# data[].attributes.body
Dawn Chrestay

Mt. Lebanon Extended Day Program

astdir@mledp.org

412-343-1661 Ext. 112

250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.

Suite 414

Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Michele Brado

Southminster Presbyterian Church Nursery School

michele@spchurch.org

412-343-8900 Ext. 314

799 Washington Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Patricia Fletcher

Mohawk Area School District Jr./Sr. High School

pflecther@mohawk.k12.pa.us

724-667-7782

385 Mohawk School Road

New Castle, PA 16102

# data[].attributes.body
I think behavior management is fascinating. I enjoy opportunities to troubleshoot behavior management ideas because it is so closely tied to a student's success. Here is an example of a social story I wrote for a student who needed some guidance in the cafeteria.

# data[].attributes.body
I love science and social studies. Experiments, explorations, and research can be such rich experiences for children at all ages, and these subjects are focused on less. There is so much pressure to push students in ELA and math, so science and social studies are naturally put on the back burner. I believe that these subjects are essential for molding young minds into future responsible citizens of the world.

I created an integrated science unit on autumn during my student teaching placement in kindergarten. I designed the unit to be brief but engaging, and flexible enough to be implemented into a tightly packed schedule. Teaching this unit was enjoyable for the students and for myself, and I learned how to incorporate science and social studies into a curriculum without much leeway. I wanted to give my students an opportunity to expand their expressive language, so I found that it would be most appropriate to include an oral interview as the summative assessment.

# data[].attributes.body
Welcome to my e-portfolio. Here, you will find information about my experiences and my passions.

# data[].attributes.body
I am finishing up my final semester at Westminster College with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood (PreK-4) and Special Education (PreK-8). I am from Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania located right outside of Pittsburgh. I stayed at Westminster for a ninth semester because I picked up a music minor during my sophomore year with a focus in violin and percussion.

During my time at Westminster, I was very fortunate to have many varied, enriching experiences in the field of education. Diving into different educational settings has been a joy. I am excited to enter the professional world and serve others in any way I can.

# data[].attributes.body
annietrombetta@outlook.com
412-592-4640

# data[].attributes.body
Above all, success means something different for everyone.

If I want my students to make progress every day, I must do the same. Teachers should constantly be refining their instructional methods and their assessment practices to be as meaningful and efficient as possible.

Learning should be student directed. I want to provide students with opportunities and experiences that will inspire them. A love of learning comes from within.

I can form a significant connection with anyone if I meet them where they are.

# data[].attributes.body
In my experience at Sharpsville Elementary in a departmentalized 4th grade ELA classroom, I fell in love with the curriculum. 4th grade language arts was so fun to teach - the students dive into such meaningful content, and they really start to pick apart texts and think about the bigger picture. I was so inspired by the way my cooperating teacher taught the concept of theme. I wrote this lesson plan for an assignment in which we had to accommodate for students identified with different needs. When considering students in my class with unique learning characteristics, it is imperative that I design the lesson with their needs in mind, and not as an afterthought.

# data[].attributes.body
Mt. Lebanon Extended Day Program | Staff Member, May 2018 – present

·      Worked primarily with kindergarten and 1st grade groups

·      Planned age-appropriate, engaging activities

·      “Team Time” – Designed activities for kindergarteners/1st graders to promote cooperation and effective social skills

·      “Fitness Club” – Created opportunities for children in grades K-5 to invest in their physical fitness without the stress of competition in an outdoor setting

·      Created behavior management solutions for individual children

·      Communicated with families

·      Facilitated and supervised weekly educational field trips

George Washington Intermediate School (New Castle, PA) | Practicum student, April 2018

·      Conducted low incidence special education practicum in an autistic support classroom with students ranging from ages 6 to 12

·      Created and taught engaging lessons for a small group setting

·      Completed a functional behavior analysis for a student diagnosed with autism

·      Created and utilized a social story for students

Mohawk Junior/Senior High School (Bessemer, PA) | Practicum student, April 2018

·      Conducted high incidence special education practicum in a 7th and 8th grade learning support classroom

·      Created and taught engaging lessons for language arts, specifically in preparation for the PSSAs

·      Conducted a case study in cooperation with a struggling reader

Sharpsville Elementary School | Practicum student, October/November 2017

·      Conducted general education practicum in a 4th grade classroom

·      Created and taught engaging lessons for language arts, social studies, and mathematics

Wilmington Elementary School | Volunteer, October 2017

·      Conducted mathematics automaticity interviews with 3rd grade students

Markham Elementary School (Mt. Lebanon, PA) | Field experience student, May 2017

·      Conducted special education field experience in a learning support classroom, primarily with 2nd through 5th grade students

·      Planned lessons in accordance with curriculum

·      Attended IEP meetings with parent permission

Southminster Nursery School (Mt. Lebanon, PA) | Field experience student, January 2016

·      Conducted general education field experience in a preschool classroom

·      Planned lessons in accordance with curriculum

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
pre-service teachers present at the national student teaching supervision conference \ westminster college

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Pre-service Teachers Present at the National Student Teaching Supervision Conference

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Early childhood/special education majors Amanda Fagley, Sarah Jackson, Annie Trombetta and Mrs. Diana Reed, lecturer of education, collaborated on a presentation at the National Student Teaching Supervision Conference in West Chester, Pennsylvania on May, 4, 2018. The presentation was entitled "Student Teacher Action Research in a Preschool Lab Setting," and the researchers explored if enhancing art experiences could improve language acquisition in young children.

# data[].attributes.headline
A lesson taught (and some lessons learned) in an autistic support classroom

# data[].attributes.subject
A lesson taught (and some lessons learned) in an autistic support classroom

# data[].attributes.body
I spent some time in an autistic support classroom at George Washington Intermediate in New Castle, PA. I met some amazing students with diverse abilities and needs. The experience was very powerful, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. This lesson plan in particular is an example of what differentiation looks like in this low incidence setting.