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Whitney DeSantis

Rowley,MA

Summary

Skilled early elementary educator focused on enhancing student engagement and academic success via strategic classroom management and personalized teaching methods. Proven ability to create inclusive settings that support a variety of learning needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
Winthrop, MA
01.2016 - Current
  • Follow the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks to teach second-grade standards.
  • Use informal and formal assessment data to drive tier-one whole-group reading and math instruction.
  • Instruct small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
  • Follow student IEP, 504, and ESL accommodations in the classroom.
  • Implement behavior and classroom expectations to promote a positive classroom climate.
  • Actively participate in staff development workshops designed to improve teaching skills
  • Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior

Lead Teacher

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
Winthrop, MA
01.2015 - Current
  • Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives
  • Provided instructional guidance to teachers in the development of lesson plans and assessments.
  • Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
  • Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students

Applied Behavior Analyst

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
Winthrop, MA
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assist in ABA practices with students on the autism spectrum.
  • Work primarily with students in need of behavior management strategies to ensure they can continue integration in a typical classroom setting.
  • Work cooperatively with other teachers to provide the best learning environment for students with special needs.

Education

Master of Early & Elementary Education -

Salem State University
Salem, MA
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminology & Law

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
05.2008

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • ESL Instructional strategies
  • Organized planning
  • Safe learning environment

Certification

  • Massachusetts Initial License in Elementary Education (1-6), 52122061
  • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI), 03/01/16

Affiliations

  • Co-Leader to first grade Daisy Troop

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
01.2016 - Current

Lead Teacher

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
01.2015 - Current

Applied Behavior Analyst

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Early & Elementary Education -

Salem State University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminology & Law

Suffolk University

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