Maria Liotta

1228 Oregon Ave., Erie, PA 16505

Liottamr12@bonaventure.edu or (814)823-5545
Electronic Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/site/liottaefolio/

EDUCATION
St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY Anticipated upon graduation: May 2017
MSED Masters of Education in Childhood Literacy
St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY Deans List: All/ Semesters Summa Cum Laude- May 2016
B.S Bachelor of Science: Cumulative GPA: 3.98 Major GPA: 4.00
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Special Education
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State: Reading Teacher, Birth-6th Grade May 2017
New York State: Early Childhood Education, Birth-2nd Grade June 2016
New York State: Childhood Education, 1st-6th Grade June 2016
New York State: Students with Disabilities, 1 -6 Grade
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Teaching Experience and Internships

St. Bonaventure University Reading Clinic, Olean, NY January 2017-May 2017
Diagnostic Reading Teacher
Administer diagnostic reading assessments to students experiencing reading difficulties
Interpret results of data to guide instruction
Conduct diagnostic instruction to support strengths while developing literacy needs
Olean City School District, Olean, NY September 2016-Present
Allegany-Limestone School District, Allegany, NY September 2016-Present
Salamanca City Central School District, Salamanca, NY September 2016-Present
Substitute Teacher
Ensure daily routines of classroom are met and upheld
Implement lesson plans
Form rapport with students to gain respect in their classroom environment

TEACHING ABROAD
Bishop Michael Eldon Elementary School, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island January 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Designed and implemented STEAM Science Pack Kits and lessons
Used hands-on manipulatives to teach STEAM concepts
Conducted and collected data to test if video animation leads to higher retention rates

STUDENT TEACHING
Washington West Elementary, Olean, NY September 2016- May 2017
Literacy Specialist Intern, Grades K-3
Collaborate with reading and general education teachers for diagnostic assessments and teaching
Instruct reading intervention lessons to reflect best literacy practices
Salamanca Central City School District, Salamanca, NY October 27rd- December 11th 2015
Student Teacher, 6 , 7 and 8 Grade Resource Room
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Worked with culturally-diverse, Native American students on an Indian Reservation

Planned differentiated instruction for students with disabilities (specifically OHI or LD)
Co-taught lessons with inclusive classroom teachers both for push-out and pull-in instruction
Attended CSE meetings and joined in the IEP and PLEP writing process
Friendship Central School District, Friendship, NY September 8th- October 23rd 2015
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade classroom
Adapted and implemented unit plans for Math and ELA Common Core Modules and standards
Created small-group lessons using the Universal Design for Learning
Allegany-Limestone Elementary School, Allegany, NY Spring 2015
Intern, 3rd Grade classroom
Designed and implemented a multi-disciplinary unit of the digestive system
Taught lessons according to NYS standards and Modules
Portville Central High School, Portville, NY Spring 2015
Intern, 9th and 10th Grade Resource Room
Created supplemental lessons during resource room time
Washington West Elementary School, Olean, NY Fall 2014
Intern, 1st Grade classroom
Collected quantitative and qualitative data to implement and plan a behavioral intervention plan for a target
student
Incorporated technology to enhance instruction
Designed and implemented a learning segment lesson

RELATED EXPERIENCE and LEADERSHIP

St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY
ENACTUS, Graduate Assistant Fall 2016-Present
Curriculum coordinator for STEAM learning
Design Science Pack Kits for students local and abroad
Assist with daily operations of ENACTUS and mentor future leaders within the organization

Presque Isle State Park Lifeguard, Erie, PA 2011-Present

Ensure the safety of all patrons on open-water-front beach
Administer first-aid/AED and CPR when necessary and respond to emergency situations as they arise
Supervise lifeguards

St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY

Co-Founder/Associate Director of Canvas 4 A CURE October 25th, 2014
Raised $5,000 for CURE Childhood Cancer and Golisano Childrens Hospital
Co-Produced research study of animated learning and retention of information 2016-Present
Co-Author of Otherness Research Study Spring and Fall 2015

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

General Excellence in Education Curriculum Kappa Delta Phi (2015-2016)
Graduated top 1% of my class Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (2013-present)
Barbara Carr Mckee Scholarship, 2012-2015 Daniel, Margaret & Rev. Silas Rooney Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Safe Schools Workshop
Child Abuse Prevention
Anti-Bullying & Cultural Diversity Workshops
Curriculum Planning
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

SKILLS
Basic Spanish - written and spoken Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel SMARTBoard SMART Notebook and
Exchange ipad Timeliner Inspiration Glogster Storybird Socrative Document Camera Google Products