HALEY GEORGE
South End, Boston,MA
Summary
An enthusiastic, goal-driven educator with eleven years of teaching experience, who strives to promote an inclusive, justice-centered, and rigorous learning community each school year. A compassionate critical-thinker, who is consistently recognized for a strong commitment to quality and adaptability, and is committed to participating in leadership opportunities within the school and educational community. Passionate about creating a supporting learning environment where all learners feel empowered, welcomed, and supported.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Lead Teacher
Bridge Boston Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Planned and adapted standards-based lessons according to students' diverse academic needs, including individual and student-centered activities
- Closely collaborated with colleagues to effectively and efficiently teach and assess students on grade-level standards and benchmarks
- Incorporated hands-on learning activities and culturally responsive practices into school-wide math and literacy curriculum to foster student enthusiasm
- Designed and implemented a justice-oriented, identity-affirming Social Emotional Curriculum for second graders, using the Black Lives Matter Big Ideas as guiding principles
- Participated in annual small-group discussions about race and equity in education, and advocated for change in the practices and attitudes that uphold racist policies
- Evaluated and monitored student progress to inform instruction, including DIBELS reading assessments, curriculum-based tests, and skill-oriented tasks
- Integrated technology into daily plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons
Kindergarten and First Grade Lead Teacher
OnePurpose Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Modified lesson plans and teaching style to meet the needs of students with differing learning styles
- Collaborated with outside agencies to plan professional development centered around race and equity, and put acquired skills into practice to improve diversity and inclusion within the classroom
K1 Lead Teacher
Rocketship Brilliant Minds School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Integrated technology into daily plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons
- Incorporated hands-on learning centers into K1 curriculum to provide developmentally-appropriate experiences
- Created an inclusive, safe, and loving classroom environment through the use of logical consequences, high expectations, and Responsive Classroom practices
Education
Master of Education - Reading Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2013
Skills
- Lesson development
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Preparation
- Standards development
- Teacher coaching
- Literacy strategies
Timeline
Second Grade Lead Teacher
Bridge Boston Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2024
Kindergarten and First Grade Lead Teacher
OnePurpose Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2018
K1 Lead Teacher
Rocketship Brilliant Minds School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Education - Reading Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware
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