Waverley Doherty

• Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
• Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement across all grade levels.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated literacy across the curriculum.
• Organized various extracurricular activities such as art club and yearbook club to encourage continued growth outside the classroom setting.
• Communicated with parents regularly through newsletters, conferences, and progress reports to keep them informed about their child''s academic performance and achievements.

• Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
• Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
• Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.

• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
• Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
• Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.

• Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
• Designed assessment tools that accurately measured student performance and informed future instructional decisions.
• Evaluated existing curricula and identified areas for improvement, ultimately leading to increased learner satisfaction.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, engaging, and effective learning materials for diverse audiences.
• Increased accessibility and inclusivity with creation of adaptable learning materials suited to diverse learning needs.
• Enhanced student engagement with introduction of interactive and multimedia elements into course materials.

• Hired, disciplined and managed 25 camp staff members.
• Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
• Implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced the number of accidents or incidents at the camp.
• Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
• Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
• Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.

• Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
• Enhanced student creativity by implementing diverse art techniques and mediums in lessons.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable expressing themselves through art.
• Mentored students on their individual projects, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improved artistic expression.

• Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
• Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
• Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.

• Processed incoming correspondence and routed communications to appropriate teams promptly.
• Maintained filing systems and organized documentation for easy retrieval and accuracy.
• Facilitated communication between departments to improve collaboration on shared initiatives.
• Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
• Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
• Provided vital support during peak registration periods by processing paperwork quickly and accurately.

• Provided general administrative support to the Academic Deans’ office
• Helped manage front-desk coverage, including greeting visitors and responding to basic email and phone inquiries
• Directed students to appropriate offices and resources when questions fell outside the office’s scope
• Assisted with data entry and basic record upkeep
• Supported office operations during busy periods with clerical tasks
• Learned and followed confidentiality expectations when handling student-related information

The accelerated MA program works on readying applicants for teaching via coursework and hands-on classroom experience.

With minors in History, Classics, and Creative Writing