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Medford, Massachusetts

Medford, Massachusetts

• Integrated into an established kindergarten classroom, where I was able to continue classroom routines and expectations. • Taught lessons from curriculum; Envisions, Journeys, Focus K-2, and Foss Science. • Led students through Foss Science investigations, a new curriculum. • Assessed students one on one, using the DRA-2 system as well as other phonics and math assessments.• Oversaw and helped plan end of the year activities, such as a field trip, a music show, the moving on ceremony and fun day. • Connected and collaborated with the other kindergarten team as well as other educators and personnel. • Developed a rapport and relationship with students and families.

Medford, Massachusetts

• Adapted to an established fifth grade classroom part way through the year.• Instructed two fifth grade classes in math using the Envisions math program. • Used the Journeys Reading and Literacy program in conjunction with Words Their Way for literacy instruction, including guided reading instruction.• Worked on an opinion writing piece using the Writer’s Workshop model.• Attended team, staff, and IEP meetings as well as professional development.

Medford, Massachusetts

• Worked with fourth grade students in a small group instruction setting to help in reading development in an engaging way.• Used Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2 to assess students’ reading levels, instructional and independent.• Collaborated with general education teachers to develop instructional goals for students.• Reviewed assessments to guide instruction.

Peabody, Ma

• Transitioned into a kindergarten classroom halfway through the year.• Sustained routines and schedules of the classroom that were already in place.• Created developmentally appropriate lessons for the classroom within literacy, mathematics, social studies and science.• Initiated choice centers to motivate student engagement.• Worked with fellow colleagues to create a behavior plan for a particular student and then implemented it within the classroom.• Used DIBELS and Rigby to assess students and used the data to drive instruction.• Developed a rapport with the families as well as the other kindergarten teachers.

Peabody, Ma

• Acclimated to an established classroom and re-established classroom rules and routines.• Taught defined curriculum including Journeys, Math in Focus, Go Math, and Foss Science.• Planned a thematic unit with fellow second grade teachers.• Prepared progress reports and report cards for second grade and met with all parents for the first quarter marking period.• Attended IEP meetings and wrote reports.• Worked as part of a three teacher team and collaborated with them.• Attended courses for professional development.• Attended required staff meetings and other meetings.

Ipswich, Ma

• Care for a currently three-year-old toddler. • Responsibilities include childcare, attending age-appropriate activities and providing in-home educational experiences.

Ipswich, Ma

• Provide educational support to preschool-aged children and toddlers. • Follow the curriculum outlined and work as part of a team to attend to the children's needs.

Danvers, Ma

• Worked in a first grade classroom. • Took over as lead teacher position three weeks into the placement. • Became familiar with the Investigation math program and the literacy program Treasures.• Learned how to personalize the content of the programs to fit specific needs of the students.• Worked with two students with Individual Education Plans and learned how to differentiate lessons and content for them.• Learned to use leveled reading for guided reading groups and practicing fluency.• Expanded a Lucy Calkins unit on editing to incorporate in future writings.

Newburyport, Ma

• Worked in a kindergarten classroom and took the lead in daily routines in the second week of the placement. Worked with a supervising teacher to become proficient in lesson planning.• Was introduced to the math program Engage NY and created multiple lessons relating to this curriculum.• Introduced to the spelling program Spell Links. • Aided the language specialist in teaching lessons to the class.• Worked intensively with one student in collaboration with my supervising teacher, the BCBA and the special education teacher to help implement Discrete Trials for future planning.• Gained experience with leveled reading for all the students to make ensure they were reading independent leveled books.• Worked with an identified student on the grapheme component of the alphabet.• Helped with placements for students for the next school year.

Medford, Ma

• Worked in a kindergarten classroom and began practice in teaching curriculum. • Exposed to the routines and details that go into teaching kindergarten by an experienced teacher.

Medford, Ma

• Responsible for supporting autistic and special needs students in the third, fourth and fifth grades with academic and behavioral needs. • Conducted discrete trials, supported individual learning plans and accompanied students to inclusions classes for extra-curricular activities.

• Taught skating lessons to children who were beginning skaters.

• Gave tours to potential students and their families.

Medford, Ma

• Worked in a second grade classroom. • Observed a lead teacher and supported students in classwork.

Master Of Education - Med, Reading

Bachelor'S Degree, Early Childhood Education

Activities and Societies: Theta Phi Alpha, 2014-2017 Academic Excellence Advisor September 2017-Present National Leadership Society.

Human Development

Activities and Societies: Honors Society, 2012-2014 Ambassador, 2012-2014 Tour Guide Theta Phi Alpha, 2013-2014 Parliamentarian Spring.