Margaret (Penny) Smith-Mickunas
North Brookfield,Massachusetts
Summary
.MA License #426544
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Worcester Public Schools, Sullivan Middle School
Worcester , MA.
2006.01 - Current
- 7 & 8 Grade Reading/English Language Arts
Head of English Department (Interim)
Worcester Public Schools
2013.01 - 2014.01
- ALICE Training 2018
- Portrait of a Graduate 2019/2020
- After School Program: 21st Century
- Mela-O
- Reflective Effective Teacher
- Skillful Teacher
- MCAS Training
- MAPS Training
- STAR Training
- UDL Training
Skillful Teacher
SEI Endorsement
2014.01 - 2018.01
- Secondary Reading Grant 07’,09’
- Worcester Future Teachers 09’
- Pre/Ap Training 09’
- Leadership Skills/Training Seminar 09’
- Professional Development Planning/Curriculum 09’-10’,11’,12’,13,14
Team Leader
2007.01 - 2013.01
- Instructional Leadership Team 2008, 09’, 10’, 11’,12’
- AVID-Conferences 2007, 2008, 2009
- Gates Grant Conference-Backward Lesson Design
- Curriculum Planning 2010
- Ongoing PD Provided from WPS 2010
Forest Grove Middle School
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Summer School ELA Program
Quinsigamond
2013.01
Summer Program
Theater Director
Sullivan Middle School Musical
2014.01 - 2019.07
- Weekly lesson plans
- Team Meetings
- Coordinate with technical directors-lighting, sound
- Costuming
- Teaching acting techniques
- Choreograph dance routines
- Teach vocals
- Scheduling
- Show Promotion materials
Lion King
2015.01
Seussical
2016.01
Beauty and The Beast
2017.01
Into The Woods
2017.01
Alice In Wonderland
2018.01
The Little Mermaid
2018.01
Peter Pan
2019.01
Substitute Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester , MA.
2004.01 - 2005.01
Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Our Lady of the Angels School
Worcester , MA.
2005.01 - 2006.01
Education
B.S. - Adolescent Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester, MAEducation
Assumption College/Clark University
Worcester, MA2008
High School Diploma -
Worcester Academy Graduate
Worcester, MA05.1981
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Time Management
- Team Work
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Peter Pan
2019.01
Alice In Wonderland
2018.01
The Little Mermaid
2018.01
Beauty and The Beast
2017.01
Into The Woods
2017.01
Seussical
2016.01
Lion King
2015.01
Skillful Teacher
SEI Endorsement
2014.01 - 2018.01
Theater Director
Sullivan Middle School Musical
2014.01 - 2019.07
Head of English Department (Interim)
Worcester Public Schools
2013.01 - 2014.01
Quinsigamond
2013.01
Forest Grove Middle School
2011.01 - 2012.01
Team Leader
2007.01 - 2013.01
English Teacher
Worcester Public Schools, Sullivan Middle School
2006.01 - Current
Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Our Lady of the Angels School
2005.01 - 2006.01
Substitute Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
2004.01 - 2005.01
B.S. - Adolescent Psychology
Worcester State University
Education
Assumption College/Clark University
High School Diploma -
Worcester Academy Graduate
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