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Co-teaching 6th Grade Science & Language For Science and Foundational ELD

Lt. Clayre P. Sullivan Middle School

Managed half of school containing Dual Language Education (DLE), Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) and medically fragile programCoached teachers on instruction and pedagogy, management & rigor, data use to inform instructionLead Positive School Culture Team, creating school-wide celebrations & incentive systemsReconfigured student support systems mid-year to enhance restorative justice, social emotional health, and skill building opportunities for studentsEngaged in year-long Inclusive School Leadership Institute, Relay Graduate School of Education

Dr. Marcella R. Kelly Elementary School

Established in-person expansion and support for Spanish-English dual language program, shift from 50:50 to 80:20 model in KindergartenFacilitated observation, feedback, PLCs, & PD braiding WIDA 2020 framework, district priority of Relay management/rigor framework, & Kelly Vision of Excellent InstructionMember-District DLE Strategic Planning, Elementary Scheduling Study Committees

Framingham, Massachusetts

Coached & coordinated to support student language development and academic growth in Dual Language Education (DLE), Transitional Bilingual (TBE), Sheltered English (SEI) strandsPlanned strategically with School Leadership Team to enhance collaboration, staff & curriculum development, & data use & analysis to fulfill goals of Turnaround Plan, design of RTI processCoordinated school and Office of Multilingual Education staff to develop curricula, instruction, and assessment across language development strands and to plan and launch our Portuguese-English DLE strand, transitioning from TBEPlanned and implemented district & school PD on co-teaching and collaboration, transition of TBE to DLE, oral language assessment, ESL curriculum, cross-linguistic connectionsCo-created ESL curriculum with Language Development Coaching team, including district common definitions of ESL and collaborative practices for ESL and content teachersWIDA ACCESS Test Coordinator for 370+ students K-5, ensured 99-100% participationPortuguese Language Partnership for Education member, collaborating with educators in MA, USA, & internationally to identify resources & PD to support & advocate for Portuguese language programs

Southbridge, Massachusetts

Coordinated launch of Kindergarten and Grade 1 Spanish-English Dual Language program and expansion to Grade 2 at second school siteEstablished systems and structures supporting current and former English Learners, and Dual Language Learners in accordance with SPS Turnaround Plan and Coordinated Program ReviewCollaborated with and support school leadership to develop School Improvement PlansProvided and arranged ongoing curricular, pedagogical, assessment and scheduling support and professional development for K-2 Dual Language and PreK-12 SEI (content and ESOL) programsSupervised initial screening and annual assessment of English proficiency and placement for ELsDistrict ACCESS Test CoordinatorCoached administrators and teachers of ESOL and dual language Facilitated Dual Language Steering Committee of parents, community members, and school staffInitiated English Learner Parent Advisory Council

Oversee Pre-K through Grade 12 instructional programming for English LearnersCoordinate initial assessment/screening of English Proficiency and school placement for English Learner studentsDistrict Test Coordinator ACCESS for ELLsManage district’s Title 3 federal grant application and programmingPromote family access to school information by coordinating translation and interpretation servicesPlan and implement professional development opportunities for school staff regarding civil rights compliance, language acquisition processes, development of curriculum, instruction, and assessmentEnsure district compliance with state and federal civil rights regulations and guidance

Samoset Middle School

Plan and facilitate lessons on Spanish language and Hispanic cultures to grades 7 and 8.Collaborate with district colleagues to coordinate and plan curriculum and advocate programming.Community Outreach Team-Visit low-income housing to increase access to school staff and information.Translate/interpret for administrative staff and parents regarding SPED, discipline, and attendanceDistrict Technology Plan Committee MemberTechnology Committee LeaderData Assessment Team MemberSchool Council MemberTeacher Assistance Team MemberChaperone-8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C. 2009-2013Leominster High School Head Varsity Swimming Coach

Led training and implementation of SchoolFusion website framework and online X2 grading systemIncreased community access to school communications and events by translating SPED meetings, website postings, written notices, making phone calls, and facilitating meetings for faculty membersInitiated transportation effort for low income and ELL parents to school events using school vehiclesObserved and analyzed teaching using Research for Better Teaching modelAnalyzed and presented Olweus Bullying Questionnaire results to faculty for use in Advisory Program

Forestdale And Oak Ridge Schools

Design and implement lessons on Spanish language and Hispanic culture to grades 5-8.Sandwich High School Assistant Varsity Swimming CoachSandwich High School Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach

Chairman-Policy, Strategic Plan, Superintendent Goals & Evaluation Subcommittees Chairman-Templeton Elementary School Building Committee-23 member committee tasked with promotion and design of new elementary schoolMember of Budget, Facilities, Warrant, and Technology Subcommittees

Designed and facilitated Spanish language and Hispanic culture lessons for approximately 225 students Translated for administrative staff and parents regarding various discipline and attendance issues

Designed and facilitated lessons for Spanish levels 1 and 2Coordinated logistics and led April 2006 Student Trip to Spain with colleagueAdvisor to the Class of 2008

Taught Spanish levels 1, 2, 3, and 3 Honors

District 1 Marine Safety Office Provided logistical support for USCG response to 2003 Buzzards Bay oil spill Maintained database of area emergency disaster response contactsUSCG Cutter Tahoma (WMEC 908) Member Deck Department Crane operator Boatswain's Mate of the Watch Lookout and helm watchstander Small boat crew member Helicopter tie-down team member

Doctor Of Education (Ph.D), Educational Policy & Leadership

Department of Educational Policy, Research, and Administration in the College of Education

Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Educational Policy & Leadership

Department of Educational Policy, Research, and Administration in the College of Education

M.Ed., Educational Leadership

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Fulfilled requirements for Massachusetts Principal/Assistant Principal Licensure, Grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: International Affairs, Anthropology & Sociology

Activities and Societies: NCAA Division 1 Swimming Team Landis Community Outreach Center Photographer-"The Lafayette" student newspaper.