• Demonstrates a commitment to education by attending professional development workshops and training sessions• Teaches students from Pre-K 3 to 5th grade lesson plans in alignment with state standards and school curriculum • Adapts to the varying needs of school vacancies from a day-to-day scenario, filling in different positions as required • Collaborates with experienced educators to gain a better understanding of effective teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and intervention plans

• Plays an active role in the SAU41 school district, filing in for teachers, sometimes on short notice• Follows lesson plans as directed by the teacher, answering any questions students may have • Adapts quickly to difficult situations and needs of the students • Supervises students and ensure they are on task• Manages the classroom effectively• Leads a group of around 20 students whose ages could be four all the way to twelve depending on the grade (preschool to sixth grade)• Fulfills these duties during winter and summer break

• Observe the literacy block of a 2nd grade bilingual classroom of 28 students • Work one-on-one with one student who is around reading level as a case study student- administering assessments such as a literacy interview, a running record, as well as the Dolce sight Word Assessment• Utilize this information to reflect and think about what I might want to do in my future classroom, as well as thinking about how I might integrate what I am learning in my education courses• Observe the literacy block of a 3rd grade dual Spanish classroom of 26 students• Work closely with a group of 6 students implementing lesson plans based on their literacy needs

• Responsible for summer itinerary for two children, two summers in a row. These two children are now in 2nd and 5th grade.• Utilized excellent time management skills while providing transportation to and from summer camps, errands, laundry, and meal preparation• Developed and maintained meaningful relationship with the children and parents • Created a daily agenda, utilizing organizational and problem-solving skills to execute each task• Assisted with homework for math• Adapted to sudden events that required me to be flexible, or change plans quickly • Entertained the children, sometimes watching them by the pool, biking with friends, or other activities that involved adult supervision • Created mini lesson plans, being sure to carve out time for reading, writing, and math to ensure the children were ready for the upcoming school year

• I worked with one first-year student to help her navigate through the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences majors at Fairfield

• Second semester of my sophomore year I was asked to become a Teaching Intern for Statistics (a psychology course), embarking me on a journey to adapt a leadership role• Enthusiastically leads about 10 college students in lab- walking them through their questions and going over problems from the homework+labs• Offer my advice on how to succeed in the course and working one-on-one with students to answer specific questions• Correct and grade assignments for the class in an organized fashion, keeping in mind some students will be remote for the entire semester • Collaborate with other TIs and the professor for this course in order to best fit the needs of the students • Effectively leads the class in order to complete an assigned lab in the two hour time period

• Responsible for uploading a detailed, typed document of notes from class in coordination with the Office of Accessibility• Course: Behavioral Neuroscience

• Responsible for uploading a detailed, typed document of notes from class in coordination with the Office of Accessibility• Course: Philosophy of Education

• Assisted teacher in a 1st grade bilingual class with 25 students • Worked with students in small groups to learn letters and reading, adjusting tactics based on student level • Utilized Spanish language skills to communicate effectively with students

• Supported teachers with classroom management with students ages 5 to 11 years old • Assisted students with executing homework and assignments• Redesigned and created a bulletin board to help display student art • Used excellent communication skills across a vast range of ages and intellectual abilities

• Responsible for all after school activities for two children ages 10 and 13• Utilized excellent time management skills while providing transportation, errands, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation• Developed and maintained meaningful relationship with the children and parents • Created a daily agenda, utilizing organizational and problem-solving skills to execute each task• Assisted with homework for math

• Directed and coordinated age-appropriate activities centered on nature• Addressed the needs of the campers and successfully motivated them to try new things• Created and innovated interactive games, engaging campers during all programs• Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills • Served as a liaison between children, parents and the BB Association• Identified behavioral issues and resolved conflicts

• Assisted small groups of children with after school activities• Provided academic assistance for students needing additional help with homework