Grace Dastous Email & Phone Number

Chelsea, Ma

Worked with twenty seven students in an inclusion classroom.Designed and implemented an integrated unit on the Northeast and Southeast regions of the United States. Taught whole group lessons and differentiated instruction for students through small group, partner, and independent practice.Formatively and informally assessed student progress through exit tickets, quizzes, tests, and observation. Participated in staff meetings, professional development, and school-wide events.With supervision from the special education supervisor, formally assessed a student with moderate disabilities using the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test- Third Edition (WIAT).

Roxbury, Ma

Taught environmental Engineering to sixth graders, three times a day to three different classes for six weeks. Led a Harry Potter elective class. Held parent-teacher conferences.

Newton, Ma

Developed and adapted an inquiry based lesson on Columbus and his voyages.Successfully mediated a debate on whether or not Columbus’ voyages had more of a positiveor negative effect.Presented writing lessons for incorporating quotes into a persuasive essay.Graded papers, assisted in classroom management and transitions between subjects.Worked in groups and one-on-one with students who need extra assistanceor those with disabilities.Conducted a math lesson on multiplying and dividing by powers of ten.

Dorchester, Ma

Worked one-on-one with two students to improve poetry and writing skills.Taught a science lesson on germination of plants in a third grade classroom.Developed and presented a lesson for writing in different perspectives. Individually adapted the curriculum for the benefit of the students.

Codman Academy Middle School In Dorchester, Ma

Mentored and instructed two students in mathematics.Attended professional development workshops in order to improve instruction. Observed students in their classroom during a mathematics lesson.

Boston, Ma

Graded papers, tutored, led small group discussions.Presented a lesson plan on the civil rights movement.