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Francesca Zangara

SAN DIEGO

Summary

Dynamic and experienced U.S. History Teacher with expertise in curriculum development, student engagement, and historical research. Committed to fostering collaborative learning environments and implementing innovative strategies to enhance student comprehension.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

U.S. History Teacher, Department Chair

SDUSD
01.2002 - 06.2025
  • Developed engaging curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student comprehension and retention of historical concepts.
  • Facilitated collaborative classroom and History department discussions to encourage critical thinking and diverse perspectives on historical events.
  • Designed assessments that accurately measured student understanding and progress in history topics.

K-6 Classroom Teacher

SDUSD
01.1994 - 06.2022
  • Taught combination grade 3/4, 4/5 and 4th, 5th, 6th grade level
  • Implemented creative strategies to address diverse learning styles in order to maximize individual student growth.
  • Engaged parents through regular communication regarding student achievements and classroom activities.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and behavior.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve curriculum and instruction across grade levels.

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

SDUSD
09.2002 - 2006
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of literature and language arts.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs and promote student achievement.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.


Education

CA Clear Multi Subject Teaching Credential - Education

United States International University
San Diego, CA
05-1985

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
12-1980

Skills

  • Expertise in history
  • Student engagement
  • Historical research
  • Organization

Certification

CA Clear Multiple Subject

CA English Single Subject

CA History Single Subject

Timeline

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

SDUSD
09.2002 - 2006

U.S. History Teacher, Department Chair

SDUSD
01.2002 - 06.2025

K-6 Classroom Teacher

SDUSD
01.1994 - 06.2022

CA Clear Multi Subject Teaching Credential - Education

United States International University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Adelphi University
Francesca Zangara