Catherine Monnin
WAYLAND
Summary
Education professional with eleven years of experience in highly-ranked school districts. Skilled at building and fostering a positive classroom environment that encourages students to learn and grow. Known for positive attitude, strong collaboration with colleagues, and ability to form meaningful and supportive relationships with families in order to help students succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. Proficient in curriculum development, planning, and implementation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Winn Brook Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
- Foster a positive and effective learning environment for all students.
- Prepare engaging lessons and activities aligned to state standards and Belmont Public Schools curriculum.
- Maintain continuous communication with parents.
- Advocate for students and their learning goals through data and team meetings, as well as parent-teacher conferences
Kindergarten Teacher
Winn Brook Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Oswegatchie Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
Oswegatchie Elementary School
12.2014 - 06.2015
Student Teacher, Grade 2
Great Neck Elementary School
08.2014 - 11.2014
Belmont Public Schools Literacy Council
08.2024 - 06.2025
First and Second Year Teacher Mentor
Winn Brook School
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Mentored first and second year teachers within the school
- Met weekly to provide support and guidance on evaluations, parent communication
- Observed first and second year teachers in order to help them improve their practice and reflect on their teaching
Bargaining Team Representative
Belmont Education Association
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Represented elementary members’ interests during contract negotiations
PTA Teacher Representative
Winn Brook School
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Served as a teacher representative in meetings with Parent Teacher Association Co-Presidents and principal
- Represented the interests of teachers within the school and worked with the PTA Co-Presidents to address them
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Completed Studying Skillful Teaching Course
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT08.2014
B.A. - English
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2013
Skills
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal relationships
- Technology integration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Instructional strategies
- Relationship building
- Parent rapport and communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
Awarded Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2024
Certification
- Massachusetts Professional Educator License in Elementary Education 1-6
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Timeline
Belmont Public Schools Literacy Council
08.2024 - 06.2025
Bargaining Team Representative
Belmont Education Association
08.2024 - 04.2025
First and Second Year Teacher Mentor
Winn Brook School
08.2023 - 06.2025
PTA Teacher Representative
Winn Brook School
08.2023 - 04.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Winn Brook Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
06.2018 - 11.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Winn Brook Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Oswegatchie Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
Oswegatchie Elementary School
12.2014 - 06.2015
Student Teacher, Grade 2
Great Neck Elementary School
08.2014 - 11.2014
B.A. - English
University of New Hampshire
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Sacred Heart University
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