Erika Fidacaro
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Credentials
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Edpuzzle Certification Level 1
EdpuzzleJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6
New Jersey Department of Education -
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Grades K-12
New Jersey Department of Education -
Mathematics Teacher Grades 6-8
New Jersey Department of Education -
Science Teacher Grades 5-8
New Jersey Department of Education -
Teacher Of Technology Education Grades K-12
New Jersey Department of Education
Experience
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Optisto
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United States
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
All-in-one workflow platform, which offers a comprehensive set of features to help streamline your projects and optimize performance. Along with tools for task management and collaboration, we also function as a marketplace to help you find, hire and pay the best resources for your projects. All-in-one workflow platform, which offers a comprehensive set of features to help streamline your projects and optimize performance. Along with tools for task management and collaboration, we also function as a marketplace to help you find, hire and pay the best resources for your projects.
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New Brunswick Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
Designed and implemented engaging, phenomena based instructional learning experiences and assessments for classes of 20-28 students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th in the Gifted and Talented program.Engaged students in hands-on learning opportunities to develop understanding of Life, Earth, and Physical Science concepts, such as: matter and its interactions, forces and interactions, energy, structures and processes of molecules to organisms, interactions, dynamics, and energy in ecosystems, inheritance and variation of traits, biological evolution, Earth’s systems and place in the universe, and Earth and human activity.Analyzed student work and data to make instructional decisions for future lessons.Planned and implemented higher level math tasks for 5th math, 2018-2019 school yearMaintained consistent academic records, communication with administrators, colleagues and families regarding student needs and performance.Worked collaboratively with Gifted and Talented program teachers in designing cross curricular lessons, with a particular emphasis on art infusion into science lessons, performance tasks, and project-based learning assessments.Collaborated with science teachers at the school and district level in planning instruction and modifying curriculum materials to best meet student needs during the shift to E-learning.Participated in Civic Engagement in Science meetings to discuss tools and methods for implementing community-centered and relevant lessons for students.Participated in District Unit Assessment Data Analysis Protocol meetings. Analyzed district-wide student assessment responses to identify trends in responses and determine areas in need of improvement within the curricula.Coordinated and facilitated Virtual STEAM Tank Challenge Days for students in grades 4-8 in the Gifted and Talented program. Developed virtual student materials and set up Flipgrid platform for students to share and watch presentations from students in all grade levels. Show less
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Science Common Assessment Team Member
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
Participated in Stanford NGSS Assessment Project (SNAP) MOOC coursework and related meetings with other members of the Assessment Team.Created and revised performance assessments for specific grade level(s)/course(s).Inputted performance assessments into OnCourse and conducted data analysis to inform curricular revisions and future revisions to the assessments.Supported the implementation of the performance assessments by providing professional development and/or CPT’s to colleagues in collaboration with the Science Supervisor and other team members. Show less
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STEAM Tank Club Advisor
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Facilitated weekly meetings for STEAM Tank club members interested in participating in the 2021 NJSBA STEAM Tank Challenge.Maintained communication and scheduled meetings with STEAM Tank Mentors from NJSBA.Introduced students to the design problem scenario and facilitate discussions and planning meetings.Supported students in developing solutions to their identified problems by providing feedback on their research and ideas, providing resources, and asking questions to encourage critical thinking and self-reflection.Facilitated student group planning and design work. Show less
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Black Rocket Productions
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
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Eye Level Learning
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Math Teacher
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Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
Tutored students ages 5 to 13 in math, following the Eye Level Curriculum. Managed multiple different student mathematical levels during each session of 3-5 students and provided individual, differentiated support and instruction to each student. Tutored students ages 5 to 13 in math, following the Eye Level Curriculum. Managed multiple different student mathematical levels during each session of 3-5 students and provided individual, differentiated support and instruction to each student.
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New Brunswick Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Teacher 2nd Grade
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Collaborated with cooperating teacher in a second grade classroom of 22 students. Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language arts, math, science, health, social studies, and social emotional learning (SEL) aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). Differentiated instruction to address students’ strengths, weaknesses, and IEPs. Conducted Developmental Reading Assessments (DRAs). Utilized Google Classroom, GoMath!, Plickers, Flip Grid, Seesaw, Class Dojo, NEWSELA, code.org, Archademics, iXL, and Reading A-Z (RAZ-Kids). Participated in faculty meetings, grade level meetings, professional development workshops, and parent/teacher conferences. Show less
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Education
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The College of New Jersey
Master’s of Arts in Teaching, Urban Elementary Education -
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor’s of Science, Integrative STEM Education