Dedicated secondary school teacher committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and facilitating student success. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and promoting critical thinking skills. .
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
History Teacher, Learning Center Support (Middle and High School), Lower School Support
Clark School
Rowley, MA
09.2021 - Current
Executing Honors and College Prep curriculum in a project based learning environment for independent learning plans
Using multiple media approaches to deliver relevant content in an effort to educate and support various learning styles and levels of academic fortitude
Providing additional support through individual and group tutoring to achieve maximum understanding of subject matter
Developing and delivering researched subject matter based on recognized academic strengths and weaknesses of students in accordance with curriculum goals and skill observation related to each learning group
Diversifying learning approaches and delivery are key components of success inside and outside of the classroom
Collaborate with teaching faculty and administration on developing learning plans for students in a learning center environment
Working diligently with individual students to develop, execute and assess learning goals
Outlining clear objectives and expectations and propose an effective path to achieve such learning goals
Engage and Empower the student in an environment where collaboration among peers, educators and administration creates a strong sense of self-advocacy and team development as students navigate their role within the classroom, school community and beyond Clark School
Work closely with students, teachers, and administrators in the Lower, Middle and High Schools to achieve success across all three schools through collaboration to promote well rounded and positive contributing citizens within the community
Homemaker
Leszczynski Family
Rowley, MA
10.2009 - Current
Managed Family Dynamic, Finances, Day to Day Organization
Developed and implemented household organization, family planning, and task execution.
Monitored and fulfilled family necessities with a focus on security and care.
Facilitated comprehensive support in physical, emotional, and medical areas.
Ensured access to necessary accommodations and healthcare by hiring relevant professionals.
Senior Operations Specialist
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Austin, TX
10.2007 - 10.2009
Established strong relationships by fostering seamless communication with global and local clients.
Aligned customer engagement approaches with superior service standards through data-driven analysis.
Provided client management resources to facilitate business requirements.
Facilitated seamless client interactions through partnership with cross-functional peers.
History Teacher
St Johns Preparatory School
Danvers, MA
09.2004 - 08.2007
Enhanced curriculum delivery by partnering with teams to provide historical resources for Honors, Accelerated, and College Prep students.
Utilized various media platforms to improve grasp on content.
Analyzed social, economic, religious, cultural, and political dimensions in United States and global history.
Advocated integration of primary and secondary sources for interpreting modern-day relevance.
Facilitated thought-provoking discussions on student's roles in world development.
Formulated and applied curriculum meeting administrative and peer standards through lectures, media creation, and various evaluation techniques.
Facilitated progression of writing expectations to help students reach performance benchmarks.
Collaborated with English department faculty to co-teach a Street Law elective.
Guided and supported athletes as an assistant coach for the Alpine Ski Team.
Facilitated diverse intramural activities for a campus-wide audience.
Customer Service Manager
Pioneer Investment Management
Boston, MA
11.1997 - 04.2004
Recruited, motivated, trained, collaborated with and retained a diverse team of 25-40 customer service representatives focused on supporting individual, retirement, and qualified mutual fund products
Set clear onboarding and training expectations by outlining necessary procedures, policies, techniques, and standards.
Collaborating with various Pioneer departments to achieve resolution of complex customer concerns
Encouraged employees' advancement through comprehensive reviews, fostering success across various levels.
Evaluated performance twice a year by examining various CRM report metrics and client interactions.
Guaranteed comprehensive understanding among employees to deliver top-notch service.
Skills
Student instruction
Course development
Curriculum development
Assessment design
Curriculum implementation
Differentiated instruction
Collaborative learning
Historical research
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, History
Salem State University, Salem, MA
09.2003 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And History
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
09.1993 - 05.1997
No Degree - American History
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
06.2005 - 07.2005
Completed professional development in American History for educators, Stratford Hall Monticello program.
No Degree - American History
Harvard Extention School, Cambridge, MA
01.1998 - 05.1999
Continuing education in American History
Timeline
History Teacher, Learning Center Support (Middle and High School), Lower School Support - Clark School
09.2021 - Current
Homemaker - Leszczynski Family
10.2009 - Current
Senior Operations Specialist - Dimensional Fund Advisors
10.2007 - 10.2009
University of Virginia - No Degree, American History
06.2005 - 07.2005
History Teacher - St Johns Preparatory School
09.2004 - 08.2007
Salem State University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education, History
09.2003 - 12.2004
Harvard Extention School - No Degree, American History
01.1998 - 05.1999
Customer Service Manager - Pioneer Investment Management
11.1997 - 04.2004
Westfield State University - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science And History
Special Education Paraprofessional at South Bend Community School CorporationSpecial Education Paraprofessional at South Bend Community School Corporation