LAUREL BUCKLEY
Elementary Education Teacher
Pembroke,Massachusetts
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Marshfield Public Schools
Marshfield, MA
12.2020 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Social Emotional Program Assistant
Governor Winslow Elementary School
Marshfield, MA
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Assist elementary grade students behavioral, emotional, social, and academic needs in the class- room and TLC program for grades 1 2 and 3.
- Modify classwork as needed for student success.
- Record daily behavior charts and daily notes to parents.
- Communicate student success or needs to TLC program director and classroom teacher.
- Implement instruction in: Reader’s workshop Writer’s workshop Pearson Focus math Journey’s literature.
- Taught an after school enrichment program for STEAM, as well as crossing guard job for the school.
- Proficient with Smart Board, ELMO, Chromebook, IPAD, Apple products and PC’s.
Lead Pre-KindergartenTeacher
Merritt Academy
Fairfax, VA
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
- Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities for students 4-5 years old including the latest technology.
- Develop and promote creative activities that introduce math and literacy concepts using Zoo- Phonic curriculum.
- Supervise children in the pre-school for safety both emotionally and physically.
- Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
- Implement positive discipline when required.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that children understand.
- Assess students and make note of progress, provide differentiated instruction as needed.
- Integrate special needs children, create and modify curriculum as needed in a positive and respectful manner.
- Communicate with parents and members of the Merritt Academy community.
- Discuss identified issues with special education professionals to insure students needs are met.
- Facilitate a phonics club for pre- kindergarten students and gardening activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues on academy- wide initiatives.
Elementary Education Teacher
Burgess Elementary School, Gifted and Talented Program
Sturbridge, MA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Primary responsibility for instructing primary grade enrichment students and encourage creativity.
- Created lesson plans for primary classes in math and reading across grades 1-3.
- Collaborated with 18 teachers to identify individual student needs for enrichment.
- Developed schedules for planning and implementation of enrichment lessons in science and social studies in whole class situations.
- Researched and presented students with interesting approaches to enable them to make more meaningful student-to-life connections.
- Introduced management techniques that expanded the scope of student participation in a positive and enriching learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively and creatively with the administration to ensure that all curricula, scheduling and professional development issues were appropriately addressed.
- Developed strategies to increase MCAS scores in language arts courses.
- Researched successful study approaches including the use of multi-media, and integrated them into lesson plans that resulted in in- creased test confidence and test scores.
- Applied differentiated instruction that elicited positive responses from students that increased opportunities for learning success.
- Recognized by peers for creativity, flexibility and maturity in responding to classroom challenges.
Grade 4 Long Term Substitute
Burgess Elementary School
Sturbridge, MA
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Responsible for delivering instruction in language arts, math, science and social studies in accordance with Massachusetts Curriculum Standards guidelines.
- Developed approaches to ensure students transitioned to new teacher seamlessly.
- Assessed student learning and provided differentiated instruction in an inclusion classroom to ensure that all students received maximum benefit of the learning enrichment experience.
- Evaluated and modified lesson plans as needed to ensure student understanding.
- Maintained classroom records and report cards and adhered to IEP requirements.
- Integrated technology into everyday learning and ensure students made connections to learning and the world.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for 28 students in all subject areas.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Education
BA - Liberal Arts, Elementary Education
Bay Path College
Massachusetts Certification: 419527 initial licensure Elementary Education Grades 1-6 SEI endorsement TBD - undefined
Timeline
Teacher
Marshfield Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
Social Emotional Program Assistant
Governor Winslow Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2020
Lead Pre-KindergartenTeacher
Merritt Academy
10.2012 - 07.2016
Elementary Education Teacher
Burgess Elementary School, Gifted and Talented Program
01.2007 - 01.2009
Grade 4 Long Term Substitute
Burgess Elementary School
01.2006 - 08.2007
Massachusetts Certification: 419527 initial licensure Elementary Education Grades 1-6 SEI endorsement TBD - undefined
BA - Liberal Arts, Elementary Education
Bay Path College
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