1. Gabriel Cappozzo Teacher Portfolio
University of Phoenix
SPE/589
Special Education Student Teaching: Cross Categorical
December 1st, 2011

2. Introduction The following presentation has been developed to introduce the reader to Gabriel Cappozzo, and provide the user with information in the following areas:
Cover Letter
Resume
Copies of Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Educational Philosophy
Classroom Management Philosophy
Lesson Plans
Math and Time
Math and Money
Mr. Cappozzo’s Official Classroom Website
State Specific Testing Requirements
96 IL Basic Skills
22 Special Education Cross Categorical
155 Learning Behavior Specialist 1
104 APT: K – 12
163 Special Education General Curriculum
Student Teaching Artifacts
Behavior Plan Outline
Informal Assessments
Every category listed here can be accessed on

3. Home Page
The Home Page of this website provides the user with the ability to navigate throughout the website and access each area listed in the introduction. It also provides the user with an opportunity to click on the Mr. Cappozzo’s classroom picture and open up this Power Point presentation to provide a summary of the sites purpose.

4. Cover Letter
The cover letter is an introduction to Gabriel Cappozzo and discusses his concise philosophy on education.
His belief in the importance of education is evident based on his history as a student, teacher, and father.
Through his experience as a committee member for PBIS and RTI, he’s been able to exercise its implementation and values its importance.
His passion to influence student s , both through actions and words, drives him to succeed inside and outside of the school.

5. Resume The following categories are outlined in the resume: Education:
Masters in Special Education 2011
Masters in Business Administration 2007
Undergraduate in Accounting & Business Administration 2005
Previous Employment
Teacher – Beach Park Consolidated School District
Present
Substitute Teacher – Beach Park Consolidated School District
2005 – 2008
Manager – Providence Mortgage 2005 – 2007
Manager – Jared “The Galleria of Jewelry”

6. Copy of Transcripts
Copies of transcripts from the following colleges will be found on this page:
University of Phoenix – Masters in Special Education
Lakeland College – Masters in Business Administration
Lakeland College – Bachelors in Accounting and Business Administration

7. Letters of Recommendation
The letters of recommendation for Gabriel Cappozzo have been submitted by two previous Principals that he has worked for.
Rene’ Santiago – Principal of Beach Park Middle School
John Fredrickson – Principal of Oak Crest Elementary

8. Educational Philosophy
Gabriel Cappozzo’s educational philosophy focuses on the following areas:
The evolution of special education in the public school system.
Alternative Assessment Tools.
Technology and Media Resources for Inclusion.
Parent Communication Plan

9. Classroom Management Plan
Gabriel Cappozzo’s Classroom Management Plan focuses on the importance of the following aspects:
The establishment of an environment that meets the requirements of special needs students within the general education environment.
Focuses on building social and academic outcomes for children.
Revolves around the initiative of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports as well as Response to Intervention.
Implements the necessary modification and accommodations for all students to achieve academic and social success.

10. Lesson Plan 1
Lesson Plan 1 has been developed to teach a unit on Math and Time.
Telling time using an analog clock.
Grade Level: 4th
Objectives:
Students will use manipulatives to create analogue clock
Students will identify time through the use of an analogue clock
Students will work in teams to demonstrate time identification speed and accuracy

11. Lesson Plan 2
Lesson Plan 2 has been developed to teach a unit on Math and Money.
Topic: Using money to purchase school supplies
Grade: 4th
Objective: the learner will be able to identify monetary denominations, count money, and use money to purchase school supplies with 100% accuracy through computing and estimating using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, and calculators.

12. State Specific Testing Requirements
The following test results have been provided for the:
96 Illinois Basic Skills
22 Special Education Cross Categorical
155 Learning Behavior Specialist 1
104 APT: K – 12
163 Special Education General Curriculum

13. Student Teaching Artifacts
The following artifacts from Mr. Cappozzo’s student teaching experience can be found here:
Pictures of his students
Teacher Work Sample 1 – 7
Monthly Newsletters

14. Behavior Plan Outline
The following information has been provided to add insight into the behavior plan and data tracking system created by Gabriel Cappozzo
Behavior Data Sheet
Behavior Data Table
Behavior Data Chart
Behavior Progress Chart
This behavior plan is currently being used in the Beach Park Consolidated School District, IL.

15. Informal Assessment
The following information is provided for the user to gain insight into Gabriel’s perspective on the assessment process and focuses on the following:
Observation
Portfolio
Writing Samples
Informal inventories and quizzes
Formal Assessments

16. Mr. Cappozzo’s Official Classroom Website
This page contains a link to bring you to Mr. Cappozzo’s official classroom website. Here you will gain further insight into Mr. Cappozzo’s philosophy on teaching, see pictures of current events, access school resources, and stay updated on current events. Be sure to visit:

17. Gabriel Cappozzo’s Website
All of the information provided in this presentation can be accessed on a website created specifically for the user at This website has been established as a convenience for hiring teams to share and access information from Gabriel Cappozzo’s time as a student and a teacher. I hope that you have found this information user friendly and look forward to future engagements with you! Thank you for your time and consideration. Gabriel A. Cappozzo