Gwen Fillmore
Burlington,MA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Bartlett Community Partnership School
09.2023 - Current
- Enhancing student understanding by including hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Developing strong relationships with parents and maintaining open communication for concerns and celebrating successes.
- Implementing behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Maintaining day-to-day classroom management and disciplining to promote learning initiatives.
- Creating and implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborating with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed and maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Facilitated student-led discussions to enhance comprehension of course material and curriculum such as Lucy Calkins.
- Collected homework assignments and graded papers and projects.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create and implement comprehensive curricula.
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
Special Education Student Teacher Grades 4 & 5
Abbot Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Built positive relationships with students and other teachers.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators, and student's general education teachers.
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss student progress and interventions.
- Liaised with special education staff to identify students needing extra support.
- Assisted in transitioning students from one educational setting to another.
- Used formative assessments to assess and plan for student learning, disaggregated by student groups.
Pre-Practicum Student Teacher
Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy, Murkland, Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects.
- Created and distributed visual aids to promote classroom engagement.
- Observed management styles and student progress with cooperating teachers.
- Maintained classroom environment conducive to learning.
Summer School Teacher, Grades 6 & 7
Tewksbury Public Schools
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and maintained classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Reviewed math concepts learned in previous academic year with students to maintain ideas
Substitute Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Employed appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet lesson objectives.
- Implemented approved lesson plans to promote integrity of academics.
- Established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students.
Substitute Teacher
Abbot Elementary School
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe, and positive learning environment.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Knowledge Beginnings
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to maximize physical health and safety.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
- Completed extensive training that provided insight on child care and development topics.
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Garden Preschool
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with children.
- Helped to maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Explained and enforced classroom rules to create a safe and disciplined learning environment.
- Led small group activities and discussions to help promote learning.
Elementary Student Intern Grade K
Pine Glen Elementary School
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Gained practical experience in Kindergarten classroom.
- Worked closely with the classroom teacher on preparing curriculum-based assignments and projects.
Front End Manager
Home Sweet Home Restaurant
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Monitored cash drawers to verify adequate cash supply.
- Guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
- Planned, organized, and controlled operations of front-end area.
- Prepared and served food in restaurant and catering events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2023
Certification
- Emergency Licensed in Elementary Education grades 1-6
- Google Certification Level 1
- CPR and First Aid
- MTEL - Communications and Literacy: Reading Subtest, Communications and Literacy: Writing Subtest, Foundations of Reading
- SEI Endorsement
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Bartlett Community Partnership School
09.2023 - Current
Summer School Teacher, Grades 6 & 7
Tewksbury Public Schools
07.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
05.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Abbot Elementary School
12.2022 - 01.2023
Special Education Student Teacher Grades 4 & 5
Abbot Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Knowledge Beginnings
06.2022 - 08.2022
Pre-Practicum Student Teacher
Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy, Murkland, Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2022
Elementary Student Intern Grade K
Pine Glen Elementary School
04.2019 - 06.2019
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Garden Preschool
07.2017 - 08.2019
Front End Manager
Home Sweet Home Restaurant
01.2014 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Massachusetts Lowell