Colleen Hourigan
Melrose
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with solid background in elementary education. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classrooms effectively and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Thorpe Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas needing intervention or enrichment opportunities, adjusting instructional plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences for misbehavior.
Program Coordinator/Dance Instructor
Kidstock! Creative Theater
06.2017 - Current
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Planned and taught engaging music and dance lessons to groups of up to 60 students, promoting creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Merrimack College
Anodover, MA05-2025
Master of Arts - Communications
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT08-2021
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Thorpe Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2024
Program Coordinator/Dance Instructor
Kidstock! Creative Theater
06.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Merrimack College
Master of Arts - Communications
University of Connecticut
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