DONNA B.

DIPRETA
EDUCATION:
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Elementary /Special Education
Magna Cum Laude
GPA: 3.53
CERTIFICATION: Dual: Connecticut Certification in Elementary K-6 & Special
Education K-12
ACADEMIC HONORS: Sigma Alpha Pi: Leadership Honor Society
Dean's List
Fall 2010 - Fall 2013
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Board, Edmodo,
Prezi, Educreations Whiteboard, Ipad, Project Noah, IEP Direct.
PRESENTATION: Strand: The Future Starts Now: Elementary STEM Conference,
CT Science Center for educational technology.
October 7, 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching: Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School- Hartford,
CT
Grade: Kindergarten Special Education
02/14-05/14
-Give services to students who receive Special Education
-Implement lesson plans that contribute to Language arts, Math, Science, and Social
Studies
-Attend PPT, RTI, IEP, and Data Team Meetings.
-Develop progress reports and running records.
Practicum: Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School for the Performing Arts-Hartford,
CT, Grade 5
09/13-02/14
- Create and implement lesson plans in mathematics, language arts, and science.
- Ensure students are on task and assist with one on one assignment daily.
- Organize and create bulletin boards.

FIELD WORK PLACEMENTS:

Global Communications Academy, Hartford, CT, Grade 3

10/10-12/10
- Helping individual students in content areas.
- Helping students complete their homework successfully in the after school program.
University of Hartford Magnet School, West Hartford, CT, Grade 2
02/11-04/11
- Working with individual students and conducting reading groups.
- Graded Math assignments.
Annie Fischer STEM Magnet School, Hartford, CT, Grade 1
10/12-12/12
- Responsible for morning message.
- Conducted running records.
- Provided reading lessons that dealt with fluency during centers.
Betances Early Reading Lab School, Hartford, CT, Grade 2
01/13-04/13
- Conducted guided reading groups each week.
- Provided assistance to classroom teacher with PowerPoint and technology related ideas.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
University of Hartford, Residential Life, West Hartford, CT
08/11 03/14
Head Customer Service Representative
Front desk employee assists current and prospective students with their experience on
campus through answering phone calls and assisting students' residential needs.
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY, Hartford CT
5th Grade Science
07/14-12/14
Responsible for making lesson plans that followed the Science curriculum
Special Education teacher
Responsible for pulling small groups and working one on one with students
BETANCES STEM MAGNET SCHOOL, Hartford CT
6th Special Education
Manage a caseload of 9 students. Daily lesson plans and data taken place. 1/15-Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Relay for Life Committee- University of Hartford
2010
- Developed, implemented, and organized all logistics of Relay for Life event with over
300 participants.
Best Buddies
2012- 2013
-Attend monthly meetings and participated in fundraising events with Best Buddies
Organization

AWARDS:
Residential Life- Customer Service Representative Student Staff Award
Spring 2013
Nominated for the Edward S. Weinswig Student Teaching Award
Alpha Xi Delta Scholar Award-Highest GPA in the chapter
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority: Autism Speaks
Membership Position:
- Organize and plan events for membership recruitment.
Vice President:
- Oversee chapter and chapter life responsibilities.

March 20, 2014

Fall 2013
Spring 2011-Present

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Member

09/12-08/13

Choice Literacy: Member

09/12-08/13

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS:
English Language Learner Professional Development

2015

Wilson Reading Program Training

2014

SPIRE Reading Program Training

2013

Marzanos Teaching Techniques

2014

SBAC Administration Training

2015