Knowledgeable ESL teacher with strong background in teaching English as second language. Developed comprehensive lesson plans and facilitated engaging classroom activities, fostering significant improvements in student language proficiency. Demonstrated effective classroom management and personalized instruction techniques.
Work History
ESL Teacher-Elementary and Middle School
2 Years 1 Month
Taunton Public Schools | 09.2024 - Current
Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Special Education Teacher/Gr. 3 and 4- Co-Teacher
2 Years 5 Months
Dighton Rehoboth Elementary | 01.2022 - 06.2024
Delivered effective and differentiated grade three and four instruction to range of neurodiverse students in third grade full inclusion classroom
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading and math groups
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
Participated in IEP meetings with administrative staff
Performed Special Education Testing and Writing of Assessment Reports and IEP's
Long Term Substitute - TLC Behavior Resource Room
2 Months
Dighton Rehoboth Elementary | 11.2021 - 01.2022
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
Student Teacher - Fifth Grade Inclusion Class
3 Months
Donovan Elementary School | 01.2021 - 04.2021
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups through individual student IEP Goals and Benchmarks
Billing and Revenue Analyst
16 Years
State Street Corporation | 11.2003 - 11.2019
Client Billing: Prepared Custody billing for all of Wealth Management Services
Analytics: Document any variances in billing revenue, construct Excel based financial worksheets, and Access Queries to create professional comparisons of billing data
Augmentation & Procedures: Create documented procedures for all accounting procedures, formulate more effective and centralized billing processes
Reconcilement: Reconcile Direct Deposit accounts to ledger accounts on a daily basis, maintain revenue logs, communicate updates to management, and participate in semiannual audits
Management Reporting: Preparation of monthly billing accruals and forecasts for all Clients and review monthly unbilled reports
Education
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities
American International College | Springfield, MA
Master of Science - Consumer Economics
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | Amherst, MA
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | Amherst, MA
Elementary/Middle School ESL Teacher at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401Elementary/Middle School ESL Teacher at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
Elementary and Middle School Tutor, ESL Teacher at Success for All Foundation/ Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School#215Elementary and Middle School Tutor, ESL Teacher at Success for All Foundation/ Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School#215