Linda Spinello
Dedham,MA
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mary Of The Hills
Milton, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Wellesley Public Schools
Preschool At Wellesley Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced students'' social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning strategies.
- Incorporated sensory strategies into daily routines to promote self-regulation and increase focus during instructional time.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Jerome School
Weymouth, MA
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MA05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Young Children With Special Needs
Wheelock College
Boston, MA05.1992
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Special Needs Support
Certification
- Licensed:
Massachusetts Early Childhood Education K-3
Massachusetts Young Children with Special Needs
- Certified
Wilson Language Level 1 Certified November 2024
SEI Endorsement November 2013-2014
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mary Of The Hills
09.2021 - Current
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Wellesley Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Jerome School
09.2014 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science - Young Children With Special Needs
Wheelock College