About Mr. Pisacano
Visual Art educator and interdisciplinary artist with a desire to share my passions and talents in the classroom and school setting; highly collaborative, team-player and creative mentor with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
MATTHEW PISACANO
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
PS/MS 004 Crotona Park West
September 2022 - Present
ES/MS Art Teacher (2nd- 8th)
● Designed and implemented discussion based Social Justice curriculum for all learners.
● Collaborated with Broadway Junior in creating paintings and set props for school production of The Little Mermaid.
● Worked jointly with Creative Artworks resident artist in designing and executing large scale socially conscious murals.
● Ensured all lessons were differentiated for Sped and ELL learners.
● Voted Best First Year Teacher 2022-23 by staff.
Brilla College Prep – Bronx, New York
July 2019 – April 2022
FAA High School Readiness Lead/Art Teacher
● Founding MS art teacher, developing curriculum including interdisciplinary art practices in diverse mediums of visual arts.
● Differentiated learning and behavioral management techniques for special needs students.
● Hosted school-wide and community events including the MS Visual Art Showcase, Mott Haven Celebration and Parent University.
● Guided and supported 8th grade students in the art high school application and audition process, successfully securing student admissions into competitive DOE art high schools.
Success Academies Charter Schools - Middle School – Bronx, New York
June 2015 – June 2019
Art Content Manager, Art Teacher
● Created interdisciplinary lesson plans that integrated diverse mediums of visual arts.
● Developed MS art curriculum, assisted with organizing professional developments and led trainings for new art teachers.
● Hosted and developed displays of student artwork in exhibitions and showcases.
● Academic advisor for 5thand 6th grade students.
● Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Substitute Teaching
February 2013 – June 2015
P.S. 221 The North Hills School -Douglaston, New York
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows School -Fresh Meadows, New York
P.S. 213 The Carl Ullman School - Bayside, New York
P.S. 46 The Alley Pond School -Bayside, New York
January 2005 - June 2010
Teacher’s Assistant/Paraprofessional 3rd & 5th grade
● Assisted classroom teacher with daily tasks, class work, and activities while providing special needs students with behavioral and learning management assistance.
● Taught students and contributed large-scale murals to the school community.
● Worked closely with choir and band in developing annual recitals, plays and graduations.
EDUCATION
Touro College – New York, New York
Master of Science & Education, 2018
General & Special Education grades K – 6.
Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, New York
Master of Fine Arts, 2012
Marymount Manhattan College - New York, New York
Bachelor of Arts, 2004
Studio Art/Education