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Britton Lastowka

Hanover,MA

Summary

Highly organized, proactive and creative elementary school teacher eager to explore opportunities outside the classroom. Exceptional planning and interpersonal skills with a passion for helping students and educators reach their full potential.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Hanover Public Schools
Hanover, MA
09.2022 - Current
  • Utilized multiple educational programs such as i-Ready by Curriculum Associates, enVisions Mathematics by Savvas Learning, and Wonders by McGraw Hill as tools to supplement whole group instruction and provide feedback on student understanding.
  • Ensured that 80% of students (class sizes of 20-24 over two consecutive years) completed the school year on grade level for both math and reading as measured by the iReady Diagnostic.
  • Created engaging lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards using Google Slides and Canva.

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Hanover Public Schools
Hanover, MA
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Designed developmentally appropriate lessons for students ranging from 2.9-5 years of age while differentiating activities based on ability and age.
  • Administered the DAYC-2 evaluation and consulted with the team of specialists to determine eligibility of special education services for students based on the results of evaluations.
  • Drafted IEP goals and formal reports based on data collected from class observations and the DAYC-2 evaluation results.

1st Grade Teacher

Hanover Public Schools
Hanover, MA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducted Zoom lessons with 20 first grade students by creating interactive content to share virtually during meetings.
  • Developed daily schedules for students during remote learning and communicated the lesson outcomes, student progress, and student behaviors to families regularly.
  • Incorporated multisensory instruction to daily lessons by using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic practices to support the needs of a variety of young learners.

Education

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05-2018

Skills

  • Technology Integration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Educational Materials
  • Lesson Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Initial Teaching License grades 1-6
  • Initial Teaching License grades preK - 2
  • Moderate Disabilities License PreK - 8

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Hanover Public Schools
09.2022 - Current

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Hanover Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2022

1st Grade Teacher

Hanover Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2021

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Bridgewater State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Britton Lastowka