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Harrison Markella

Boston,MA

Summary

I am eager to teach a diverse population within an urban environment. I’m an organized professional with six years of experience ready to implement my knowledge and continue to both learn and grow as an educator. As a younger teacher, I would love to utilize my lively and energetic attitude in teaching students with great enthusiasm. I would like to obtain a position as an elementary or early childhood teacher that will utilize my dedication to children’s educational needs and development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Brookline School Staff Children’s Center
Brookline, MA
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided optimal care and academic support to students ages 2-5
  • Created and implemented lesson plans and activities based on child-led interests and curiosities
  • Facilitated student-centered play and exploration with students
  • Maintained organized files for each student containing documents tracking their progress
  • Facilitated outdoor learning experiences and the involvement of nature at our nature-based center
  • Followed school policies and regulations regarding safety and school procedures at all times.

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy
Boston, MA
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developing curriculum
  • Planning lessons
  • Teaching various subjects
  • Using a variety of teaching methods
  • Using instruction time effectively
  • Assigning homework
  • Grading tests
  • Reporting to parents

SPED Paraprofessional

Somerville Public Schools
Somerville, MA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Read over IEPs
  • Collaborate with staff (ie teachers, paraprofessionals, SLPs, OT, PT)
  • Create a daily Schedule for you Students
  • Plan and prepare lessons with teachers

First Grade Student Teacher

The Peck Place School
Orange, CT
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Co-taught with my teacher for the first two weeks of student teaching
  • Took over full teaching responsibilities for the remainder of my student teaching period
  • Instructed lessons with CCSS, NGSS, and Connecticut Elementary Social Studies Frameworks objectives.
  • Designed small group instruction with strategy, guided reading, and shared reading groups to best fit student’s needs.
  • Collected and analyzed data from informal assessments to drive student growth in reading and math.
  • Implemented Math interventions through research and past assessments.
  • Building Sub
  • Classroom substitute from grades 1-6, SPED, as well as Art, Media, Music, and Physical Education
  • Provided classroom support for grades 1-6

Coach

Happy Feet
Seymour, CT
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Teach classes to preschoolers based on pre-made curriculum.
  • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
06.2021

Bachelor of Education - undefined

Master's degree - undefined

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2020

Skills

  • Administrative Experience
  • Presentation Skills
  • Tutoring
  • Toddler Care
  • Experience with Children
  • Experience Working With Students
  • Childcare
  • Behavior Management
  • Play-based learning
  • Classroom organization
  • Special Education
  • Google Docs
  • Classroom behavior management
  • Teaching
  • Autism Experience
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification October 2025 to Present
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Brookline School Staff Children’s Center
07.2022 - Current

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022

SPED Paraprofessional

Somerville Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2021

First Grade Student Teacher

The Peck Place School
08.2020 - 06.2021

Coach

Happy Feet
09.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Education - undefined

Master's degree - undefined

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Quinnipiac University

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education

Quinnipiac University