Drafts and edits school-wide accommodation plans; Attends special education meetings on the school's behalf; Collaborates with teachers and administration on behalf of students; Drafts plans for incoming applicant students; Teaches 7th and 8th grade Skills and Enrichment Seminar classes to pre-teach or reteach important subject matter and content, help with class assignments, work on student goals, benchmarks, executive functioning and study skills, social-emotional learning concepts, and… Show more Drafts and edits school-wide accommodation plans; Attends special education meetings on the school's behalf; Collaborates with teachers and administration on behalf of students; Drafts plans for incoming applicant students; Teaches 7th and 8th grade Skills and Enrichment Seminar classes to pre-teach or reteach important subject matter and content, help with class assignments, work on student goals, benchmarks, executive functioning and study skills, social-emotional learning concepts, and social pragmatics; Services students within the elementary building to ensure they are making effective progress with curriculum. Show less

Provided individualized and specialized instruction, lessons, assignments, homework, and assessments for six 6th grade language-based special education students whose primarily disability is dyslexia/communication; Solely instructed special education 6th grade pull-out ELA class; Co-taught (pushed-in) Math, Science, and History; Solely taught a Learning Center/Skills block to pre-teach or reteach important subject matter and content, help with class assignments, work on student goals… Show more Provided individualized and specialized instruction, lessons, assignments, homework, and assessments for six 6th grade language-based special education students whose primarily disability is dyslexia/communication; Solely instructed special education 6th grade pull-out ELA class; Co-taught (pushed-in) Math, Science, and History; Solely taught a Learning Center/Skills block to pre-teach or reteach important subject matter and content, help with class assignments, work on student goals, benchmarks, executive functioning and study skills, social-emotional learning concepts, and social pragmatics; Modified all classwork, homework, and assessments as needed; Provided all classroom accommodations in accordance with students’ IEPs and 504s; Drafted and edited IEPs and 504s on caseload; Wrote special education progress reports for each trimester and posted grades; Spoke extensively at IEP/504 meetings for caseload and made recommendations; Attended all district special education professional development/enrichment; Consistently and frequently met and checked in with colleagues and 6th grade team members to lesson plan, discuss student needs, and share concerns; Maintained weekly communication with parents; Met with parents in person or via live online platform to discuss student progress and needs; Provided a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all students. Show less

Acted as lead teacher for grades 5 and 6 for a minimum of 4 hours a day during ELA and Math periods; Co-taught ELA for 7th and 8th graders; Planned and scaffolded lessons for 3 different ELA stations/rotations and 2 different Math stations/rotations to meet and exceed the individualized needs of all students; Maintained daily rituals, routines, and high expectations and standards to ensure an exemplary classroom environment and outstanding student behavior; Demonstrated superior subject matter… Show more Acted as lead teacher for grades 5 and 6 for a minimum of 4 hours a day during ELA and Math periods; Co-taught ELA for 7th and 8th graders; Planned and scaffolded lessons for 3 different ELA stations/rotations and 2 different Math stations/rotations to meet and exceed the individualized needs of all students; Maintained daily rituals, routines, and high expectations and standards to ensure an exemplary classroom environment and outstanding student behavior; Demonstrated superior subject matter knowledge in all areas and developed, presented, and reflected on rigorous/well structured units and lessons leveled towards students’ needs and appropriate peer group rotations; Made adjustments to practice, teaching, and lessons when additional supports, modifications, or accommodations were necessary; Ensured that all goals, objectives, and benchmarks highlighted in student IEPs were met, if not exceeded; Established and provided the proper support, modifications, and accommodations required by IEPs and 504s; Created a safe, inclusive, diverse, and welcoming learning environment; Valued and respected all students and recognized every child as a contributing member of the classroom and community; Fostered an amazing rapport and relationship with students, teachers, and staff; Consistently met with the classroom team and colleagues to reflect on teaching effectiveness regarding units, lessons, and teacher-student relationships; Attended all necessary IEP meetings for current student caseload and regularly provided input regarding specific students’ needs, progress, goals, and objectives when appropriate; Gained experience in drafting and updating IEPs with team members. Show less

Solely responsible for visually impaired 5th/6th grader who required constant assistance per his IEP; Trained in sighted guide; Modified work for student and ensured that all accommodations and needs were met within his general education classrooms; Assisted in writing progress reports and IEP goals, modifications, and accommodations with his special education teachers; Solely taught student in all subject matter areas during remote learning (March - June 2020).

Attended 341 meeting and court proceedings in Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Brockton as needed; Reviewed and maintained client documents.

“Push-in” Paraprofessional for several students in the 6th grade; Focused primarily on children who needed additional assistance per their IEPs and excelled with a paraprofessionals within the classroom or in small groups; Frequently assisted specific children on an individual basis to ensure compliance with IEPs and that services were provided/met; Daily tasks included reading out loud for auditory learners, acting as a scribe, and working on class assignments, projects, and homework to keep… Show more “Push-in” Paraprofessional for several students in the 6th grade; Focused primarily on children who needed additional assistance per their IEPs and excelled with a paraprofessionals within the classroom or in small groups; Frequently assisted specific children on an individual basis to ensure compliance with IEPs and that services were provided/met; Daily tasks included reading out loud for auditory learners, acting as a scribe, and working on class assignments, projects, and homework to keep them at grade level; Assisted in general education classrooms and substituted for teachers when necessary; Obtained extensive experience in the school’s Autism classroom for children with severe behavioral needs. Show less

Privately tutored five 2nd Grade ELL children from Vietnam, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, and India to greatly improve their English language reading, writing, and comprehension skills; Utilized level-appropriate and stimulating curriculum such as interactive lectures, projects, read alouds, workbooks, writing exercises, games, and songs to advance individual strengths; Assisted their entire 2nd Grade class during the regular ELA period, while giving special attention to my five ELL… Show more Privately tutored five 2nd Grade ELL children from Vietnam, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, and India to greatly improve their English language reading, writing, and comprehension skills; Utilized level-appropriate and stimulating curriculum such as interactive lectures, projects, read alouds, workbooks, writing exercises, games, and songs to advance individual strengths; Assisted their entire 2nd Grade class during the regular ELA period, while giving special attention to my five ELL students to ensure they could understand the lesson. Show less

Prepared Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings; Regularly attended §341 Meetings of Creditors and Court proceedings in Boston, Brockton, and Worcester courts; Drafted motions, responses, objections, and notices, and files pleadings online using ECF; Prepared discovery including interrogatories and requests for admissions; Performed all follow-up appointments with clients to discuss bankruptcy forms and procedure; Counseled and advised clients on all aspects of bankruptcy and developed effective… Show more Prepared Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings; Regularly attended §341 Meetings of Creditors and Court proceedings in Boston, Brockton, and Worcester courts; Drafted motions, responses, objections, and notices, and files pleadings online using ECF; Prepared discovery including interrogatories and requests for admissions; Performed all follow-up appointments with clients to discuss bankruptcy forms and procedure; Counseled and advised clients on all aspects of bankruptcy and developed effective solutions to complex financial situations; Trained new associate attorneys on bankruptcy filings, client counseling and interaction, and Massachusetts and Federal procedure; Maintained excellent client relationships with complete confidentiality and professionalism; Interacted regularly with attorneys, judges, bankruptcy trustees, government agencies; Prepared all documents necessary for Adversary Proceedings/litigation work beyond typical filings; Prepared and resolves issues involving violations to 93(A) and consumer law issues; Attains Home Loan Modifications for clients; Assists with consolidation of student loans. Show less

Performed legal work and research for the committee; Was responsible for the drafting, filing, tracking of, and later testifying on, legislation for the Representative and answering constituent requests regarding legislative priorities; Worked closely with House Counsel; Was in charge of all matters pertaining to the state budget including constituent requests for budget priorities, filing budget amendments, and attending budget meetings held by House Committee on Ways and Means; Worked closely… Show more Performed legal work and research for the committee; Was responsible for the drafting, filing, tracking of, and later testifying on, legislation for the Representative and answering constituent requests regarding legislative priorities; Worked closely with House Counsel; Was in charge of all matters pertaining to the state budget including constituent requests for budget priorities, filing budget amendments, and attending budget meetings held by House Committee on Ways and Means; Worked closely with Human Resources and House Counsel to organize legislative training sessions and seminars; Resolved extensive constituent casework through personal meetings, correspondence, and telephone conversations and oversaw and delegated constituent cases to other staff members; Maintained and updated constituent records in database with complete confidentiality; Handled the drafting and distribution of all district press releases; Attended meetings, hearings, celebratory events, and delivered speeches on behalf of the Representative within the district and State House; Attended district office hours on behalf of the Representative; Trained and supervised all Legislative Internships in the office; Heavily interacted with members of the House and Senate, including leadership. Show less