Experienced teacher skilled in classroom management and conflict resolution. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum, implement individualized education programs, and adapt teaching methods for diverse learners.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Northshore Education Consortium
Beverly, Massachusetts
09.2011 - 06.2026
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
Implemented individualized education programs to support student growth.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
Assessed student performance and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
Developed multi-step poetry analysis worksheets to support student interpretation of challenging poems.
Piloted comprehensive music instruction program that included music theory, guitar, bass, voice, audio recording, and chorus.
Designed and led hands-on woodworking program that emphasized skill-building and safety practices.
Teacher of English
Amesbury High School
Amesbury, Massachusetts
08.2006 - 06.2011
Taught CP and Honors classes in English and American literature.
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and communication skills.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
Co-taught an interdisciplinary course (English, US History, and Art) with faculty from Northern Essex Community College.
Was trained in the John Collins Writing Program.
Education
Master of Arts -
Salem State University
Salem, MA
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts -
Salem State University
Salem, MA
09.1990 - 05.1993
Skills
Lesson planning
Curriculum development
Individualized education
Literacy instruction
Classroom management
Conflict resolution
Languages
French
Limited
Affiliations
Part-time professional musician (guitar and voice) for nearly 50 years
Skilled guitar and bass tech, repairing, customizing, and maintaining acoustic and electric guitars and basses.
Handy in basic carpentry, woodworking, and mechanics.
Certification
Massachusetts teacher certificate in English grades nine through 12.