Priscilla Hunt
Belmont,MA
Summary
Innovative teacher who seeks to set students' minds on fire and birth autodidacts! Dedicated educator specializing in differentiated instruction and formative assessment. Committed to creating a respectful learning environment that empowers diverse learners and promotes lifelong curiosity. Expertise in integrating technology and fostering collaboration among students and colleagues, resulting in enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
K-8 Classroom Teacher
Boston and Methuen Public Schools
Massachusetts
- Executed differentiated instruction strategies to enable curriculum accessibility for all students.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance while recording benchmarks directly into Aspen.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed a paragraph planner to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Facilitated experiential learning opportunities that enhanced student curiosity, and fostered a passion for discovery.
- Established clear expectations by demonstrating, rewarding, and shaping behavior ensuring a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Engaged parents through regular communication, ensuring transparency in student development.
STEAM Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston, MA
09.2007 - Current
- Developed an engaging STEAM and science curricula aligned with state standards to improve student learning experiences.
- Integrated technology into lessons, facilitating hands-on learning, and critical thinking skills among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation methods to track academic progress consistently.
- Integrated real-world applications such as the current historic space events into lessons, ensuring relevance and increasing student interest.
- Facilitated synchronous instruction, seamlessly engaging both in-person and remote students concurrently.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MAScience Curriculum -
Tufts
SEI Endorsement -
Worcester State University
Worcester, MASkills
- Classroom management
- Language arts instruction
- Lesson plan development
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia integration
- Science instruction
- Mathematics Labs
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Serving diverse communities
- Formative assessment
- Special education
Timeline
STEAM Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2007 - Current
K-8 Classroom Teacher
Boston and Methuen Public Schools
Master of Arts - Education
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Science Curriculum -
Tufts
SEI Endorsement -
Worcester State University