Julia Coulombe
Somerville,MA
Summary
Passionate educator who is striving towards creating a safe, joyful, and encouraging classroom environment for students. Familiar with curricula used in the Saugus School District, Cambridge School District, as well as Dexter Southfield School. Highlights from those schools include Fundations and Illustrative Math.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Veterans Early Learning Center
Saugus, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with the teacher to create customized classroom environments that are integral to students' needs.
- Manage challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
- Support students with various disabilities through one-on-one and small group instruction, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Collect evidence in line with student-specific IEP goals to monitor student progress.
Teaching Assistant
Dexter Southfield School
Brookline, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by the class teacher.
- Supported classroom activities, projects, and reviewed work.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere.
- Planned and facilitated weekly first-grade reading groups.
- Substituted for teachers during half or full-day absences.
- Partnered with teachers to implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Cambridgeport School
Cambridge, MA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and implemented lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted the emotional well-being and academic growth of all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported English Language Learners through differentiated lesson plans.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop projects and share best teaching practices.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay up to date on best teaching practices, applying new knowledge to improve instructional strategies within the classroom.
Associate Lead With Keys
PetSmart
Everett, MA
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Maintained a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and ongoing support for coworkers.
- Trained new employees on company policies, best practices, and sales techniques to promote a seamless integration into the team.
- Collaborated with management to develop new procedures for increased productivity in inventory management and loss prevention.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Whole group and small group instruction
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with students and faculty
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Creativity
Certification
- DESE Elementary Education (1-6) License
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Veterans Early Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Cambridgeport School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Dexter Southfield School
08.2022 - Current
Associate Lead With Keys
PetSmart
05.2017 - 07.2022
Master of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire