Emma Vaccaro

I am a qualified educator with seven years of experience in teaching diverse communities, and one year in an educational leadership role. I possess strong creative and adaptive skills, and I excel as a team player with a keen attention to detail.

Science Lead Teacher

Summit Atlas, West Seattle, September 2019– Current

I utilized both Canvas and Gradient platform technologies to enhance students' learning experiences, integrating digital tools to support engagement and understanding. I planned and implemented project-based learning for both 6th and 8th grade classes, focusing on hands-on, inquiry-driven activities that fostered critical thinking. I also introduced phenomenon-based learning, encouraging students to explore real-world scientific concepts.

Over the course of my tenure, I mentored 30 students, supporting their academic growth and habits of success from 6th through 8th grade. I differentiated resources and assignments to ensure all students were appropriately challenged, meeting them at their individual learning levels. Additionally, I created a dedicated science website, directly tied to project-based learning, to provide rigorous, accessible resources for all middle school science students.

Leadership Resident

Summit Atlas, West Seattle, 2023– Current

I served as a Grade Level Team Lead and Student Support Block Lead, actively participating in weekly administrative team meetings and huddles to support school-wide initiatives. I observed classroom practices and provided actionable feedback to teachers, fostering professional growth. In my role as a Data Intern, I contributed to planning and coordinating New Student Orientation and All Student Orientation, helping ensure a smooth transition for incoming students.

I also played a key role in promoting and maintaining a positive school culture, supporting restorative practices, and facilitating conflict resolution to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Master and Bachelor of the Arts

Early Childhood & Childhood Education with a co-major in STEM

Hofstra University; Hempstead New York, 2014 - 2019