Joe Pizzo

Children's Poetry Book Award Member @ National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

About

I look to maximize the abilities and potential of both my colleagues and my students through a blend of inspiration, self-actualization, focused effort, encouragement, and synergy. Every task consists not only of a mission, but also of the people who facilitate the mission. Specialties: * Teaching at the middle and college levels. * Writing copy for radio, videos, and Web sites. * Providing voice tracks. * Presenting professional development and training workshops. * Lecturing. * Giving motivational speeches. * Serving as host or master of ceremonies. * Conducting panels and interviews. * Writing grants. * Tutoring. * Editing.

Country

United States

City

Bound Brook

Industry

Writing & Editing

Skill

Professional Development Workshop Provider, Public Relations, Editing, Grants, Tutoring, Video, Radio, Lecturing, Teaching, Writing, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Mentoring, Grant Writing, Classroom Instruction, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Training

Experience

Children's Poetry Book Award Member

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Serve duties as historian & create a podcast featuring the Executive Director and NCTE Presidents.

Steering Committee Member

NJ Autism Think Tank

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

Brookdale Community College, NJ

Explore ways to serve the autism treatment community & seek to design certificated training for those with autism.

Course Consultant & Designer - Pro Bono

Edison You Win

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

Edison, NJ

Provide input on course design, implementation, tutoring strategies, and individualized instruction.

An Author's Journey

DisruptED TV

2019-2 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

NJ, USA

Podcasts are created and posted featuring authors speaking about the process of writing.

School Spotlight Host

DisruptED TV

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

NJ, USA

Features are produced highlighting best practices in schools throughout the world.

Contributing Member

Fordham University Digital Literacies Collaborative

2014-8 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

Manhattan, NYC

The DLC is a wonderful group where we dedicated professionals can share our knowledge of and best practices dealing with digital literacies. Yesterday (7/22) I presented a workshop entitled "The Color of Poetry", and I participated in a panel discussion. Today, we in the DLC reflected on our professional experiences and wrote blog posts and poetry throughout the morning.

At-large Representative

NJAMLE

2014-10 - Present · 12 yrs

I serve as a member of the executive board of NJAMLE with all voting rights and responsibilities.

Staff Announcer

WNTI 91.9 FM

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ

Provide voice-overs and general voice spots, as needed.

Application and Site Reviewer

NJ Schools to Watch Review and Evaluation Team

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

I serve as a team member to review applications, as well as a site visitation team member to evaluate exemplary programs that are applying for for Schools to Watch designation.

National Teacher Advisory Board

Scholastic

2011-9 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

NYC

Strategic consulting, providing input for and evaluation of company Web site and educational materials.

Drama Club Advisory & Production Team

Black River Middle School

2008-9 - Present · 18 yrs 1 mo

Chester, NJ

Work as a core team member to select and produce student musical productions.

Teacher - Grade 7

Black River Middle School

1975-11 - Present · 50 yrs 11 mos

Integrated Language Arts Teacher; Co-Director of Drama Club; Former Writing Club and Student Council Advisor; Curriculum Designer; In-service Provider; Award-winning Teacher