Dedicated, resourceful, student-focused professional committed to providing a well balanced, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. Actively involved in all areas of education including curriculum development, teacher mentoring and community work. A self driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and fosters quality relationships with students and parents.
Massachusetts Licensure 330365:
Elementary 1-6 Professional
History 1-6 Professional
Principal/Assistant Principal, Pre K-6, Initial
Sheltered English Immersion - Teacher
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Burlington Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Promotes a safe environment supporting student achievement, engagement, empowerment and intellectual stimulation for diverse learners at all academic and emotional levels
Cultivate meaningful and positive relationships with students and families
Utilize technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Devise lessons reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Responsive Classroom/Advisory Teacher
After School Yoga Instructor Grades 6-8
Mindfulness Practices
Comfort/Therapy Dog ( In training)
Plan and implement program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Plan and implement integrated Social Studies lessons
Cultivate and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
3rd and 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Burlington Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2017
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Collaborated with grade level, special education and curriculum specialists to implement RTI teaching strategies
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Mentor Teacher-Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Responsive Classroom Teacher/Morning Meeting
Member of Crisis/Safety Team
Co-Facilitator of Student Council
MITS Museum Institute for Teaching Science
Elementary School Teacher
Salem Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2003
Classroom Teacher Grade 4 1997-2001
Two-Way Program Teacher Grade 4 English
2001-2003
Education
Certificate Program - Education Social Emotional Learning
Endicott College
Beverly, MA
05.2024
Master of Arts - Education
Salem State College
Salem, MA
05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Salem State College
Salem, MA
05.1994
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Student Achievement
Student and Parent Relations
Teacher Mentoring
Team Collaboration
Interpersonal Strengths
Compassion, Diversity and Empathy
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Burlington Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Burlington Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2017
Elementary School Teacher
Salem Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2003
Certificate Program - Education Social Emotional Learning
Endicott College
Master of Arts - Education
Salem State College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Salem State College
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