Larks Preschool

Qualifications

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION and HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, Denver, CO
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (Ed.S)
MEMBER: GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY (Academic excellence), G.P.A. 3.96

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
WEST HARTFORD CT.
BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENGLISH 1991
MINOR CONCENTRATION, PHOTOGRAPHY
SENIOR EDITOR (’91): “EXHIBITIONS” STUDENT PERIODICAL
STUDENT TUTOR (’89 & ’90): PSYCHOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY
RECIPIENT (’90 & ’91): ALEXANDER A. GOLDFARB STUDENT AWARD

CPR CERTIFIED: ADULT, INFANT – EXP: current
COMMUNITY FIRST AID CERTIFIED – EXP: current
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS CERTIFIED – EXP: current
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION CERTIFIED – EXP: current

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Denver, Colorado

RECOMENDATIONS

“Mr. Federico proved to be a very effective, flexible, innovative and resilient educator as he transitioned from a day-to-day to a full time substitute embracing all of the resident tasks and responsibilities required as a permanent classroom facilitator. His comprehensive literacy background enabled him to hit the ground running in an effort to maintain the consistency needed for his students’ academic achievement. The impact that his knowledge had on the students was significant.”

“Many of Mr. Federico's team members benefited from his energy, creativity, professional wisdom and insight. He graciously shared his experiences, time and resources with his students and colleagues and was an active, thought-provoking participant in faculty meetings and professional development seminars.”
Deb Graham
Principal - Green Valley Elementary (DPS)

“Mr. Federico continues to participate in a variety of school and district in-services for our literacy program, our math curriculum as well as the Colorado Student Assessment Program. He is energetic and enthusiastic about educating his students. He is resourceful and self-motivated to find ways to meet the wide variety and challenging needs of the students in his classroom. He is conscientious about being prepared to teach all of his students.”
Cathy Cronn
Special Education Teacher - Denver Public Schools

“During the two years that I have known Mr. Federico I have been extremely impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and skills as an educator. He was welcomed with open arms from the first time he stepped foot into our school. His demeanor with the children, staff, faculty and parents is outstanding.”
Christine Gibb
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher - Denver Public Schools

“As Green Valley's School Psychologist, I worked very closely with Mr. Federico and his fourth grade students implementing the "Bully Proofing Program". Immediately, I noticed Mr. Federico's natural ability to relate to very diverse and often difficult children. He truly demonstrated a tremendous gift working with children as he effortlessly created a caring and nurturing environment while fostering countless social and academic opportunities for all his students.”
Hugh Redford
School Psychologist (Ed.S) - Douglas County School District

“I have had the pleasure of sitting in some of his class discussions. His students were prepared for these discussions in a variety of ways: through special assignments, homework guidelines, small group discussions, library visits and the depth of understanding that they exhibited was astonishing.

Mr. Federico is an advocate of small grouping and never seems to run out of good ideas. He is an effective and efficient communicator...I have found him to be a very postive and understanding person.”
Asaline Hughley
Literacy Coach - Denver Public Schools