Louis DeFranza
Professional Profile
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in students, skilled in the design of challenging, enriching and innovative activities that address the diverse needs of all students. Possess outstanding communication skills and is an active team member who effectively collaborates with staff, parents and students.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
M.S. Special Education Long Island University, NY M.S. Instructional Design and Technology (Pending) Walden University Bachelor of Arts Anthropology/Business Economics SUNY Potsdam, NY Professional Certifications Washington State Professional Teacher Certification Special Education CTE
Key Qualifications
Certified in Special Education (K-12) and Career and Technical Education Responsible for teaching and modifying curriculum for all subject areas, grades 9-12 Conduct educational evaluations using a variety of standardized tests Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities. Implement technological approaches to subject material, including the application of online curriculum/learning. Research educational resources on the Internet and assist with information retrieval. Conducted functional behavioral analysis/assessments, using the findings to create a behavior intervention plan
Employment
Special Education/Math/CTE Teacher, March 2007 to present Marysville School District, Marysville WA Special Education Teacher September 2003 June 2006 Dobbs Ferry School District, Dobbs Ferry NY Special Education/Math Specialist/Evaluator (Tenured), September 2000 to August 2003 Greenburgh Central 7, Hartsdale NY
Professional Affiliations
Washington State STEM Association National Teachers Association Washington Educators Association American Society for Training & Development
