Peter Weller Email & Phone Number

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Developed rich and varied curriculum, presented dynamic, engaging lessons, and assessed and evaluated more than 1,800 students in 15 courses including College Prep English 9, Co-taught English 10, Honors English 12, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Creative Writing.Advised the high school's award-winning, student-produced media organization, Spotlight.Organized the annual Poetry Out Loud and Lions Club Youth Speech… Show more Developed rich and varied curriculum, presented dynamic, engaging lessons, and assessed and evaluated more than 1,800 students in 15 courses including College Prep English 9, Co-taught English 10, Honors English 12, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Creative Writing.Advised the high school's award-winning, student-produced media organization, Spotlight.Organized the annual Poetry Out Loud and Lions Club Youth Speech competitions.Built and maintained a classroom computer lab (15 PCs, 10 Chromebooks) through donations, grants, and sponsorships.Enhanced teaching and learning at the high school through service on more than committees including Curriculum, Advisory, Technology, Climate, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Show less

South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States

Created a system for acclimating and supporting teachers new to the district by partnering them with veteran educator mentors and providing relevant and impactful programming. Topics included assessment, evaluation, curriculum, classroom routines, and fostering positive student and family relationships. Troubleshot educator issues regarding certification, licensure, evaluation, and professional development.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Participated in a fellowship with 21 educators from across Massachusetts to advance education policy initiatives surrounding early literacy, diversifying the teaching profession, and evidenced-based instructional strategies. Returned for a second year to assist and mentor a new cohort of teachers as a senior policy fellow.

Taught Honors Journalism and Honors Public Speaking as part of a groundbreaking initiative allowing South Hadley High School students to earn college credit for selected coursework.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Among 50 applicants chosen nationwide to participate in the inaugural year of an education policy fellowship which included 80 hours of education policy and advocacy training and featured three meetings in Washington D.C. with legislators and union leaders.

Hadley, Massachusetts

Taught Journalism and American, British, and World Literature to high school students in grades 9-12.Developed and implemented challenging, engaging curriculum for diverse learners in six classes.Ensured all 10th graders passed the MCAS test, scoring 23rd out of 338 schools in 2005.Advised Hopkins’ award-winning student newspaper The Hawk’s Claw.

Concord, Ma

Taught three journalism classes and one creative writing course to students aged 9-15.Advised and produced MSSA Today, the weekly student camp newspaper, and Reflections, the literary magazine (summer 2002, 2003, 2004).

Plymouth State University Writing Center

Utilized the non-directive approach to help undergraduate and graduate students compose and revise academic papers.

Plymouth, Nh

Taught four sections of Composition for PSU’s English Department as a graduate student.

Plymouth, N.H.

Wrote a weekly column about life as a graduate student and first-year composition teacher.

Shrewsbury, Ma

Worked one-on-one as an aide with some of the school’s most needy and challenging students. Served as a building substitute, filling in for teachers across all grade levels and disciplines.

Framingham, Ma

Wrote a bi-weekly column “Tales from the Trail” about my 1,000-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail

Framingham, Ma

* Wrote more than 400 stories ranging from local and national politics to education, health, and the environment.* Took about 50 photographs for all sections of the paper.

Holyoke, Ma

* Created and edited “Easthampton” section, containing municipal coverage, community features, and photographs of Easthampton, MA.* Wrote more than 100 stories and took about 50 photographs for all sections of the paper.

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

* Helped student-athletes with undergraduate course work and study skills.

Instructional Leadership Certificate

Completed four courses designed to build capacity in leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

Certificate Of Advanced Graduate Studies, Educational Leadership

Master Of Educational Technology, Educational/Instructional Technology

Graduate Certificate In Technology Integration, Educational/Instructional Technology

Master Of English Education, Teaching Of Writing, English Education Certification 5-12

Activities and Societies: Plymouth State University Graduate Student Organization Founder and President

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism Major, English Minor

Certificate In Religious Studies

High School Diploma