DOMINIQUE PICCININO

1623 25th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 | C: 530-864-0127 | dominique.piccinino@gmail.com

Summary

Enthusiastic and compassionate Elementary School Teacher dedicated to creating effective and
quality instruction that fosters a positive and engaging learning environment for all students. Easily
cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and
administration.

Highlights

Responsive classroom management and Student centered inquiry based curriculum

mindfulness practice design
Highly collaborative Differentiated instruction
Science background Authentic and traditional assessments

Experience

Long Term Substitute Jan 2017 to Mar 2017

Strawberry Point Elementary Mill Valley, CA
Assumed role and all teacher duties in a second grade classroom for a two month personal leave of
absence. Collaborated with second grade team to implement lessons and initiated STEM Fridays.
Worked with the speech and language therapists, school psychologist and other aides to support
the diverse learning of the students. Assessed students for progress in all subject areas and
corresponded with parents to ensure student success. Participated in professional development
days.

Naturalist Teacher Oct 2015 to Jan 2017

Strawberry Point Elementary Mill Valley, CA
Administered common core aligned science lessons for transitional kindergarten through fifth grade
for the entire school. Maintained garden and wetlands area around the school and created and
disseminated fliers and other educational materials. Liaison with teachers to ensure students
support. Managed volunteers and interns, organized weekend workdays with families, coordinated
fundraising sales, and worked closely with the PTA and parent volunteers.

Education Specialist and Co-Chair Jun 2012 to Aug 2015

Branch San Francisco, CA
Envisioned the Branch Company and started the organization from the ground up. Developed, and
implemented outdoor eco-literacy and gardening curriculum. Created educational materials such as
maps, worksheet and journals. Adapted curriculum for multiple learning styles. Liaison to partners,
program staff, volunteers and parents. Built website and developed content for social media sites.
Coordinated volunteers and interns.
 Naturalist Teacher Aug 2014 to June 2015
San Francisco Public Montessori School San Francisco, CA
Initiated a garden and science program for grades K-fifth, built a roof top garden, designed garden
curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the students, managed the garden areas, and worked
closely with the PTA.

Garden Coordinator Jan 2014 to Aug 2014

Star Community Home San Francisco, CA
Lead monthly gardening programs adapted for youth living in the women's shelter, managed the
garden and grounds, and directed volunteers.

Teachers Aide Oct 2013 to Oct 2014

Montessori School of the Bay Area San Francisco, CA
Assisted lead transitional kindergarten and K teacher in daily routines, led literacy groups, garden
activities and insured student progress. Empowered students to problem solve and be self-reliant.

Enrichment Teacher Aug 2013 to Jun 2014

Presidio Hill and Daniel Webster Public Elementary Schools San Francisco, CA
Designed and implemented garden, ecology and arts curriculum for grades transitional
kindergarten-fifth Grade for an after school enrichment program.

Education

Master of Arts, Elementary Education 2016

Prescott College Prescott, AZ
Masters in Education: Elementary Education, and Multiple Subject Credential in California and
Arizona.

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies 2012

San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
Environmental Studies: Natural Resource Management and Conservation