Lori Marano
Sault Ste. Marie
Summary
Dedicated teacher with 25 years of experience in education including teaching at the secondary level, in a self contained special education class, and grades 6, 7 and 8 at the elementary level. Resourceful and resilient educator with adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all students. Productive educator with excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
09.2016 - Current
- Currently teaching Intermediate Math (Grades 9 & 10) and GLE (Learning Strategies Course).
- Previously taught English (Grades 9-11), Religion (Grades 9, 11, 12).
- Foster a positive classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Teacher lead for Intermediate Math TLIA (Teacher Learning and Innovation Allocations) project.
- Developed the new Grade 9 Destreamed course for implementation at St. Mary's College.
- Pilot teacher for the MTH 1WA/MTH 1W course.
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports to gauge performance.
- Create engaging lesson plans, foster culture of discovery and provide well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Adapt curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Develop communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Teacher moderator of the Grad Committee, Heaven Cent Campaign, Relay for Life, Badminton Team, Young Leaders.
Secondary Teacher, GRACE Program
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 7 & 8
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Designed and presented lesson plans in all academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Prepared Individual Education Plans.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Maintained knowledge of school curriculum, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
SEAL (Experiential Learning) Program Teacher
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Collaboration with city high school administration to locate students who did not obtain an OSSD.
- Graded and evaluated student course work.
- Instructed the OLC course to students.
- Organized Co-op opportunities for students.
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 6, 7, 8
Wellington Catholic District School Board
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Provided a supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of Math, Science and English and Religion.
- Created and presented lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created Individual Education Plans.
- Maintained knowledge of school curriculum, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to create the school improvement plan..
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ONBachelor of Arts - English
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ONSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Teaching strategies
- Literacy skills
Additional Qualifications
Special Education, Part 1, Behaviour (Basic), June 1998
Primary Division, April 1999
Religious Education, Part 1, May 2000
Reading, Part 1, January 2002
Religious Education, Part 2, June 2002
Religious Education, Specialist, April 2003
Special Education, Part 2, April 2004
Special Education, Specialist, July 2004
Principal Qualification Program, Part 1, June 2005
Principal Qualification Program, Part 2, July 2005
Senior Division, English, August 2008
Intermediate Division, Mathematics, April 2020
Guidance and Career Education, Part 1, April 2020
References
Mr. Larry Pezzutto, Principal
St. Mary's College
868 Second Line East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4K4
(705)945-5540
(705)946-9861 (Cell)
Mrs. Tiziana Palumbo, Vice-Principal
St. Mary's College
868 Second Line East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4K4
(705)945-5540
(705)255-0067 (Cell)
Mr. Christopher Czop, Vice-Principal
St. Mary's College
868 Second Line East
Sault Ste. Marie. ON
P6B 4K4
(705)945-5540
(705)946-9773 (Cell)
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
09.2016 - Current
Secondary Teacher, GRACE Program
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
09.2012 - 06.2016
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 7 & 8
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2012
SEAL (Experiential Learning) Program Teacher
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
01.2005 - 06.2005
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 6, 7, 8
Wellington Catholic District School Board
09.2000 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Lakehead University
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