Janine Gauvin
Reading
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Malden High School, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing behavioral intervention strategies. Skilled in literacy assessment tools, I foster collaboration among educators to enhance student engagement and achievement, ensuring all learners thrive in a supportive environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Malden High School
Malden
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Adapted instructional materials to enhance student engagement.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning and development.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce key concepts.
Special Education, Reading Teacher, Grades 6-8
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School
Melrose
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed engaging reading lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance comprehension skills.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student reading progress.
- Organized reading events to promote a love for literature among students.
- Developed individualized support strategies for struggling readers.
Special Education, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 5
West Elementary
Wilmington
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed field experience to obtain special education license
- Developed tailored literacy intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy strategies into daily lessons.
- Facilitated small group sessions focused on improving reading comprehension skills.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with literacy concepts.
ELA Teacher, Grade 7
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Malden
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught such classics as To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and poetry by Edgar Alan Poe.
- Employed Socratic Method to inspire student-led discussion about themes, conflict, character motivation, etc.
- Incorporated a Writer’s Workshop model to help students set and attain individual writing goals.
- Made extra help sessions for struggling students a priority to ensure all students’ academic progress.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Coolidge Middle School
Reading
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided special education services for a student with significant language delays.
- Responsible for services of 4 other students with various learning challenges, including one SEI student and three students with ADHD.
- Coordinated with classroom teachers about the best ways to help my students succeed in all subjects.
- Responsible for reinforcing the learning of my students during a daily academic period.
Reading Classroom Teacher, Grade 6
Breed Middle School
Lynn
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed engaging lesson plans which met the diverse needs of all learners utilizing specific instructional practices; flexible groupings, framing the learning, explanatory devices differentiation and providing students with opportunities to uniquely display their learning.
- Employed a variety of practical strategies to improve students overall reading comprehension, such as; "Think Aloud" strategy by reading a paragraph containing an unfamiliar word and demonstrating the process I used to decipher its meaning.
- Focused on preparing students to excel on ELA MCAS, for example, students practiced answering text dependent questions, wrote open responses, and close reading techniques.
- Achieved a “Proficient” rating for Family & Community Engagement in accordance with Lynn's overall performance by continually updating parents on their student's progress.
Literacy Assistant, Grades 1 – 8
Salemwood Elementary School
Malden
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Implemented Project Read literacy curriculum, applying sound/symbol knowledge to spelling and reading comprehension using targeted multi-sensory activities and direct instruction.
- Instructed students on the basics of language acquisition.
- Helped increase student phonetic awareness by 50% as documented by assessments.
Literacy Assistant, Grades 1 – 4
Parthum Elementary School
Lawrence
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Partnered with Lead Teacher to enable the Fountas and Pinnell reading program, Leveled Literacy Instruction.
- Administered formal and informal running records to assess decoding skills, fluency, and general understanding of the texts.
- Proctored PARC Testing for my students, which required me to read aloud to students in accordance with their I.E.P. requirements.
ELA Classroom Teacher, Grades 6
St. Raphael School
Medford
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Crafted ELA and religion curriculum for a diverse student population.
- Designed unit plans centering on classic literature such as My Brother Sam is Dead by Christopher Collier and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor inspiring students to learn about history while promoting the enjoyment of reading.
ELA Classroom Teacher, Grades 6 – 8
Galvin Middle School
Wakefield
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Created and implemented a modified curriculum for at-risk middle school students, which followed the official Massachusetts Department of Education guidelines for language arts teachers.
- Inspired students to improve writing skills by incorporating music and art into the language arts curriculum. Ex. encouraging students to write a story based on the theme of a favorite song.
- Collaborated with the school psychologist and behaviorist to create individualized behavior plans.
Literacy Tutor, Grades 6 & 7
Collins Middle School
Salem
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with other members of the Language Arts Team to implement teaching methods in compliance with Laying the Foundation, a comprehensive curriculum guide.
- Conducted weekly Literature Circle groups which improved students’ reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition.
- Assisted teachers in all phases of the learning process- including assessment, curriculum planning, and classroom management.
ELA Teacher, Grade 7
Triton Middle School
Byfield
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Led a team of four ELA teachers in creating a revitalized writing curriculum based on Nancy Atwell’s student-centered model.
- Organized a team of ten students as they created a literary magazine, which showcased their poems, short stories and artwork.
- Researched and implemented the use of Web Quests in the classroom to help students explore the world of King Arthur. The culminating activity included a dramatic performance where students staged a re-enactment attended by students, faculty, and parents.
ELA Teacher, Grade 6
Collins Middle School
Salem
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Coordinated with Special Education staff to determine and utilize curriculum to increase academic scores of at-risk students to grade-level status.
- Employed an interdisciplinary model of teaching using Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George. Social studies and language arts are the focal points.
- Used a Project-Based framework to teach the novel, The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin. Each student, including special education students, played a vital role in the proceedings. Students gained school-wide recognition as students from other classes witnessed the proceedings.
Education
M.Ed. -
University of New Hampshire
Durham, New HampshireB.A - English, with minor in History
University of New Hampshire
Durham, New HampshireSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Literacy assessment tools
- Classroom accommodations
- Curriculum adaptation
- Educational collaboration
Certification
- 370482, Moderate Special Education Certificate and English Certification, Grades 5 -12
- ELA Methodology
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Malden High School
01.2022 - 01.2026
Special Education, Reading Teacher, Grades 6-8
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Special Education, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 5
West Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021
ELA Teacher, Grade 7
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Coolidge Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Reading Classroom Teacher, Grade 6
Breed Middle School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Literacy Assistant, Grades 1 – 8
Salemwood Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Literacy Assistant, Grades 1 – 4
Parthum Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2016
ELA Classroom Teacher, Grades 6
St. Raphael School
01.2011 - 01.2013
ELA Classroom Teacher, Grades 6 – 8
Galvin Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Literacy Tutor, Grades 6 & 7
Collins Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2010
ELA Teacher, Grade 7
Triton Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2006
ELA Teacher, Grade 6
Collins Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2003
M.Ed. -
University of New Hampshire
B.A - English, with minor in History
University of New Hampshire