ROBINE MORIARTY-TEFTS
Teacher
Westfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 8+ years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development through written assignments, oral exercises and testing protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
9th Grade ELA Teacher
Hampden Charter School of Science
Chicopee, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging ELA curriculum to enhance student literacy and comprehension skills.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instructional practices effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular strategies that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Springfield Diocese
St. Joan Of Arc School
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted a growth mindset within the classroom, encouraging students to embrace challenges and learn from setbacks.
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Prepared students for state assessments by incorporating test-taking strategies into daily lessons, contributing to increased pass rates among the class population.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected ELA concepts to other subjects.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on skill development and test preparation strategies.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
PARA PROFESSIONAL
Blessed Sacrament School
03.2015 - 07.2020
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
PARA PROFESSIONAL
Granby Public School District
Granby Memorial High School
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle/Secondary Education-English
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY
Westeld, MA 09.2005 - 08.2026
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Classroom Management
- Organizational ability
- Activity Planning
- Writing instruction
Accomplishments
- Advisor to National Junior Honor Society
- 8th grade homeroom teacher, which includes organizing field trips and 8th grade graduation
References
References available upon request
Timeline
9th Grade ELA Teacher
Hampden Charter School of Science
08.2024 - Current
Middle School ELA Teacher
Springfield Diocese
08.2020 - Current
PARA PROFESSIONAL
Blessed Sacrament School
03.2015 - 07.2020
PARA PROFESSIONAL
Granby Public School District
08.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Middle/Secondary Education-English
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY
09.2005 - 08.2026