Gabriel CappozzoTeacher Portfolio

University of Phoenix

SPE/589

Special Education Student Teaching: Cross Categorical

December 1st, 2011

IntroductionThe following presentation has been developed to introduce the

reader to Gabriel Cappozzo, and provide the user with information in the following areas:

Cover LetterResumeCopies of TranscriptsLetters of RecommendationEducational PhilosophyClassroom Management

PhilosophyLesson Plans

Math and TimeMath and Money

Mr. Cappozzo’s Official Classroom Website

State Specific Testing Requirements96 IL Basic Skills22 Special Education

Cross Categorical155 Learning Behavior

Specialist 1104 APT: K – 12163 Special Education

General CurriculumStudent Teaching ArtifactsBehavior Plan OutlineInformal Assessments

Every category listed here can be accessed on

www.cappozzoportfolio.weebly.com

Home PageThe Home Page of this website provides the user with the ability to navigate throughout

the website and access each area listed in the introduction. It also provides the user with

an opportunity to click on the Mr. Cappozzo’s classroom picture and open up this Power

Point presentation to provide a summary of the sites purpose.

Cover Letter

The cover letter is an introduction to Gabriel Cappozzo and discusses his concise philosophy on education.

• His belief in the importance of education is evident based on his history as a student, teacher, and father.

• Through his experience as a committee member for PBIS and RTI, he’s been able to exercise its implementation and values its importance.

• His passion to influence student s , both through actions and words, drives him to succeed inside and outside of the school.

ResumeThe following categories are outlined in the

resume:Education:

Masters in Special Education 2011Masters in Business Administration 2007Undergraduate in Accounting & Business

Administration 2005Previous Employment

Teacher – Beach Park Consolidated School District 2009 - Present

Substitute Teacher – Beach Park Consolidated School District 2005 – 2008

Manager – Providence Mortgage 2005 – 2007Manager – Jared “The Galleria of Jewelry” 2001 - 2005

Copy of TranscriptsCopies of transcripts from the following colleges

will be found on this page:

University of Phoenix – Masters in Special Education

Lakeland College – Masters in Business Administration

Lakeland College – Bachelors in Accounting and

Business Administration

Letters of RecommendationThe letters of recommendation for Gabriel

Cappozzo have been submitted by two previous Principals that he has worked for.

Rene’ Santiago – Principal of Beach Park Middle School

John Fredrickson – Principal of Oak Crest Elementary

Educational PhilosophyGabriel Cappozzo’s educational philosophy

focuses on the following areas:The evolution of special education in the

public school system.Alternative Assessment Tools.Technology and Media Resources for

Inclusion.Parent Communication Plan

Classroom Management PlanGabriel Cappozzo’s Classroom Management Plan focuses on

the importance of the following aspects:The establishment of an environment that meets the

requirements of special needs students within the general education environment.

Focuses on building social and academic outcomes for children.

Revolves around the initiative of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports as well as Response to Intervention.

Implements the necessary modification and accommodations for all students to achieve academic and social success.

Lesson Plan 1Lesson Plan 1 has been developed to teach a

unit on Math and Time.

Telling time using an analog clock.Grade Level: 4th

Objectives: Students will use manipulatives to create analogue clockStudents will identify time through the use of an

analogue clockStudents will work in teams to demonstrate time

identification speed and accuracy

Lesson Plan 2Lesson Plan 2 has been developed to teach a

unit on Math and Money. Topic: Using money to purchase school

suppliesGrade: 4th

Objective: the learner will be able to identify monetary denominations, count money, and use money to purchase school supplies with 100% accuracy through computing and estimating using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, and calculators.

State Specific Testing RequirementsThe following test results have been

provided for the:96 Illinois Basic Skills22 Special Education Cross Categorical155 Learning Behavior Specialist 1104 APT: K – 12163 Special Education General Curriculum

Student Teaching ArtifactsThe following artifacts from Mr. Cappozzo’s

student teaching experience can be found here:

Pictures of his studentsTeacher Work Sample 1 – 7Monthly Newsletters

Behavior Plan OutlineThe following information has been provided to

add insight into the behavior plan and data tracking system created by Gabriel Cappozzo

Behavior Data SheetBehavior Data TableBehavior Data ChartBehavior Progress Chart

This behavior plan is currently being used in the Beach Park Consolidated School District, IL.

Informal AssessmentThe following information is provided for the

user to gain insight into Gabriel’s perspective on the assessment process and focuses on the following:

ObservationPortfolioWriting SamplesInformal inventories and quizzesFormal Assessments

Mr. Cappozzo’s Official Classroom WebsiteThis page contains a link to bring you to Mr.

Cappozzo’s official classroom website. Here you will gain further insight into Mr. Cappozzo’s philosophy on teaching, see pictures of current events, access school resources, and stay updated on current events.

Be sure to visit: www.mrcappozzo.weebly.com

Gabriel Cappozzo’s WebsiteAll of the information provided in this presentation can be

accessed on a website created specifically for the user at www.cappozzoportfolio.weebly.com.

This website has been established as a convenience for hiring teams to share and access information from Gabriel Cappozzo’s time as a student and a teacher.

I hope that you have found this information user friendly and look forward to future engagements with you!

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Gabriel A. Cappozzo