Kaleigh Litchfield
Teacher
Duxbury,MA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and relationships via interactive classroom instruction and activities. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teaching Fellow
Winthrop Elementary School
South Hamilton, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Long Term Substitute
East Elementary School
Sharon, MA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Student Teacher
East Elementary School
Sharon, MA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Assistant Teacher
Conley Elementary School
Whitman, MA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
Remote Learning Tutor
Stoughton Public School Department
Stoughton, MA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Worked with students in home environments during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide educational support.
Assistant Teacher
Hancock Elementary School
Brockton, MA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And American Studies
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA 08.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Education - Special Education Moderate Disabilities
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA 08.2022 - Current
Skills
Lesson Planning
Certification
Licensed Teacher - Elementary 1-6, Initial
Timeline
Master of Education - Special Education Moderate Disabilities
Merrimack College
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teaching Fellow
Winthrop Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Teacher - Elementary 1-6, Initial
05-2022
Certified Teacher, Sheltered English Immersion
05-2022
Long Term Substitute
East Elementary School
05.2022 - 07.2022
Student Teacher
East Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Teacher
Conley Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Remote Learning Tutor
Stoughton Public School Department
08.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
Hancock Elementary School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And American Studies
Stonehill College
08.2018 - 05.2022
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