I’m Salvatore Frieri, and I truly believe that with effort and teamwork, everyone can be excellent at anything!

Salvatore Frieri's Bio:

Salvatore Frieri believes that if you provide praise, provide experiential learning opportunities, hire a diverse workforce, give clear feedback with the belief that anyone can grow and change, then you will be an amazing leader! Anyone can do it. Sal has enjoyed every day of work at each job he's held since he was a teenager. Keep that positive outlook always!

Salvatore Frieri's Experience:

  • Tutor/Teacher at Stride Tutoring

    November 2023 - Present | Remote

    Provide 1:1 and small group instruction to students in grades 3 through 12 in Math, Reading, History, Science, English, Economics, and SAT/ACT Test Prep!

  • Professional Learning Specialist at Amplify Education, Inc.

    April 2023 - Present | Brooklyn, NY

    Provide Professional Development to educators around the Northeast and Midwest on how to effectively utilize mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition to help early readers become the strongest they can be.

  • Insurance Agent at New York Life

    February 2023 - April 2024 | Latham, NY

    Licensed insurance producer for term & whole life, long term disability & care, and annuities in MA, NY, & NC.

  • Senior Education Consultant at EDucating Change

    August 2014 - June 2023 | Pittsfield, MA

    Provided professional development training to teachers and administrators on supervision and evaluation, PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems), MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), and Student Attendance strategies.

  • Elementary School Principal at Westfield Public Schools

    July 2016 - July 2022 | Westfield, MA

    K-5 Public School Principal of 400 students & 70 faculty/staff

  • Elementary/Middle School Principal at Holyoke Public Schools

    July 2014 - June 2016 | Holyoke, MA

    PreK-8 Public School Principal of 600 students & 95 faculty/staff

  • Middle School Math & English Teacher at Pittsfield Public Schools

    August 2009 - July 2014 | Pittsfield, MA

    Middle School Teacher - 6th Grade Math & Science, 8th Grade English High School 9-12 Coach - Taconic Boys Soccer

  • School Age Group Leader at KidZone Educational Center

    December 2008 - August 2009 | Pittsfield, MA

    Taught before and after school programs to school aged children 5-12, and during school hours worked with preschoolers age 4.

  • Premier Interviewer & Trainer at Gallup Poll

    February 2005 - June 2008 | Houston, TX

    Conducted interviews for Fortune 500 companies, news organizations, hospitals, banks, and governments. Trained new employees. 2007 TX trainer of the year.

  • Assistant Manager at GameStop Inc.

    November 1999 - May 2004 | Pittsfield, MA

    Scheduling, payroll, evaluation, merchandising, budgeting, inventory, cash handling, customer service.

  • Dishwasher at Highland Restaurant

    May 1996 - December 1999 | Pittsfield, MA

    Washed the dishes, mopped the floors, peeled the onions, cut the lettuce, made the whipped cream

Salvatore Frieri's Education:

  • American International College

    2010 – 2012
    M.Ed
    Concentration: School Administration
    Activities: 3.97 GPA - Taught middle school full-time and coached boy's high school JV Soccer.

  • University of Houston

    2004 – 2008
    B.A.
    Concentration: Economics
    Activities: Coached HS Boys Varsity Soccer and worked full-time. Minor in Italian Studies

  • Berkshire Community College

    2000 – 2003
    A.A
    Concentration: Liberal Arts
    Activities: Played BCC Falcons Men's Junior College Soccer and worked full-time

  • Taconic High School

    1996 – 2000
    HS Diploma
    Concentration: College Prep
    Activities: Soccer, Track, Quiz Team, Chess Club, New England Math League

Salvatore Frieri's Interests & Activities:

Education, Coaching, Professional Development, Mentoring, Soccer, Boston Red Sox Baseball, Motorcycles, Silver Age Comics, Retro Video Games, Classic Vinyl, Parenting, Home Ownership, Traveling