Emerald McGunnigle
Smithtown,NY
Summary
I have had the pleasure of teaching in multiple schools throughout the last six years and the privilege of teaching in Spain for two years. Through my experiences, I have gained many skill sets that allow me to provide a positive, safe, and productive educational setting. I am dedicated to seeking and learning new ways of teaching, to better my role as an educator and to guide students to learn most effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kindergarten teacher assistant
Woodland Elementary
Hicksville, New York
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teachers to support classroom instruction and
implementation of lesson plans. - Provided one-on-one or small group support to students, reinforcing lessons and assisting with assignments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge of effective teaching strategies and best practices in education.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement.
- Built student confidence through targeted learning exercises and activities.
- Attended kindergarten events to socialize and build relationships with children and parents in informal settings.
- Promoted self-control and independence of all students.
Instructional Interventionist
Woodland Elementary School
Hicksville, New York
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified students’ reading strengths and areas of need through analysis of diagnostic assessments and provided Tier II and Tier III reading interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with Reading Specialists and classroom teachers to design a learning plan for individual students.
- Guide the implementation of Fountas and Pinnell LLI system utilizing common formative and summative assessments to uniformly measure student performance.
- Guided the implementation of Fountas and Pinnell LLI system utilizing common formative and summative assessments to uniformly measure student performance.
English Auxiliary
Reyes Catolicos
Bollullos par del Condado, Huelva, Spain
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Created an inclusive classroom, encouraging student interaction and embracing cultural diversity.
- Created engaging lessons and presentations to improve students’ English listening and speaking skills in various subjects.
- Assisted students with their English projects and tasks in the classroom.
- Taught the correct usage of grammar in sentences and pronunciation of words.
- Provided students with an international background to enhance their perspectives of our shared global world.
- Taught students in one-on-one and group settings after school hours, with personlized lessons and Google presentations.
Building Substitute
Hurlbutt Elementary School
Trumbull, Connecticut
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as Reader and Writer’s Workshop, group discussions and project-based learning
- Worked one-on-one with students in the Specialized Resource
Program and assisted the SRP teachers on a regular basis. - Established positive relationships with students, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
Audio/Visual/Graphics technician
Hillcrest Middle School
Trumbull, Connecticut
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised and managed all students in the role of the stage manager for the Middle School musical.
- Edited and created all animated videos including opening and closing credits.
- Attended all practices and rehearsals and worked one-on-one with cast members.
- Designed and created the set designs for each show.
Student teacher
Jane Ryan Elementary School
Trumbull, Connecticut
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Created daily lesson plans for the second grade class that reflect Common Core and NGSS learning and teaching standards.
- Taught the Units of Study of Readers Workshop, which was newly implemented in the district.
- Contributed to regular faculty and grade-level meetings
- Successfully integrated technology into the classroom using Chromebooks, SmartBoard, and iPads.
- Participated in Open House presentations and parent-teacher conferences.
- Helped cooperating teacher in advising after-school clubs
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut 07.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut 08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
- Reflective listening
- Classroom management
- Artistic and creative
- Interpersonal
Timeline
Kindergarten teacher assistant
Woodland Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Interventionist
Woodland Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
English Auxiliary
Reyes Catolicos
09.2020 - 06.2022
Building Substitute
Hurlbutt Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Student teacher
Jane Ryan Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Audio/Visual/Graphics technician
Hillcrest Middle School
10.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Sacred Heart University
07.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Sacred Heart University
08.2012 - 06.2016
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