Corinne J. Biscardi

Corinne J. Biscardi 60 Perkins Ct Home: 978-374- 4086 Haverhill MA 01832 [email protected] Author of ‘Einstein Elixir’ – www.masciogroup.com/rene

Education Lesley UniversityCandidate for M.Ed. Technology in Education 2004 Cambridge, MA Masters + 64 Professional Development Points - 448 Salem State College M.A. Degree Program Salem, MA Lesley College M.Ed. Integrated Arts 1980 Cambridge, MA Mount Saint Mary College B.A. Elementary Education 1971 Hooksett, NH

Certification Math (5-9) Elementary (K-8) English as a Second Language (1-6) Principal / Assistant Principal (K-8)

Awards Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Scholarship – Japan 2004 Recipient

Distinguished Einstein Fellowship 2004 Finalist

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 2002 Recipient Teaching

Staff Excellence – Wakefield Educational Foundation 2002 Recipient National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (Early / Adolescence Mathematics) 2003 Candidate

Thesis “Commendation for Excellence” – Lesley University 1980 Recipient Student Leader of the Year - Who’s Who in American Colleges 1970 Recipient

Teaching Mathematics Teacher - Grade 7 & 8 1996 –Present Wakefield MA Experien  Team Leader ce  Mentor  International Peace Pal Coordinator

Substitute Teacher - Grade K-8 1994 - 1996 Lynnfield, MA  Specialized in bilingual Spanish - ESOL N.Reading, MA Lynn, MA Somerville,MA

Classroom Teacher - Grade 1 & 2 1973 – 1983 Weymouth, MA  Established reading “partner” program  Developed and implemented reading programs  Served as teacher consultant for social studies and science  Created resource center and teacher workshops in the Arts  Instructed drama and sports

Figure Skating Instructor 1975 – 1983 Weymouth, MA Technology  Technology Integration Coordinator Experience  Technology Grant Facilitator  Knowledge of, and experienced with, blogging technology.  Knowledge of and experienced with, assistive and adaptive technologies in aiding special needs learners.  Understanding of learning characteristics of special needs students  Knowledge of current research on using computers and technologies in supporting special needs learners.  Designing hypermedia programs for special needs learners.  Integrating technologies into the curriculum.  Designing assessment of curriculum using technologies.  Evaluating and selecting appropriate software for special needs learners.  Understanding of current issues and general legislation in education.  Knowledge of pedagogical frameworks that support the use of technology for special needs learners.

Math  Presenter at ATMIM conference – “Proportional Reasoning” Education  Facilitator for Math/Science Technology Grant Experience  Presenter/Trainer at Professional Development Day for Web- Based Math Program  Author of webpage “Einstein’s Elixir” resource for middle school mathematics teachers  Author of Math/Technology Lesson Plans on Taskstream  Representative for PALMS  Representative for District Long Range Planning of Mathematics  Advisor for Grade Level Mathematics Assessment  Sponsor for Parent/Student Web-Based Math Evening  Teacher/Mentor for State Math/Technology Pilot Program

Other  Representative for School Council Education  Representative for Child Protection Committee and  Member of State Mentor Program Steering Committee Community  Mentor for Novice Teachers Experience  Participant in National Board for Professional Standards Certification  Organizer for School Programs  Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids “Kick-Butt Day”  King Arthur Flour “Life Skills Baking Program”  Pi-Day  Math Day  Metric Mania Day  Recipient of Grant from National Gardening Association  Facilitator for Smoking Cessation

Affiliations:  The Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics  National Council Teachers of Mathematics  The Association of the Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts  International Society for Technology in Education  National Teachers Association  Massachusetts Teachers Association  Wakefield Teachers Association  Boston Museum of Fine Arts  Boston Museum of Science