ANN WHITELAW
Seekonk,MA
Summary
Dedicated educator and strategic business partner driving district-wide academic success and operational excellence. As a Grades 3–5 Math Coach, fostered collaboration and implemented effective instructional strategies, resulting in enhanced student performance. Co-owner of a community establishment, delivering leadership that promotes teamwork and growth.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner & Operations Manager
Micheletti’s Family Restaurant
Seekonk, Massachusetts
01.1996 - Current
- Advanced from entry-level role to co-owner and strategic partner since 1996.
- Collaborated with co-owners on strategic growth initiatives to enhance market positioning.
- Delivered leadership and support to employees, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed daily elementary teaching responsibilities alongside weekend restaurant operations for over 30 years.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-6
Lincoln School Department
Lincoln, RI
01.1990 - 06.2026
- Delivered instruction to grades two through six within Lincoln School District since 1990.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback for instructional enhancement.
- Facilitated educational activities promoting teamwork, social skills, and critical thinking.
- Fostered creativity by allowing student choice in learning topics and styles.
- Coordinated sixth-grade Bournedale Outdoor Educational Camp from 1991 to 2018, enhancing experiential learning opportunities.
- Guided new teachers in effective instructional practices and classroom management strategies.
- Applied technology to support interactive learning experiences and independent research.
Mathematics Coach, Grades 3-5
Lincoln Public School Department
Lincoln, RI
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Facilitated ongoing professional development for teachers on best practices and strengthened math content knowledge while leading implementation of Eureka Math program and i-Ready Diagnostic and Instructional for grades 3-5.
- Coached classroom and special education teachers in grades 3-5 through modeling co-taught lessons and providing vetted instructional resources to enhance instructional quality.
- Work collaboratively in grade level teams to create and implement district-wide assessments and rubrics, with ongoing calibration and needed revisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA01-1988
Providence College
Providence, RIRhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Empathy and patience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Customer relations
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Performance monitoring
- Reliability
- Business planning
Timeline
Mathematics Coach, Grades 3-5
Lincoln Public School Department
05.2013 - 06.2018
Co-Owner & Operations Manager
Micheletti’s Family Restaurant
01.1996 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-6
Lincoln School Department
01.1990 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
Bridgewater State University
Providence College
Rhode Island College