Diane Dame

Dedicated educator with effective classroom management and innovative lesson design skills. Committed to fostering student motivation and using data-informed teaching practices to enhance learning outcomes.

Elementary Education (2-6)

Literacy Teacher (k-12)

• Named "Teacher of the Year" at Burgess Elementary 2021-2022.
• Consistently exceed school and district averages for student growth based on standardized testing.
• Achieved highly effective teacher status based on SLOs multiple years.
• Mentored Coastal Carolina students, leading to mentee being hired by the school.
• Google Certified Educator
• Created and facilitate multiple professional development courses for New York State Masters Teacher program.
• ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online activities and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
• Incorporate flexible seating options to encourage student learning and accommodate diverse individual needs and learning styles.