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Haley Ozdarski

Amherst,MA

Summary

Energetic and committed elementary educator successful in classroom management, team collaboration, and technology integration whose goal is to teach in an inclusive community that understand students' social and emotional well-being, welcomes family involvement, and believes that all students need opportunities to maximize their potential.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade Teacher

Belchertown Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Develops and prepares lesson plans in all four core subject area, ensuring alignment with Massachusetts state standards and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners, including ELL and special education students.
  • Works collaboratively with the sixth-grade team and specialists to design effective instructional strategies, resources, and classroom practices that support inclusive student learning and success.
  • Establishes a safe, inclusive classroom environment with clear expectations, academic rigor, and strong student engagement to support diverse learners.
  • Utilizes both print and digital curriculum resources, along with supplementary programs to boost student engagement and promote academic success.
  • Updated/reworked the 6th grade narrative writing unit to focus on spooky stories, which boosted student engagement. The updated unit was adopted by all 6th grade ELA teachers the next year due to its success.
  • Coordinates with sixth grade team to plan a variety of events such as field trips, the Ancient Egypt Museum, 6th grade family picnic, and Step Up Day.
  • Developed and shared resources with students and families, including a digital homework calendar, study guides, and additional study materials.
  • Member of the CHCS DREAM Team, a group of staff and students focused on creating a safe, welcoming community through events aligned with ADL's No Place For Hate initiative.

4th Grade Teacher

Springfield International Charter School
08.2019 - 07.2023

Springfield International Charter School (SICS), formerly Sabis International Charter School until summer of 2021.

  • Prepared instructional lesson plans in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies based on Massachusetts state standards.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of various abilities, including ELL and special education students.
  • Collaborated with fourth-grade team and other specialists to develop instructional strategies, resources, and classroom practices to educate all students.
  • Integrated technology into curriculum with use of 1-to-1 laptops to promote engaged learning and student achievement.
  • Nominated for Grinspoon Excellence in Teaching Award in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
  • Participated in school and district community as member of Peer Mentor program, PBIS committee founding member, grade book trainer, and host teacher for local college pre-practicum students.
  • Selected by administration to evaluate and recommend new curriculum during SICS transition.
  • Adapted all curricula and resources for remote learning during COVID 19 pandemic. Provided training tools and support for students and families for 2020-2021 school year.

Substitute Teacher

Greenfield Public Schools
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Implemented plans left by classroom teachers, instructional assistants, and 1-to-1's.
  • Supervised and assisted with recess and lunch procedures.

2nd Grade Teacher

Williamstown Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Prepared instructional lesson plans in mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies based on Massachusetts state standards.
  • Collaborated with second grade team, special education teachers, and other specialists to develop strategies to educate all learners.
  • Differentiated curriculum to meet needs of various abilities, including ELL and special education students.

Education

Master of Education - Elementary Education

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Education Minor

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
05.2016

Timeline

6th Grade Teacher

Belchertown Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Springfield International Charter School
08.2019 - 07.2023

Substitute Teacher

Greenfield Public Schools
12.2018 - 06.2019

2nd Grade Teacher

Williamstown Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Education - Elementary Education

University of Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Education Minor

University of Massachusetts
Haley Ozdarski