Annmarie Missaghian
Smithfield,RI
Summary
Passionate, caring and effective educator with valuable experience in all aspects of instruction. Seasoned in working with a diverse population of students with individual goals, motivation levels and capabilities. Willing to put forth extra time and effort to ensure student success.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Providence School Department
1990.08 - 2022.05
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified, recorded and kept data on struggling students and provided additional support through tutoring and modified small group lessons.
- Mentored student teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Attended professional development opportunities such as Reading, Writing and Math workshops.
- Completed Curriculum Writing Workshop.
- Maintained Classroom Library and taught writing and Language Arts by modeling chosen literature.
- Created and maintained classroom centers for student down time.
- Served as a Read180 instructor training students on laptop and audio individualized programs.
- Completed Science Workshops utilizing hands on Kit Lessons.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear classroom expectations and directly teaching and modeling those expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices.
- Compiled data and evidence on struggling students for the purpose of making necessary referrals for Special Services and advocated that those students be accepted.
- Taught all grades K-6, concentrating in Grades 5 and 6.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' academic participation, progress and classroom socialization skills.
- Volunteered attendance at both academic and social extra curricular school events.
- Taught Summer School Enrichment program for several years.
- Taught After School Program for struggling students.
- Served a year as a Faculty Spokesperson and Union Representative.
Victim Witness Program Coordinator
State Attorney General's Office
1983.06 - 1987.11
- Initiated and developed a program to aide and assist victims and witnesses through the court process.
- Collaborated with state attorneys on Felony cases involving traumatized victims and witnesses.
- Kept records of cases as they proceeded through the court process and maintained an individualized caseload.
- Developed a system of monitoring Criminal Cases and informing victims and witnesses of pending dates.
- Supervised and later collaborated with colleagues on criminal cases.
- Aided State Attorneys on the case readiness (ie. preparedness for appearance and testimony) of any and all victims and witnesses.
- Counseled victims and witnesses of traumatic criminal events from one to one sessions as well as mental, social and financial referrals as needed.
- Authored literature outlining court processes to better prepare victims of crime.
- Designed and authored a pamphlet describing the program as well as the integral components and processes.
Victim Witness Coordinator
State Attorney's Office, Miami Dade Courthouse
1981.01 - 1982.10
- Enhanced victim and witness support by efficiently coordinating services and resources.
- Streamlined communication between victims, witnesses, and legal professionals by establishing strong relationships.
- Increased witness availability for trials by effectively managing schedules and logistical arrangements.
- Supported successful prosecutions with thorough case preparation and timely information sharing.
- Assigned to a Judge and Courtroom.
Teacher - Title One Reading
State Training School
1980.08 - 1981.06
- Administered Standardized Reading Tests to incoming students incarcerated at the State of Rhode Island Training School.
- Evaluated standardized tests and collaborated with School Principal for appropriate student grade placements.
- Taught several youths GLA Reading and Math at both Maximum and Minimum Security units.
Education
Master of Arts - MEd in Guidance Counseling
Providence College
Providence, Rhode IslandBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6 & BA Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island05.1979
Skills
- Student needs assessment
- Faculty Collaboration
- Instructional Best Practices
- Small Group and Individual Instruction
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Lesson Planning
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Data Acquisition and Record Keeping
- Motivating students
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Development
- Student Records Management
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Curriculum Development
- Program Development
- Program Outreach and Publication
- Public Speaking
Certification
Lifetime Teacher Certification K-6 (cert. # 6093)
Provisional Guidance Counselor Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
Providence School Department
1990.08 - 2022.05
Victim Witness Program Coordinator
State Attorney General's Office
1983.06 - 1987.11
Victim Witness Coordinator
State Attorney's Office, Miami Dade Courthouse
1981.01 - 1982.10
Teacher - Title One Reading
State Training School
1980.08 - 1981.06
Master of Arts - MEd in Guidance Counseling
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6 & BA Psychology
Rhode Island College
Lifetime Teacher Certification K-6 (cert. # 6093)
Provisional Guidance Counselor Certificate
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