Bruce Berman
Hull,MA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Teacher with a proven track record at City of Woonsocket, where I excelled in fostering student success through innovative classroom management and critical thinking skills. Expert in motivating students and enhancing learning with project-based methods. Recognized for mentoring new teachers and significantly improving classroom engagement and student performance.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Principal
City of Woonsocket
09.2000 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Master of Arts - Career Planning
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MAMaster of Arts - Administrative Practice And Social Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA06-1994
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Project-based learning
- Small Group Instruction
Affiliations
- Lay Leader for Saint Nicholas United Methodist Church
- Lay Servant Certificate from United Methodist Church
Hiking, camping, golf
I, along with three friends, have climbed all of the White Mountains forty-eight Four Thousand Foot mountains and am affiliated with the AMC. I canoe, kayak white water rivers. Currently, we are planning to hike the New England sixty -seven four thousand foot mountains.
I play golf once per week with two of the same friends throughout the year, even in cold weather.
Timeline
Teacher/Principal
City of Woonsocket
09.2000 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Career Planning
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Master of Arts - Administrative Practice And Social Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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