Experienced education professional with strong focus on English language instruction. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Reliable team player adaptable to changing educational needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Gr. 6
Boston Public Schools / Warren-Prescott K-8 School
09.2009 - Current
Actively teach curriculum to grade 6 students- planning and teaching English Language Arts and Social Studies
Utilize data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Attend IEP / 504 meetings and collaborate with teachers to implement these goals
Manage Google Classrooms for students
Maintain an online grade book (Aspen/SIS)
Maintain accurate records of student progress to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Develop relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Continuously pursue professional development opportunities such as workshops and online courses to stay current in educational trends.
Weekly use of Talking Points, ParentSquare for parent communication and Panorama documentation
Knowledge of curriculum and learning platforms: Engage New York, Match Fishtank, TCI History Alive, McGraw Hill World Geography and Ancient Civilizations, Investigating History- Open Source from DESE, IXL, Commonlit, Lexia PowerUp
Active participant in Maxcourage.org where fourteen grade 6 students have had courage essays published 2009-present
Mentoring a student teacher through Merrimack College January 2025 - May 2025
Language Arts MCAS scores SY 2023-2024 85% of students scored meeting or exceeding expectations
Teacher Evaluation of Exemplary SY 2022 and SY 2024
Elsie Wilmerding Award for Excellence in Teaching 2022
Inclusion Teacher
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
09.2019 - 06.2023
Taught grades 6, 7 and 8 inclusion classes for English Language Arts
Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
Encouraged peer collaboration through cooperative group activities that fostered teamwork skills while enhancing overall comprehension of subject matter.
Special Education Teacher
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Provided small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate learning disabilities to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum for grades 6-8
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
M.Ed. - Technology in Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
B.A. - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Certification
English 5-8, Professional
Moderate Disabilities PreK-8, Professional
English as a Second Language PreK-6, Professional
Elementary 1-6, Professional
SEI Endorsement - Teacher
SEI Endorsement - Administrator
Mtel
Communication and Literacy Skills
General Curriculum
Foundations of Reading
English 5-8
English as a Second Language
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
09.2019 - 06.2023
Teacher Gr. 6
Boston Public Schools / Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Substitute Teacher (7th Grade PE/Health Teacher) at Crete Public Schools - Middle School (6-8)Substitute Teacher (7th Grade PE/Health Teacher) at Crete Public Schools - Middle School (6-8)