Breanna Kucera
Burncoat Middle School
Worcester,MA
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated and professional licensed social studies educator in Worcester, Massachusetts currently teaching at Burncoat High School, with a strong background in teaching World History, U.S. History, Psychology, and African American Studies to grades 9-12. Experienced in supporting a diverse student population, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and varying levels of English proficiency. Expertise includes differentiated and inquiry-based instruction, historical analysis, and fostering inclusive learning environments that empower students to explore multiple pathways for demonstrating their knowledge and success.
Work History
Teacher
3 Years 2 Months- Currently teaching 9th grade World History (four years on the 9th grade team) along with the psychology elective. Have also taught U.S. History and African American Studies.
- Develop and deliver standards-aligned instruction for students with a wide range of academic, reading, writing, and language abilities.
- Design inquiry-based lessons that emphasize historical thinking, primary and secondary source analysis, critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and argument writing.
- Differentiate instruction to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, English language learners, and diverse academic needs while maintaining rigorous learning expectations for students.
- Use scaffolding, modeling, graphic organizers, visuals, sentence frames, chunked assignments, and other strategies to provide students with multiple pathways to access course content successfully.
- Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instructional practices.
- Create and assess student learning through DBQs, source analysis, projects, discussions, and other performance-based assessments.
- Collaborate with colleagues on the 9th grade teams and through professional learning communities to address student needs, plan instruction, and analyze student learning.
- Establish a structured and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation, academic risk-taking, and respectful discussion of complex historical and social topics.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Co-Coach
1 Year 1 Month- Co-coach a middle school Girls on the Run team, supporting students through activities focused on confidence, teamwork, relationships, empathy, and personal growth.
- Facilitate activities that combine physical activity with social-emotional learning and relationship building among teammates.
- Support students in developing communication, teamwork, goal-setting, and self-confidence.
- Help create an inclusive and supportive environment for students with diverse needs and backgrounds.
Student Teacher, Clark MAT Program
9 Months- Assumed full responsibility for teaching four sections of 9th grade World History.
- Designed and implemented curriculum units aligned with Massachusetts History and Social Science Frameworks standards, concepts, and skills.
- Created lessons and student-centered learning activities to meet diverse student needs, including ELL, IEP, and 504 accommodations.
- Differentiated instruction through scaffolding, modeling, visuals, flexible grouping, and varied learning activities.
- Monitored student progress using formal and informal assessments, including DBQs, projects, presentations, debates, and classroom activities.
- Assisted with an African American Studies course for juniors and seniors.
Supervisor of Payroll
5 Years 11 Months- Processed monthly payroll for more than 2,500 City of Worcester retirees and maintained accurate confidential records.
- Provided retirement counseling and customer service to members and retirees.
- Completed accounting, auditing, data entry, and administrative responsibilities requiring accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Completed special projects and served as a substitute for the Worcester Retirement Board director.
Docent & Researcher
6 Years- Conducted historical research and developed presentations on Worcester's local history and architecture.
- Researched and presented Matthew J. Whittall and His Impact on South Worcester, including a walking tour of the former Whittall Complex.
- Researched Worcester soldiers who served during World War I and the Civil War for local history publications.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
- Graduate coursework focused on curriculum development, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), assessment, diverse learners, social-emotional learning, and effective instructional practices.
- Studied science of reading and writing in social studies and strategies for supporting students' literacy development within content-area instruction.
- Developed strategies for using assessment and student data to inform instruction and monitor student learning.
- Examined instructional practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs, including English language learners and students with disabilities.
- Studied collaboration, consultation, reflective practice, and professional learning communities as tools for improving teaching and student outcomes.
- Applied research-based instructional practices to current teaching through graduate coursework and professional reflection.
Master of Arts - Teaching
- Coursework focused on Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Social and Emotional Learning, Project-Based Learning, and history education.
- Developed skills in unit and lesson planning, scaffolding, differentiated instruction, assessment, and supporting English language learners.
- Studied instructional strategies and approaches for teaching history and social studies courses.
Bachelor of Arts - History
- Magna Cum Laude
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
- Presented senior thesis, German Empire and Genocide, at the NEHA Spring 2015 Conference.
- Coursework included U.S. History, World History, European History, Empires, Immigration, and the Historian's Craft.
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Inquiry-Based Learning
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
English Language Learner Supports
Special Education Accommodations
Social-Emotional Learning
Classroom Management
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
Historical Research & Writing
Google Classroom
Infinite Campus (WooEdu)
Certification
Massachusetts Professional Teaching License – History (5–12) – July 2026, Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement – May 2023
Timeline
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Co-Coach
Burncoat Middle School
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teacher
Burncoat High School
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Student Teacher, Clark MAT Program
Claremont Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Supervisor of Payroll
City of Worcester Retirement Board
09.2016 - 08.2022Read More
Docent & Researcher
PRESERVATION WORCESTER
01.2015 - 01.2021Read More
Fitchburg State University
Master of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
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Clark University
Master of Arts from Teaching
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Worcester State University
Bachelor of Arts from History
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