Open To Work
Carolyn Caffrey
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on project-based learning and classroom management. Expertise in supporting diverse learners and promoting civic engagement through innovative educational initiatives. Ready to leverage my leadership experience to share insights and support other educators.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
7th and 8th grade social studies teacher
Reading Public Schools
Reading, Massachusetts
08.2022 - Current
- Organize field trips and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Guide 8th grade students in understanding social studies content, enhancing their critical thinking and engagement.
- Collaborate with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary approaches for teaching social studies topics.
- Deliver professional development sessions on best practices for classroom management and project-based learning, equipping teachers with skills to enhance student learning.
- Integrate various resources such as books, websites, videos and audio recordings into lesson plans.
- Organize culminating civics project to promote civic responsibility, encouraging student participation and community involvement.
- Organize a project based- learning professional development workshop for teaching staff.
- Advise staff on educational initiatives such as an intervention, tier two support block.
- Devise interventions for students qualifying for the Student Support Team
Teacher
Innovation Academy Charter School
Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
08.2008 - 08.2022
- English Language Arts: Developed original curriculum for 5th and 6th grade english language arts; including analyzing novels, constructing open responses, writing persuasive essays, giving presentations to meet common core standards.
- Special Education Teacher: Supported 21 6th grade students with IEPs in inclusive science, math, and english language arts classrooms. fostering individualized learning.
- Social Studies: Designed projects aligned with PBL Works standards to enhance student engagement and collaborative learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Moderate Disibilities Pre K-8
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA11-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And English
Boston College
Boston, MA05-1990
Skills
- curriculum development
- classroom management
- project-based learning
- individualized instruction
- civic engagement
- staff training
- leadership
- differentiated instruction
- restorative practitioner
- social emotional learning
- parent connection
Affiliations
- Coach academics and athletics
- Practice Bikram Yoga
- Audio book reviewer
Certification
- Initial License History 5-12
- Dormant licenses in Moderate Disibilities Pre-K-8 and English 5-8
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Timeline
7th and 8th grade social studies teacher
Reading Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Innovation Academy Charter School
08.2008 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Moderate Disibilities Pre K-8
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And English
Boston College