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Certified by the Massachusetts Department of Education: grades 1-6
Certified by the Massachusetts Department of Education: Moderate Disabilities, grades PreK-8 (pending August 2008 graduation)
Certified by the New York Department of Education: grades 1-6 (2 years interstate reciprocity)
Certified by the New York Department of Education: Students with Disabilities, grades 1-6 (2 years interstate reciprocity)
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Education, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2007
Boston College Lynch School of Education, Chestnut Hill, MA
Masters Degree in Moderate Special Needs (Summer 2008)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
James A. Garfield Elementary School, Brighton, MA January 2008 – May 2008
Student Teacher Practicum Experience (Grade Three Special Education Classroom)
• Assuming all planning and teaching responsibilities for ten school days
• Teaching many large and small group lessons in multiple subject areas such as mathematics, reading (Project Read Curriculum), language arts, phonics, guided reading
groups, and art
• Creating at least 3 Individualized Education Programs by district and state standards, and participate in all relevant IEP meetings
• Creating and implement a language arts unit on biographies, keeping in mind each students’ individual needs and IEP goals
• Collaborating with fellow teachers, and attend all meetings including professional development, grade cluster, Instructional Leadership Team, and student support team
• Participating in all parent-teacher conferences and maintain positive parent-teacher communication relationships
• Collaborating with cooperating teacher in order to implement various behavior and achievement plans for each student
• Incorporating various means of technology (i.e. Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, the internet, and overhead projections) into classroom lessons and activities
Mason-Rice Elementary School, Newton, MA September 2006 – December 2006
Student Teacher Practicum Experience (Grade Four Inclusion Classroom)
• Assumed all planning and teaching responsibilities for ten school days
• Taught many large and small group lessons in multiple subject areas, including mathematics (Everyday Math Curriculum), science (inquiry), open circle (Open Circle Social
Competency Program), language arts, and differentiated reading groups to students with very diverse abilities
• Modified instruction, practice work, and assessments for six children with Individualized Education Programs
• Created and implemented a science inquiry unit entitled “Exploring Earth and its Neighbors” and demonstrated the children’s work with a corresponding documentation board
• Led guided reading groups and also small mathematics groups multiple times each week
• Used technology (i.e. Microsoft Word and Powerpoint) to enhance classroom lessons
• Participated in professional development seminars including other schools within the Newton district, faculty meetings which included other teachers within Mason-Rice, and
weekly curriculum meetings with fourth grade colleagues
Sokolowski Elementary School, Chelsea, MA January 2006 – May 2006
Student Teacher Pre-Practicum Experience (Grade One)
• Developed and taught various lessons including mathematics, language arts, and spelling in a classroom with many English Language Learners
• Led and aided small group activities in writer’s workshop, mathematics, and social skills
Jackson-Mann Elementary School, Brighton, MA January 2005 – May 2005
Student Teacher Pre-Practicum Experience (Grade Two)
• Developed and taught a lesson in science (involving seeds and their growth process)
• Led whole-class meetings, story time, and transitions; created and presented various documentation boards for the language arts curriculum
• Supervised and facilitated independent work and free time in different areas of the student-centered classroom
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Sunshine Daycare Academy, Brookline, MA July 2006 – August 2006
Volunteer Teacher (Preschool Age)
• Facilitated story time, play time, and daily learning activities
Boys and Girls Club, Oyster Bay/Each Norwich, NY Various: September 1999 – August 2003
Volunteer Aide (Kindergarten – Grade Five)
• Tutored individuals in after-school homework groups
• Assisted in various learning and recreational activities, both small and large group
• Organized and led small and large groups during summer program activities
AHRC, Brookville, NY Spring 2003
Volunteer Aide (Kindergarten – Grade One)
• Monitored and co-educated lessons and activities for children with mild and/or moderate disabilities
Eastwoods Discovery Day Camp, Oyster Bay, NY Seasonal
Lead Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten Age)
• Developed and directed daily learning and recreational activities
• Supervised both small and large groups
ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS
• Expert in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint; experience in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and establish positive rapport with students, parents, administration, and co-workers
• Personal strengths can be seen in planning, organization, communication, innovation, and creativity
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