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
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
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
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