Julia Pisani

80 Northford Rd., Wallingford CT, 06492

Pisanijulia1@gmail.com https://meetmisspisani.weebly.com 203-980-9197

EDUCATION:
Fairfield University (Graduate School or Education and Allied Professions)   Fairfield, CT
Master of Arts GPA:3.92 August 2020
Major: Elementary Education
Course Highlights: Introduction to Literacy in the Elementary Classroom, Extending Literacy in the Elementary
Classroom, Educational Technology, Contexts of Education in the Primary Grades, Teaching Science in the
Elementary Classroom, Learning Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom, Evidence Based Strategies in the
Inclusive Classroom, Developing Integrated Curriculum for Elementary Students: Inquiry and Action

Fairfield University   Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Arts GPA: Major – 3.29, Minor – 3.67 May 2019
Major: Psychology Minor: Educational Studies
Course Highlights: Explorations in Education: Teaching, Learning & Schooling, Philosophical Foundations of
Education, Educational Psychology, Special Learners in the Mainstream Classroom, Developmental Psychology
        
EXPERIENCE:
Hanover Elementary School Meriden, CT
Substitute Teacher September 2019 – June 2020
 Independently implemented prepared lesson plans across all subject areas (including specials), effectively
teaching students of varied academic and age levels (K-5 including STARS) as well as diverse cultural
backgrounds.
 Instruct and build positive rapport with students in all elementary grade levels
 Communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents
 Adhere to school disciplinary policies and procedures
Hanover Elementary School Meriden, CT
Student Teacher January 2020 – March 2020
 Created a dynamic classroom experience in collaboration with the cooperating teacher for all school curriculum
 Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans which recognized the diversity in student learning while also
achieving parity amongst student learning outcomes
 Implemented a new math block during my time student teaching (included number talks, rotations, entrance/exit
tickets)
 Designed assessments using a variety of strategies to monitor the effectiveness of lessons
 Found strategies useful to successful execute Distance Learning with this second grade class after the school
closure due to COVID-19
TechStars                  Fairfield, CT
Teacher September 2018 – May 2019
 Conduct and teach an after-school STEM program to children in grades 2 to 5.
 Be familiar with the Minecraft Edu and Lego Education software to use in the weekly sessions.
Service Learning Association  Fairfield, CT
Associate           September 2017-
May 2019
 Served as a teaching assistant for one English and two Education service learning courses
 Coordinated transportation, communicated with students and met with a professor regularly
Creative Beginnings Learning Center                                                                 Wallingford, CT
Teacher         September 2014– Present
 Tend to the needs of children ranging from ages 4 months to 7 years old
 Teach sign language, numbers, letters, colors and social skills to toddlers and preschoolers
 In the summers, plan and run a summer camp for children ages 5 to 7
LEADERSHIP:
Relay For Life Committee Lead            Fairfield, CT
Event Chair         September 2016 – May 2019
 Organize annual fundraising event that raises $60,000 to support the American Cancer Society
 Delegate tasks to ten different committees
 Conduct weekly meetings to review and prepare for the event
Build-A-House   Fairfield, CT
Student Leader       September 2017- May
2018
 Spearheaded two events per semester to raise awareness about Relay for Life & fundraise for American Cancer
Society
 Provided student engagement opportunities for over 1000 students
Fairfield University Inter Residential Housing Association Fairfield, CT
Co-President September 2017-May 2018
 Planned and organized campus wide events  
 Served as a voice for students within their residence hall hosting open forums and general assemblies for all
residence halls to attend
 Launched the No More campaign at Fairfield University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Attended and participated in the following Professional Development
 Training regarding discussion protocols to be used in the classroom
 Training regarding executive functioning

HONORS AND AWARDS:

 Bronze Star Award; Girl Scouts of America
 Executive Board Member of the Month (RHA)
 Melissa C. Weiss Award for Excellence in IRHA (May 2018)
 Contemplatives in Action- Jesuit award (May 2018)
 Dean’s List (Spring Semester 2019)

SKILLS:
 CPR/First Aid Certified (Pediatric and Adult)
 Proficient in: Google Classroom, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Qualtrics