Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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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, MA
05.2023

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
Gwen Fillmore