CLAIRE A. WATERMAN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Boston Public Schools, BPS
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Teacher
Chelsea Public Schools
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Designed lesson plans to cater to the needs of a diverse group of students including ELLs and students with IEPs
- Established rapport with students and families from different cultural origins creating a positive and respectful environment
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Substitute Teacher
Southborough Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Adapted to classroom environments and maintained routines and structure to facilitate meaningful learning
- Learned how to problem solve and meet the diverse needs of students by collaborating with faculty
Student Teacher
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and implemented lesson plans in accordance with DESE standards including, Math, Writing and Reading and
- Literacy content
- Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress by collecting and analyzing data from formative and summative assessments
- Collaborated with academic counterparts and fellow teachers to improve instructional practices and share best practices for an effective learning environment
Student Teacher/ Jumpstart Advocate
Jumpstart for Young Children
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught instructional and SEL content by creating weekly lesson plans and activities for students to bring home and complete
- Achieved an inclusive learning environment for a high number of ELL and low socioeconomic students, allowing them tothrive by engaging in routines and setting high, consistent expectations
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, STEM Minor
Assumption University
Worcester, MA05.2023
Skills
- Social and emotional intelligence
- Remote teaching
- Integrated classroom teaching
- Assessment administration
- Cultural competence
- Classroom management
- Safety Care Crisis Prevention Certified
Timeline
Student Teacher
Chelsea Public Schools
09.2023 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Boston Public Schools, BPS
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Teacher
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
12.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Southborough Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher/ Jumpstart Advocate
Jumpstart for Young Children
09.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, STEM Minor
Assumption University
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