Cathryn Rigby
Melrose,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support
Melrose Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Provide academic support to children Grade K-5
- Classroom assistance to teachers, including helping students with center work, group work and independent work
- Assist in reading intervention program provided by special education teacher
Building Substitute
Melrose Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction and support in the absence of regular teachers across various grade levels and subjects
- Followed lesson plans and maintained classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment
- Assisted students with academic tasks and provided individualized support as needed
- Fostered a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere, promoting student engagement and communication with school staff
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Developmental Specialist
Mentor South Bay Early intervention
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide academic support to children in grade 5, population includes students who are English learners at various reading levels
- Classroom assistance to teachers in grades 5
- This included helping students with hands-on science
- Helped students in writing, math and science skills by incorporating visuals, manipulatives and activity-based instruction to reinforce academic concepts
Lead Instructor
Step Up Program
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Taught at the Pre-K Level
- This included lesson planning, classroom management, and academic support to all students
- Students were taught fine motor skills which included cutting, pasting and tracing, Social Emotional Skills through day-to-day activities
- Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed positive relationships with students built on trust and respect, encouraging open communication and mutual support within the class community.
Teaching Assistant
Taunton Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provide academic support to children in grade 2 and 3, population includes students who are English learners at various reading levels
- Taught students writing, math and phonics skills
STEM-EL ED
Starbase Hanscom Airforce Military Base
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide academic support to children in grade 5, population includes students who are English learners at various reading levels
- Classroom assistance to teachers in grades 5
- This included helping students with hands-on science
- Helped students in writing, math and science skills by incorporating visuals, manipulatives and activity-based instruction to reinforce academic concepts
Aide
Jumpstart, Kiddie Corner
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provide academic support to children ages 2 and 3
- Helped students work through session plans which include a reading, vocabulary and a related lesson for Group Meeting, Major responsibility includes preparation work for each session
Aide
SEEM Collaborative School
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provide academic support to children with autism and down syndrome age s3 to 9
- Helped students by incorporating visuals, manipulatives and activity-based instruction to reinforce academic concepts
Education
Masters - Elementary Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA11.2025
Bachelor of the Arts - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- ESL Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- International student support
- Tutoring and student support
Certification
- Provisional License Elementary Education, 1-6, Initial License. February 2030
- Elementary Education, 1-6, Initial License December 2025
- Shelter English Immersion Certificate
- American Red Cross Child CPR/First Aid,/ AED Valid through June 2026
Timeline
Student Support
Melrose Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Building Substitute
Melrose Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Developmental Specialist
Mentor South Bay Early intervention
10.2023 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
Taunton Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023
Lead Instructor
Step Up Program
06.2022 - 08.2023
STEM-EL ED
Starbase Hanscom Airforce Military Base
05.2022 - 08.2022
Aide
Jumpstart, Kiddie Corner
01.2022 - 06.2022
Aide
SEEM Collaborative School
06.2020 - 08.2020
Masters - Elementary Education
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of the Arts - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
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