1. Adam Michael DiDuro
2762 • South Sherman Street • Englewood, CO 80113
CELL PHONE 5857554669
adam.diduro@waldenu.edu, adam.diduro@gmail.com
ACCOMPLISHED EDUCATOR, COACH, TUTOR, MENTOR, RESEARCHER, AND PROJECT MANAGER:
Hard-working, passionate, and detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving, interpersonal and analytic skills. Pursuing a
proactive role in improving the holistic development of students, a school district, and all stakeholders. Seeking to transfer expertise in
learning, instruction, and innovative educational practice. Areas of specialty include online learning, service learning, community
engagement, social change, 21st century skills and competency, organizational culture and development, writing, leadership, creativity,
and research theory, design, and method. Subject specialties include American history, Government, Civics, Global History, World
History, Participation in Government, Economic, The Holocaust, and Politics. Passions include academic equality, diversity, cultural
intelligence, and nonprofit work.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Ph.D in Education, Specialization in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation (Expected December 2015)
The State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Masters of Science in Education, Specialization in Social Studies (October 2010)
The State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Dual Major in History and Adolescent Education (7-12) (May 2009)
The International Teaching of English as a Foreign Language Academy (August 2014)
Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (K-Adult)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TRAINING
• Conducted by The College Board (December 2010 and March 2011). Sought out training in United States and World History,
stemming from motivation and desire to work with students who qualify for Advanced Placement coursework.
• Strengthened knowledge of content and grading, research, analytic, and communication skills, while expanding network and
access to resources and professional forums.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Vista Academy 4800 Telluride Street Building #6 Evie Garrett Dennis Campus Denver, CO 80249 Present
http://vistaacademy.dpsk12.org
Secondary Social Sciences and Language Arts Teacher
-Integrate social sciences and language arts curriculum focused on writing-intensive, collaborative and analytic lessons designed to
build 21st century skills and knowledge.
-Assess student needs through daily data collection (i.e Do Now, Exit Ticket, Pre/Post scores) and facilitate instruction tailored to
strengthen student needs.
-Implementing cultural change of flipping the classroom; emphasizing engagement and communication within class while providing
traditional notes/lecture for homework. Starting with the end approach, utilizing pre and post assessments.
-Pending Language Arts certification. Scheduled to take Language Arts CO PRAXIS/Place Exam.
Hamilton Middle School 8600 East Dartmoth Ave, Denver CO 80231 8/11/14-12/19/14
http://www.edline.net/pages/Hamilton_Middle
Math Intervention Teacher
• Deliver intervention curriculum aimed at developing a growth mindset and understanding of malleable intelligence while
working with students on specific behaviors that support academic success.
• Advance math and literacy skill with a needs assessment that targets underlining gaps in student skills and conceptions.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure grade-level rigor on material aligned with what students are learning in class.
Canandaigua Academy 435 East Street Canandaigua, NY 14424 10/13/13-5/14/14
www.canandaiguaschools.org
Reading and Literacy Teacher
• Improved students' reading through self-designed and directed reading and literacy activities focused on word reading skills
and strategy, text structure and organization, word structure, spelling, and understanding and interpreting text (among other
lessons).
• Blossomed students' literacy skills through engagement activities such as group discussion and interaction, engaging with and
responding to texts (both individual and collaboratively) and presenting what they've learned and how they learned it.
• Creator of Independent Reading Digital Storytelling Project aimed at developing students literacy and digital literacy skills.

2. Resulted in students developing 5-7 minute digital story tales on their book, its relevance to life and skill building.
Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES 701 Peirson Ave, Newark, NY 14513 January 2010- June 2014
www.wflboces.org
Per-Diem Substitute Teacher and Tutor
• Acquired expansive experience teaching and tutoring students spanning K-12. Serve students with disabilities, students with a
wide range of academic ability and students from various backgrounds. Assume multiple roles on a daily basis.
• Comfortable teaching in a variety of settings with minimal resources and resilient in the face of daily challenges.
• Flexible and able to quickly adapt to different environments, situations, and curriculum daily.
Seneca Falls Middle School 95 Troy Street, Seneca Falls NY 13148 01/20/12 - 6/22/12
Social Studies Teacher: 7 American History
• Creator and orchestrator of 7th grade Lunch Bunch, a tutorial program designed to academically motivate students at risk of
failing multiple courses. Resulted in fewer students attending summer school, being held back, and raised students' GPA.
• Co-founder of the Academic Study Hall policy for middle school student athletes. Program designed for student-athletes to
finish work on time. Resulted in consistent homework habits, improve academics, and satisfied teachers.
• Strategically developed and implemented Binder Organization System and weekly Discussion Workshops. Programs
designed to organize student classwork and improve written and oral communication. Resulted in higher number of students
completing work, improved literacy, and increased scores o open-notes assessments.
• Collaborated with history department to create common literacy language and rubric, spanning grades 6-12.
• Contributed data and input in several Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
Red Jacket Middle School 1506 Route 21, Shortsville NY 14548 4/20/11 - 6/24/11
Social Studies Teacher: 7 American History
• Directed Student instruction, flowering a higher-learning environment based on hard-work, collaborative learning, respect
and critical thinking with students from copious academic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Launched a variety of inclusion models with Special Education Teacher
• Proctored and graded Global Studies and American History, New York State Regents Exams
• Cultivated challenging lessons based on class ability, crafting individual instruction for students with special needs.
Mynderse Academy 105 Troy Street, Seneca Falls NY 13148 01/20/12 - 5/28/12
Modified Boys Lacrosse Coach
• Instilled responsibility and academic, social, and behavioral accountability within student-athletes.
• Empowered student-athletes to work together and exhibit sportsmanship, inspiring leadership on and off the lacrosse field.
• Facilitated practice (strategy, skill, rules) and games, balancing time and adjusting to a frequently changing schedule.
STUDENT-REPRESENTATIVE PROFESSIONAL TITLES
Graduate Student Network (GSN) February 2013-Present
Affiliate group of the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE)
Student Representative of Graduate Student Leadership Committee
• Sole student representative, currently conducting research to identify and classify needs and services sought by GSN
members.
• Co-developed program to increase opportunities for sustained collaboration and mentoring among GSN members.
• Co-creator of membership survey and information package on GSN that was distributed at the International Association of
Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement national conference on November 6-8, 2013.
• Presented at the national conference and represented GSN during the information and recruitment session.
Center for Social Change February 2013-Present
Walden University
Student Representative of the Center for Social Change Concept Design Committee
• Sole student representative, currently conducting research on social change by supporting collaborative, interdisciplinary, and
funded studies through the founding of an Institute within the Center.
• Designing social change training and development for students, alumni, faculty members, staff, and administrators.
• Constructing curriculum and pedagogical development for enhancing the preparation of scholar-practitioners who can create
positive social change.
• Improving communication and access to resources for information, networking, and promoting social change endeavors.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Camp ONSEYAWA 8/14/11 - 8/28/11, 8/10/12 - 8/17/12

3. • Performed duties as camp counselor. Reshaped camper confidence and revitalized self-esteem through physical, academic
and social activities. The mission of Camp Onseyawa is to provide a camping experience for 8-16 year old children with
disabilities and to foster independence and acceptance of others through social, recreational and educational aspects of life.
Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor 9/2008 - 12/2008
• Tutored inner-city middle school students in all subject areas, creating a system of organization and revamping study habits.
• Empowered students with knowledge, skill, and organizational habits to become proactive and complete work daily.
Cortland Migrant Outreach Program 10/20/2008
• Guided potential foreign exchange students throughout campus. Introduced students to campus life, other students and
fostered bond between students and the university.
• Communicated with potential students from diverse countries, languages, and backgrounds.
Big Brother, Big Sister Program 1/22/05 - 6/24/05
• Mentored students, fostering confidence and motivation to learn and do well at home, in the classroom, and the community.
• Tutored students and resolved various issues, establishing trust and designed student time management program.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (www.researchslce.org)02/2013-Present
• Member of the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE).
IARSLCE is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting research on service-learning and community engagement.
• Member of the Graduate Student Network (GSN), affiliate group of IARSLCE. GSN provides a graduate-student only
listserv, mentoring opportunities, research advancement and professional development workshops at the annual conference.
The Sloan Consortium 11/24/13-Present
• Professional member of the leading professional online learning society devoted to advancing quality e-Education learning
into the mainstream of education through its community. Sloan-C is dedicated to providing access to high quality e-Education
to individuals, institutions, professional societies and the corporate community.
• Expanded knowledge, skills and practice with online learning and virtual, hybrid, and blended learning environments.
Certificates:
Advanced Placement (AP) certificates from professional development workshops on Advanced Placement United States and world
history. Substantial knowledge of and experience with AP level instruction, test-management and best practices. Sponsored and
conducted by The College Board.
New York State Certified Public School Teacher, Social Studies 7-12
Coaching Certificate: SUNY Cortland, Section 135.4: Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education
American Red Cross: CPR, AED, and First-Aid certified.