Laurel Cardellichio

Global STEM Educator

Master Teacher Instructional Coach & Consultant

OVERVIEW

I am a NYS certified secondary education science teacher with 28 years of teaching experience and formal training in STEM education, global education and NGSS/NYSSLS compatible three-dimensional learning. I aim to support new or experienced educators in their practice through virtual or in person professional learning workshops and coaching on topics tailored to individual, small group or large group needs. Workshops and coaching will provide opportunities for sharing pedagogical and content best practices, lesson planning, and facilitation of reflective dialogue all while respecting differences in teaching styles.

SPECIALTIES

1. Content area expertise: Biology, Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Animal Physiology, Forensic Science, Psychology, and General Science (Gr. 7-college level)
2. Pedagogical expertise: 
   1. Implementation of NGSS/NYSSLS compatible 3D learning strategies (phenomenon-based lesson planning, scientific modeling, facilitating productive discussion, student centered sense making and experimental design)
   2. 3D storyline unit planning and assessments
   3. Culturally responsive teaching & lesson planning for global competency skills
   4. Implementation of project based lessons and use of case studies in the classroom
   5. Implementation of student-centered scientific research (novice to college level)

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS FOR MS/HS SCIENCE TEACHERS

Current offerings on the Next Generation Science Standards and Three-dimensional Learning are described in the attachment below and can be tailored to client needs.

WHAT INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING LOOKS LIKE

1. One-on-one or small group coaching
2. Preliminary goal setting meeting (virtual, video on)
3. Weekly/biweekly virtual meetings tailored to educator needs during the school year (video on, 1 to 1.5 hour long sessions with flexible meeting times)
   • Meetings will have an agenda with opening greeting, one or more short collaborative work sessions on identified goals (i.e. classroom management, pedagogical best practices, lesson planning, etc.) and closing with reflection for next steps
4. Weekly support via email, phone, or text available as needed

Cardellichio Consultant & NGSS_3D Webinar Descriptions Apr. 29, 2021