Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Licensed Elementary Education Teacher and SEI endorsed in Massachusetts
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher:
Classroom teacher Grade 3
33 homeroom students
Teaching challenging ability based groups
Building professional relationships with students and parents
Strong classroom management; fostering an environment for student success
6th grade plus 1 teacher- 6th grade reading teacher, as needed and assistant/mentor to new staff members moving into the teaching position
extra help and tutoring sessions; large and small group
Student data tracking
Weekly and quarterly reporting
Lead Teacher:
Designing and updating curriculum
Curriculum mapping and planning
Mentoring new staff members and building strong relationships
Overseeing team’s adherence to school policies and procedures
Coaching teachers in the classroom
Providing advice in areas of expertise
Holding team meetings and organizing consistent, clear communication with team
Organizing grade level events
6th grade plus 1 teacher- 6th grade reading teacher, as needed and assistant/mentor to new staff members moving into the teaching position
Grade 1 Lead Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Classroom teacher
Team Leader
Head after school tutoring teacher/ coordinator
Specializing in teaching high needs students in reading and math
Well versed in teaching early phonics, reading and writing skills
Grade 1 Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
08.2013 - 06.2016
Classroom teacher
Grade 2 Instructional Assistant
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
05.2012 - 06.2013
First position accepted at Mystic Valley; gained experience in the field of education and school community
Built a solid foundation and became well-versed in the school culture
Assistant teacher in a second grade classroom
Assisted classroom teacher with delivery of instruction, lesson preparation and classroom management
Independent teaching opportunities; taught own reading/math group
Assistant Coach to the MV cheerleading team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Integrated Liberal Studies
Curry College
Milton, MA
05.2012
Skills
Curriculum development
Classroom management
Student assessment
Classroom diversity
Lesson planning
Parent communication
Positive reinforcement
Student engagement
Classroom organization
Educational leadership
Mentoring teachers
Professional development
Certification
Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in Elementary Education
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsed
Completion of NIFDI Direct Instruction Coaching Institute
Recipient of two longevity awards for 5 and 10 years of service at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Recognized by supervisors and colleagues for excellence in teaching; won the Walter R. Warren Prize in 2021.
Won Teacher of the Month Award- April 2024 and the DI Shout Out of the Month- April 2024.
Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Mystic Valley staff 2016-2024
Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
Recognized by administration team for high success with working with low learners and students with behavior challenges.
Timeline
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Grade 1 Lead Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Grade 1 Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
08.2013 - 06.2016
Grade 2 Instructional Assistant
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
05.2012 - 06.2013
Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in Elementary Education
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsed
Completion of NIFDI Direct Instruction Coaching Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Integrated Liberal Studies
Curry College
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