Mary Kate Vasque
Amesbury,MA
Summary
Upbeat, highly capable, results-driven educational professional with proven track record in guiding young learners in urban education and devoted to promoting an environment conducive to learning, growing and taking risks. Known for tailoring lessons that respond to enhancing individual potential and students' needs. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 4 Teacher
Parthum Elementary School
Lawrence, MA
09.2012 - Current
- Instructed classes up to 26 students and led small group interventions using RTI strategies, resulting in improved literacy outcomes for struggling readers.
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction for diverse 4th classrooms, improving student proficiency in reading and math by measurable gains.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to close achievement gaps among multi-lingual learners and students with IEPs.
- Established a structured, inclusive classroom culture that reduced behavior incidents and increased time on task.
- Applied restorative practices (RJ) and social-emotional learning strategies to support student well-being and conflict resolution
- Taught LFISS Parent Classes
- Served on Leadership Team
- Hosted observation classroom as an Advanced Educator
- Mentored new and student teachers, providing coaching on classroom management, lesson planning and navigating the RTII system
- Taught the Wilson Reading System during small group Intervention
- Collaborated with grade level team to enhance standard aligned curriculum.
- Incorporated technology (Google Classroom, Imagine Math, Boost Reading, etc.) to enhance instruction and student collaboration.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Gr. 3 Teacher
Parthum Elementary
Lawrence, MA
09.2001 - 06.2012
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment, enhancing student engagement and promoting academic growth across diverse learners.
- Analyzed diverse learning styles and created customized lesson plans to foster student engagement.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues, focusing on effective instructional strategies and assessment techniques.
- Guided students in setting personal academic goals, fostering ownership of their learning journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01-1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Framingham University
Framingham, MA01-1991
Skills
- Differentiated instruction and classroom management
- Strong leadership abilities in team planning and communication
- Use of technology to enhance lessons with Google Classroom, Imagine Math, Boost Reading
- RTI Instruction and Analysis of data for RTI grouping
- Tier 1 Restorative Justice training
- Trained student teachers in preparation and Implementation of lessons and classroom management
- Provide positive reinforcement as a preventative measure for disruptive behavior through PBS
- Language fluency in English and Spanish
- Developed Standards-Aligned Math Tasks for Massachusetts Science and Math Institute
- Write and implement direct teaching plan for students with dyslexia
- Coach a small cohort of teachers to strengthen areas of focus to have an impact on student learning
Affiliations
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Association of Teacher
- Recipient on Sontag Award for Urban Educators (2014)
Certification
- #300270
- Elementary Education K-6 Moderate
- Special Needs N-9
- English as a Second Language Certification
- Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
Personal Information
- Meets Massachusetts's NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher Requirement
- Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
- ELL certified
- Sped Ed certified
- Strong analytical skills for data (ANET, ACCESS testing certified, MCAS, MAP, DIBELS. ACCESS) to use of MIMEO
- LPS Advanced Educator
- Recipient of 2014 Sontag Award for Urban Educators
- Participant in Literacy Lead Teacher Common Core Standards Institute
- LFISS Educator (Lawrence Family Institute for Student Success- a parent education program)
- Teacher Coach- trained by Impact Coaching
- Restorative Justice training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Grade 4 Teacher
Parthum Elementary School
09.2012 - Current
Gr. 3 Teacher
Parthum Elementary
09.2001 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Framingham University
Master of Science - Education
Lesley University