Donald Bufano
Class Teacher at Waldorf School of Baltimore- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Waldorf School of Baltimore
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Class Teacher
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Jul 2013 - Present
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Waldorf School of Garden City
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Class Teacher
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
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Upper School Chair & Humanities Teacher
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2012
Administer pioneer upper school effort at long established K-8 school. Duties include: curriculum development, accreditation writing and organizing, personnel search and decisions, parent and government communication and relationships, teacher mentoring and evaluation, and oversight of standardized testing, college counseling, internships, foreign exchange, policy development etc.Develop curriculum for and teach: English – including literature, writing, grammar, linguistics, and dramaticsHistory – including American and world history, social studies, debate and current issues Serve as class sponsor and individual student academic adviser Show less
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Teacher-Administrator
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Apr 2004 - Jul 2007
Head of School (Collegium Chair) July 2005-June 2007 Oversee curriculum and teaching personnel – act as spokesperson for school – chair governing group (Collegium) for curriculum and program policy – advise on marketing, web design, finance and capital campaign and improvement – represent school in Maryland independent school association (AIMS) – develop upper school curriculum and social program - teach as neededMiddle School Teacher April 2004-July 2005 Teach main subjects and act as responsible focus for students and parents (see Middle and Elementary School Teacher at Washington Waldorf School)) Show less
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Rudolf Steiner Institute
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Treasurer
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Jul 1982 - Jun 2012
Maintain financial records and provide reports – create and analyze budgets – pay bills – allocate and disburse funds for program and administrative needs – oversee finances, inventory, and personnel for food service program and bookstore – advise on curriculum and policy matters – apply for and report on annual educational assistance grant – prepare and file IRS 990 form for non-profit organizations – oversee all practical contingencies of program and events Maintain financial records and provide reports – create and analyze budgets – pay bills – allocate and disburse funds for program and administrative needs – oversee finances, inventory, and personnel for food service program and bookstore – advise on curriculum and policy matters – apply for and report on annual educational assistance grant – prepare and file IRS 990 form for non-profit organizations – oversee all practical contingencies of program and events
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Chairman
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2001 - 2003
Oversee general operation of organization – advocate for Waldorf schools and Waldorf education - promote knowledge of and support for Waldorf schools – raise funds for organization and its projects - represent association and schools in independent school and accreditation associations – speak publicly on current educational issues on behalf of the organization and the schools Oversee general operation of organization – advocate for Waldorf schools and Waldorf education - promote knowledge of and support for Waldorf schools – raise funds for organization and its projects - represent association and schools in independent school and accreditation associations – speak publicly on current educational issues on behalf of the organization and the schools
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Washington Waldorf School
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Jul 1977 - Jun 2001
Upper School Teacher September 1998-July 2001 History, Social Studies, Astronomy as Humanities teaching – Class Sponsor – Student Academic Counselor – Administrative Committee – Senior class dramatic productions Chair of School Governing Body (Collegium) (concurrent with above) Curriculum oversight - personnel decisions – envisioning future course of school Related Project September 1999- July 2000 Organized and executed nationwide high school student sail training project for Tall Ships –Sail Boston 2000 in conjunction with the schooner Mystic Whaler (Mystic, Conn.) and the American Sail Training Association Sabbatical Activities July 1997-February 1998 Sculpture, renovation of historic monument and travel Switzerland and Italy Schooner crew member (all duties) Long Island Sound Guest block teaching and teacher evaluation New York City and Pennsylvania Middle and Elementary School Teacher 1977-1987 & 1989-1997 Teach all basic subjects to classes of 14-32 children ages 7 to14 – independently develop curriculum, techniques and methods – assess individual students needs and devise learning and motivational plans – review and assess results of classroom methods and presentations – create and execute artistic and dramatic activities – prepare a wide range of subjects in humanities, science and mathematics for clear presentation and effective educational results – write extensive narrative assessments of students' academic work, social awareness, and emotional development – interview new students and their families and decide on enrollment – meet with parents, co-teachers, and therapists concerning students' progress – manage physical environs of classroom and materials – meet with public to represent and advertise school and its benefits Show less
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Education
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University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric -
University of Maryland University College
Selected Graduate Courses (after work), History -
Waldorf Institute of Mercy College
Certificate, Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education -
TESLEXPRESSS (UK)
Level 6 TESOL/TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor