JOSEPH (Buck) POPOLO

Boston,MA

Summary

Dedicated and passionate education professional pursuing an Ed.M. in Education for Equity & Social Justice. Studies focused on creating inclusive learning environments, culturally responsive teaching, and advocating for systemic change in education. Strongly committed to making a positive impact, on track to receive a full Special Education license (moderate disabilities 5-12) by June 2025 through Teach for America. Demonstrated commitment to the field by successfully passing the required MTELs for a Special Education License.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

High School Special Education Teacher

Boston Preparatory Charter School

08.2023 - Current

Manage a caseload of 20 students and lead their IEP/ 504 meetings
Teach over 70 students across multiple classrooms (general education, partial inclusion, and subseparate classroom)
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Digital Marketing Intern

Freeman

06.2022 - 08.2022

Created and oversaw the performance of two main ad campaign
Worked directly with the sales team to discuss the online behavior of their clients to address how we can better serve them

Education

Ed.M. - Education for Equity & Social Justice

Boston University

Boston, MA

02.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing and Managing for Social Impact & the Public Good, Sociology

Boston College, Carroll School of Management

Chestnut Hill, MA

05.2023

Skills

Differentiated instruction
Lesson planning & curriculum development
Culturally responsive teaching
Progress monitoring & data tracking
Co-teaching & Collaboration

Family & stakeholder communication
Advocacy for student needs
SEI Endorsed
Mathematics, Physics, and ELA instruction

Additional Information - Leadership And Service

Design and implement engaging geometry lessons for both general education and subseparate classrooms, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Manage a caseload of students with IEPs, including writing and updating goals, tracking progress, and leading IEP meetings in collaboration with families and support staff.
Utilize differentiated and rigorous instruction, scaffolding, and hands-on activities to support student success in mathematics.
Teach for America Corp Member: Selected as a Teach For America corps member to address educational inequities through rigorous, student-centered instruction. Teach 10th-grade geometry in both general education and special education settings, designing differentiated lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
Eagle Scout: Earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, demonstrating leadership, perseverance, and commitment to service. Led a comprehensive community service project, coordinating volunteers, managing logistics, and overseeing project completion.

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