Lauren D'Ambra Faggella
3 Eaton Place #2R • Salem MA 01970
Phone: (561) 676-5314 • Email: [email protected]
Professional Content Portfolio:
https://laurenfaggella.contently.com/
Professional and Innovative Educator, with three years’ experience using standards-based curriculum and data-based assessment tools to deliver instruction in all basic subjects for primary- and intermediate-grade children. Background in serving the needs of a culturally and socioeconomically diverse population in a high-needs Title I school.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Content Strategy Manager, September 2019-Present
The Academy at Penguin Hall
Wenham, MA
Content Strategy Manager, May 2017-April 2019
Summit Learning
Redwood City, CA/Remote
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Third Grade Teacher, August 2014 – June 2015
EMMA G. WHITEKNACT ELEMENTARY, East Providence, RI
Title I (63% eligible for free/reduced lunch) East Providence school with a population of 275 students: 58% White, 17% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. About 15% students receive special education services.
Taught Common Core-based curriculum in all subject areas: reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Planned weekly with grade-partner and dedicated ELL teacher.
Contributions:
Third Grade Teacher, August 2013 – June 2014
MYRON J. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY, Rumford, RI
East Providence school with a population of 422 students: 79% white, 7% Multiracial, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, and 2% Asian. About 18% of students receive special education services.
Facilitated and guided student learning in reading; writing; math; science; social studies; and social-emotional development. Plan lessons, individually and as part of a team, in accordance with district’s curriculum framework.
Contributions:
Workshop Curriculum Writer, July – August 2012
Academic Enhancement Center, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Graduate Assistant, January 2011 – December 2012
Office of Teacher Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, RI June 2013/December 2014
Teacher Certification/Masters in Elementary Education
ELON UNIVERSITY, Elon, NC May 2005
Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, April 2013 – August 2013
VOLUNTEERS IN PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS (Alan Feinstein Elementary on Broad), Spring 2012
HEALTHY FOODS, HEALTHY FAMILIES (Farm Fresh Rhode Island), Fall 2011
PROFICIENCY IN TECHNOLOGY
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3 Eaton Place #2R • Salem MA 01970
Phone: (561) 676-5314 • Email: [email protected]
Professional Content Portfolio:
https://laurenfaggella.contently.com/
Professional and Innovative Educator, with three years’ experience using standards-based curriculum and data-based assessment tools to deliver instruction in all basic subjects for primary- and intermediate-grade children. Background in serving the needs of a culturally and socioeconomically diverse population in a high-needs Title I school.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Content Strategy Manager, September 2019-Present
The Academy at Penguin Hall
Wenham, MA
Content Strategy Manager, May 2017-April 2019
Summit Learning
Redwood City, CA/Remote
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Third Grade Teacher, August 2014 – June 2015
EMMA G. WHITEKNACT ELEMENTARY, East Providence, RI
Title I (63% eligible for free/reduced lunch) East Providence school with a population of 275 students: 58% White, 17% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. About 15% students receive special education services.
Taught Common Core-based curriculum in all subject areas: reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Planned weekly with grade-partner and dedicated ELL teacher.
Contributions:
- Created instructional videos to help guide students’ in learning and applying mathematics skills independently.
- Taught high-needs after-school program for grades 2 and 3 in reading and mathematics; students were selected based on quarterly benchmark assessment data.
- Planned and coordinated grade 3 field trip to the Audobon Environmental Center, ensuring that trip content aligned with curriculum standards, as part of a grade 3 project on the wetlands environment.
- Orchestrated weekly reading buddy sessions between students in grades 3 and 1 to encourage positive student mentoring roles and build students’ reading accuracy and fluency.
- Held active role on Title I Committee and PTA, helping to plan and volunteer for multiple events and initiatives.
Third Grade Teacher, August 2013 – June 2014
MYRON J. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY, Rumford, RI
East Providence school with a population of 422 students: 79% white, 7% Multiracial, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, and 2% Asian. About 18% of students receive special education services.
Facilitated and guided student learning in reading; writing; math; science; social studies; and social-emotional development. Plan lessons, individually and as part of a team, in accordance with district’s curriculum framework.
Contributions:
- 53% of students exceeded end-of-year reading target using focused and comprehensive instruction based on assessment data and student learning needs.
- Met weekly with beginning-teacher mentor to discuss and reflect on teaching and learning progress; plan lessons and interventions; and analyze student performance data.
- Introduced classroom website to communicate with and provide resources to students and their families outside of school.
- Planned and implemented school-wide reading week display and activity as a contributing member of the reading week committee.
- Field-tested the PARCC assessment for grade 3, attending professional development training and coordinating with administration and other participating grade 3 teachers.
Workshop Curriculum Writer, July – August 2012
Academic Enhancement Center, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
- Conducted in-class observations /interviews of incoming cohort of students in the Talent Development Program, assessing learning strengths and gaps
- Collaborated with workshop content team to brainstorm and create fall and spring workshops (based on observations and assessments), including learning objectives and activities
Graduate Assistant, January 2011 – December 2012
Office of Teacher Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
- Performed short-term research projects and collected data as requested by Director of the Office of Teacher Education
- Instructed URI 101 course for incoming freshmen, including syllabus and curriculum development
- Assisted in organizing cooperating teacher training sessions and disseminating information to
- Served as initial point of contact for incoming calls/visitors
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, RI June 2013/December 2014
Teacher Certification/Masters in Elementary Education
ELON UNIVERSITY, Elon, NC May 2005
Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, April 2013 – August 2013
- Served as a Play Guide for various exhibits, monitoring safety and guiding ‘play’ interactions
VOLUNTEERS IN PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS (Alan Feinstein Elementary on Broad), Spring 2012
- Assisted grade K classroom teacher, at Alan Feinstein Elementary on Broad Street, by working with individual and small groups of students in reading
HEALTHY FOODS, HEALTHY FAMILIES (Farm Fresh Rhode Island), Fall 2011
- Assisted coordinators in delivering and creating health curriculum materials and activities, in Spanish and English, for families on SNAP program
PROFICIENCY IN TECHNOLOGY
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- Evernote; Adobe Creative Suite; WordPress; ShowMe; Google docs