Gemanique Viall
Medway,MA
Summary
Seasoned Middle School Teacher with background teaching literature. Adept at delivering lessons, developing curriculum and differentiating. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Allston, Massachusetts
09.2014 - Current
- Designed interactive lessons for the students in ELA
- Developed MS literature curriculum, grades 6-8
- Developing MS BLA curriculum, grades 6-8
- Adapted premade curriculum for the needs of all students
- Incorporated technology in the classroom
- Incorporated behavior management techniques
- Facilitate cooperative learning among the students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Middle School Team Leader
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Allston, Massachusetts
09.2023 - Current
- Designed meeting schedules and agenda for the Middle School team
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Elementary Teacher of the Deaf
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Allston, Massachusetts
12.2005 - 06.2011
- Utilized technology in the classroom
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Teacher
READS Collaborative
Middleboro, Massachusetts
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Designed interactive lessons for the students in ELA, Math, Ancient Civilizations and Science
- Adapted curriculum for the needs of all students
- Incorporated technology in the classroom
- Incorporated behavior management techniques
- Coordinated schedules with the mainstream classes to provide mainstream opportunities for the students
- Researched and ordered curriculum materials.
Education
Masters of Education in Deaf Education -
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
05.2006
Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude -
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
12.2003
Skills
- Organizational Ability
- Lesson Planning Expertise
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- Bilingual in English and ASL
- Curriculum Development
- Group Leadership
Coaching Experience
- The Winsor School, Boston, MA, Head Middle School Lacrosse Coach, 01/01/06, 2016-01-01, Designed daily schedules for practices, games and events., Organized all paperwork, equipment, individual and team statistics., Specialized in conditioning and endurance training., Educated the players on rules, skills, concepts and techniques of lacrosse., Structured practices to include team-building activities., Reinforced the importance of and sportsmanship among all the athletes., Exposed the athletes to and implemented plays.
- Intramural Lacrosse Coach, 03/01/09, 06/01/12, Designed daily schedules for practices., Organized paperwork, equipment, individual and team statistics., Educated the players on rules, skills, concepts and techniques of lacrosse., Promoted team building and sportsmanship among all the athletes.
- Horace Mann School for the Deaf, Allston, MA, Basketball Coach, 01/01/07, 2018-01-01, Designed daily schedules for practices, games and events., Organized paperwork, equipment, individual and team statistics., Focused on conditioning and endurance training., Coached the players on rules, skills, concepts and techniques of basketball., Promoted team building and sportsmanship among all the athletes., Structured practices to include team-building activities., Exposed the athletes to and implemented plays.
- Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Amherst, NY, Head Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Coach, 02/01/04, 06/01/04, Successful in introducing a first year lacrosse program into the school., Accountable for teaching18 athletes rules, skills, concepts and techniques of lacrosse., Designed daily practice plans, tryouts and playing time., Responsible for all paperwork, equipment, individual and team statistics, safety, accident reports, awards and honors., Effectively communicated with players, parents, teachers, other coaches and administrators.
Teaching Certifications
- Massachusetts Educators license in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Pre K-12
- Massachusetts Educators license in English as a Second Language Pre K-6
- Massachusetts Educators license in English as a Second Language 5-12
- First Aid & CPR certified
References
Michelle Eisan-Smith, Ph.D.
Head of School
Main: 617.635.8534
VP: 617.206.4413
Email: meisansmith@bostonpublicschools.org
Jennifer Greenfield
Assistant Head of School
Phone: 617.635.8534
VP: 617.206.4400
Email: jgreenfield2@bostonpublicschools.org
Kate Angoff
Secondary Director
Phone: 617.635.8534
Work Cell: 351.218.9024
Email: kangoff@bostonpublicschools.org
Jennifer O'Brien
Co-teacher
Phone: 617.635.8534
Cell: 781.266.8611
Email: jobrien3@bostonpublicschools.org
Timeline
Middle School Team Leader
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
09.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
09.2014 - Current
Teacher
READS Collaborative
09.2012 - 06.2014
Elementary Teacher of the Deaf
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
12.2005 - 06.2011
Masters of Education in Deaf Education -
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude -
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
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