Thomas ​Caggianelli

5145 Silvernail Drive, Canandaigua, New York 14424 · (585) 704-6850

Thomas.Caggianelli@gmail.com · LinkedIn: Thomas Caggianelli · Twitter: @CoachCage1

EDUCATION
Longwood University, ​Farmville, VA
Education Professional Endorsement, ​Educational Leadership, August 2020
GPA 4.0
State University of New York at Fredonia​, Fredonia, NY
Master of​ ​Arts of Teaching,​ Adolescence Education in Biology; August 2017
GPA 3.70
State University of New York at Fredonia​, Fredonia, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry​; May 2014

CERTIFICATION
Initial New York State Certification, August 2017-2022
Biology,and General Science, Grades 7-12
Professional Virginia State Certification, September 2018-2023
Candidate for New York State Permanent Certification, June 2020
Biology, and General Science, Grades 7-12
Candidate for Administration and Supervision Certification, August 2020

LEADERSHIP
Head of Attendance Committee,​ Manassas Park High School, ​Manassas Park, Virginia;
August 2019 - Present
● Created and organized program that focused on improving school attendance
Member of Leadership Committee​,​ Manassas Park High School, ​Manassas Park, Virginia;
August 2019 - Present
● Implemented programs that focused on school culture, school climate, teacher retention,
graduation and drop out rates
Member of Innovation Committee​,​ Manassas Park High School, ​Manassas Park, Virginia;
August 2018 - Present
● Created a plan to implement the C.O.M.P.A.S.S program, which allows students to follow specific
pathways to reach their academic and career goals
Volunteer Chair for Athletic Booster Club​,​ Osbourn Park High School, ​Manassas, VA;
July 2018 - Present
● Created an incentive program for volunteers with the idea that parent participation would increase

AFFILIATIONS
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYs)
US Lacrosse
EXPERIENCE
High School Science Teacher, ​Manassas Park High School,​ Manassas Park, Virginia;
August 2017 - Present
● Planned lessons and independently, taught of General Biology, Ecology, and Environmental
Science to high school students using the Virginia Standards of Learning
● Converted planned lessons to online lessons using a plethora of Web based programs.
● Utilized online video conferencing tools through Canvas to assist students in distance learning.
● Created lessons which utilized technology and software that will commonly be used outside the
school environment.
● Worked individually with students who needed support.
● Completely Gamified the Environmental Science Curriculum that focused on a student-centered
approach and technology

Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach, ​Osbourn Park High School, M ​ anassas, Virginia
December 2018 - Present
● Planned and executed daily practices, film sessions, and off season workouts
● Improved team record from 3-13 to 7-8 within one season
● Increased visibility of the program through social networking, strength of schedule, and talent
cultivation
● Monitored and supported the athletic, emotional and academic develop of players
● Assisted in planning, coordination, and evaluation of fundraising activities

University Lacrosse League Manager, ​Washington D.C./Northern Virginia

September 2017 - Present
● Organized athletes into teams, prepared schedule, organized referees
● Set-up field prior to every game and ensured all players had sufficient equipment

Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach​, Manassas Park High School, M ​ anassas Park, Virginia;
June 2018 - June 2018
● Created and executed practice plans
● Help decide on who made the team
● Conducted all film acquisition and distribution to other films and among team

Student Teacher, ​Jamestown High School,​ Jamestown, New York and ​Fredonia Middle School,
Fredonia, New York; January 2017 - May 2017
● Planned Lessons and independently taught four sections of Regents Living Environment to high
school students and taught two sections of Life Science to 7th grade students and three sections
of Physical Science to 8th grade students using the New York State Science Learning Standards
and Next Generation Science Standards.
● Designed experiments and utilized guided learning techniques to promote collaboration among
peers based on inquiry-based lessons
● Created lessons that utilized technology and software that will commonly be used outside the
school environment.
● Facilitated students in teacher and student led small groups; worked one-on-one with students
who needed additional support.