. Nichelle Williams. ESOL Coordinator, Forest Glen Middle School
  • Mr. Andrew Kimmel. Language Arts Department Head, Forest Glen Middle School

Professional Association Memberships:

  • NEA Member since 2003
  • Member of the Professional Association of Teachers- 2004
  • Broward Teachers Union

Staff Development leadership Activities:

  • Certified in Clinical Educator Training
  • Certified in Gifted Education
  • Trained in the Six Traits of Writing
  • Literary Textbook Coordinator
  • Textbook Chairperson
  • Trained in Read XL
  • Trained in Paidea

Awards:

  • Technology (Creation of a website for student and parent use)
  • Team leader Award
  • Teacher of the Year 2006