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PATRICK RAFTERY

Woburn,MA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Leader

CIEE
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Chaperoned group flights for U.S.-based participants traveling to and from the program site.
  • Helped local CIEE center staff with program logistics, group management and leading cultural activities.
  • Engaged with participants in the target language both inside and outside of class.

Interim Elm Community Support

Somerville High School
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Served as a liaison between students, parents, and faculty, to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.

RISE Academic Tutor

Somerville High School
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Tutored a diverse group of students to strengthen subject comprehension and build important learning skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their learning process by setting goals and tracking their progress.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive and positive learning environment.

SPELL Paraprofessional

Somerville High School
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Translated math lectures for ESL students in real-time.
  • Provided academic support for ESL students in both geometry and algebra.
  • Assisted teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Worked closely with lead teacher to manage the classroom and engage students with subject material.

Spanish Teacher

Lighthouse Holyoke
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Taught students how to read, write, and speak in Spanish.
  • Engaged students in Spanish through audio, video, and literary formats.
  • Provided cultural and historical context of Spanish speaking countries.

Learning Lab Tutor

Somerville High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Helped students troubleshoot issues with equipment.
  • Facilitated group work during lab sessions to foster collaboration among students.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, helping students better grasp certain concepts more easily.

Camp Counselor

JCC Greater Boston
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents.

Radiology Transporter

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Summer Health Corps
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • Transported patients across hospital grounds in a safe and timely manner.
  • Complied with all hospital safety protocols during patient transfers, minimizing risk of injuries or accidents.
  • Acquired 125 hours of community service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst
05.2025

Skills

  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Individual Tutoring
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

LANGUAGES

SPANISH
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Program Leader

CIEE
06.2024 - 07.2024

Interim Elm Community Support

Somerville High School
02.2024 - 06.2024

RISE Academic Tutor

Somerville High School
02.2023 - 02.2024

SPELL Paraprofessional

Somerville High School
07.2022 - 08.2022

Spanish Teacher

Lighthouse Holyoke
03.2022 - 06.2022

Learning Lab Tutor

Somerville High School
04.2021 - 06.2021

Camp Counselor

JCC Greater Boston
06.2019 - 08.2019

Radiology Transporter

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Summer Health Corps
07.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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