Francesca Gerard

I am a passionate and focused certified educator; with a strong commitment to serving the needs and improving the lives of at-risk students by providing high quality teaching utilizing educational research based best practices and pedagogical skills to support classroom instruction and improve student achievement. I have advanced knowledge in community resources and have the ability to provide help to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. My personal qualities along with years of experience in working with at-risk populations. I have proven skills working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. I possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling students to trust in the guidance and information that I provide. My background includes evaluating students’ academic performances, collaborating with teachers, guiding at-risk students, and recommending appropriate coursework and activities to strengthen students’ positioning as college applicants. I offer commitment and the ability to implement and supervise a positive environment that is mission-driven.