Carol Pignato

Computer Science Teacher at New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • Mandarin (Simplified) Elementary proficiency
  • Italian Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • Computer Science Teacher
      • Aug 2022 - Present
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Computational Science Teacher
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Lead teach the Math for Scientists Fall 2022 Lang course to a class of 20+ 8th graders, exposing students to a series of math concepts and techniques used regularly in science, and applying them to real-world scenarios with scientific data.• Co-teach in the DecodeNYC summer camp to a class of 20+ middle schoolers, facilitating concepts of agent-based modeling using the StarLogo Nova block-based programming environment.• Lead the museum's Lang program's high school computer science elective courses such as Coding Quakes and Coding Climate Change both virtually and in-person, teaching concepts of each respective natural science in the intersection of Python programming. Show less

    • Computational Science Lead Teacher - Youth Initatives
      • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Lead the museum’s high school computer science program, CodeAMNH, to teach co-ed students introductory Python programming in the context of Earthquakes and their impact.• Collaborate with museum educators to modify middle school level curriculum for and co-facilitate classes of the museum's Science Alliance Program, guiding students in the exploration of topics like food anthropology or astronomy intersected with technology.• Co-teach in the Lang program’s 8th grade Ecology Research Team, facilitating field trips to Central Park and supporting students by providing project feedback, ensuring that the scientific method is adhered. Show less

    • BridgeUP: STEM Lead Program Teacher
      • Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

      • Lead teach the Brown Scholars Year 1 program consisting of 20 high school girls, instilling introductory Python and data science applications to six different natural science topics• Construct and lead Brown Scholars Year 2 internship workshops consisting of 40 high school girls on topics including intermediate-level Python programming, open-source tools, and web development. • In collaboration with the BridgeUP: STEM team, liaison across the museum’s science and education divisions to access the appropriate resources to develop, refine, and maintain BridgeUP’s curriculum and educational assets both virtually and in-person.• Collaborate with the Program Director in the assessment of students’ educational learning trajectories.• Recruit, manage, and mentor a cohort of 10 Junior Teaching Assistants every school year and summer.• Participate in the Brown Scholars recruitment and selection process.• Attend external events such as NYC DOE meetings and CS4ALL workshops.• Carry out general administrative tasks, including notetaking, memo writing, photocopying, printing, supply inventory, cleaning and tidying of the classroom, etc. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Software Developer
      • Jun 2019 - May 2020

      * Selected for a full stack JavaScript training program, as one of 125 students out of 400+ applicants * Participated in Data Science pilot, using Python and multiple datasets with Pandas to create visualizations via exploratory data analysis. * Learn in-demand technologies like React, Node + Express, and PostgreSQL as well as industry best practices for design, implementation, and deployment such as MVC, version control with Git/GitHub, agile & Scrum with Trello and Slack, test driven development and CI/CD Show less

    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Computer Science Tutor
      • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

      * Instructed class of 15 middle school students on concepts of Arduino code and circuitry in the summer * Instructed 20+ high school students on concepts of programming in AP Computer Science & Computer Art classes in the fall. * Facilitated project development, prototyping and deployment for student teams of projects that interacted with motion, light or sound * Illustrated the engineering and design process to students to help them prepare for future projects and careers * Instructed class of 15 middle school students on concepts of Arduino code and circuitry in the summer * Instructed 20+ high school students on concepts of programming in AP Computer Science & Computer Art classes in the fall. * Facilitated project development, prototyping and deployment for student teams of projects that interacted with motion, light or sound * Illustrated the engineering and design process to students to help them prepare for future projects and careers

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Entry Clerk
      • Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

      * Utilized Quodd Equity+ software to provide and read accurate stock quotes to customers. * Used sensitive customer information to open individual, trust and other accounts. * Scanned and processed checks, depositing large sums into multiple types of customer accounts. * Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone requests for information. * Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office. * Made copies, sent faxes, and handled outgoing correspondence. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      * Learned how to use and incorporate virtual reality devices into modern teaching techniques to improve education for students. * Studied Cyber Security and IoT platforms, as well as new programming languages. * Participated in red and blue security exercises to find vulnerabilities and solve them on the platform. * Implemented system hardening by locking out attackers from accessing the website. * Managed system traffic with firewalls to prevent hackers from breaching the system. * Learned how to use and incorporate virtual reality devices into modern teaching techniques to improve education for students. * Studied Cyber Security and IoT platforms, as well as new programming languages. * Participated in red and blue security exercises to find vulnerabilities and solve them on the platform. * Implemented system hardening by locking out attackers from accessing the website. * Managed system traffic with firewalls to prevent hackers from breaching the system.

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Counselor
      • Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

      * Provided class sizes of 25+ from Kindergarten through 5th grade with homework assistance. * Designed and implemented weekly schedule, activities, and programming for the class. * Identified and responded to student behavioral issues, and reported concerns to appropriate site leadership. * Maintained accurate program records, including incident reports, logs, and daily attendance reports. * Communicated with parents regarding student experiences and expectations. * Provided class sizes of 25+ from Kindergarten through 5th grade with homework assistance. * Designed and implemented weekly schedule, activities, and programming for the class. * Identified and responded to student behavioral issues, and reported concerns to appropriate site leadership. * Maintained accurate program records, including incident reports, logs, and daily attendance reports. * Communicated with parents regarding student experiences and expectations.

Education

  • Brooklyn College
    Master of Science - MS, Mathematics Teacher Education (Grades 5-9)
    2022 - 2024
  • City University of New York-Brooklyn College
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
    2015 - 2019
  • Midwood High School
    High School, Medical Science Institute
    2011 - 2015

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