OBJECTIVE
To obtain a classroom teaching position in which I would be able to fully utilize my skills by creating a nurturing, creative and accommodating environment to motivate students of all abilities to reach their full potential.
CREDENTIALS AND AWARDS
Master of Science in Education, June 2016
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
GPA: 3.9/4.0, SEI Endorsed (2015)
Massachusetts Elementary (1-6) Teaching License
University of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham, NH
B.S. Family Studies Minor: Education
Graduated Summa Cum Laude May 2012
GPA: 3.82/4.0, Presidential Scholar (2012), Dean’s List (2008-2012), Order of Omega-Greek Honor Society (2011-2012), Golden Key Honor Society (2011-2012), Recipient of the Dakin Family Scholarship (2012) for academic achievement and interest in children's imaginative interactive play, Featured in Kappa Delta Sorority's national magazine (2012), "The Angelos", for superior academic achievement, Pillars of Athena Award Recipient (2011) for superior academic achievement, community involvement and sorority chapter involvement
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Foxborough Public Schools, Foxborough, MA
Grade 6 Classroom Teacher August 2023-Present
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Creative and innovative lesson plans, methods of teaching and differentiated instructional materials promoted the success and engagement of all students
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On-going collaboration with fellow educators and family members to form strong partnerships and reach various shared goals
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Taught general education students as well as individuals in various special education programs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
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Volunteered for interview committees and as the Grade 6 Math/Science Representative on the Student Based Report Card Committee
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As a member of the 6th grade Math team, worked with colleagues to develop new Math Units to update the curriculum
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As a member of the 6th grade Science team, worked with colleagues to create and implement a 6th Grade STEM Day involving local businesses, families and community members
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Created a classroom website, Instagram and Newsletters to promote family engagement and involvement
Easton Public Schools, Easton, MA August 2015-2023
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher August 2016-2023
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Creative and innovative lesson plans, methods of teaching and differentiated instructional materials promoted the success and engagement of all students
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On-going collaboration with fellow educators and family members to form strong partnerships and reach various shared goals
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Taught general education students as well as individuals in various special education programs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
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Volunteered for various interview committees, health and safety committee, orientation speaker engagements and community events
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As a member of the 4th Grade Science team, worked with colleagues to develop new UbDs to update the curriculum
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Created a classroom website with daily homework agendas, teacher-created tutorials, family and students resources
Grade 5 Long-Term Substitute August 2015-June 2016
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Creative and innovative lesson plans, methods of teaching and instructional materials promoted the success and engagement of all students
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Implemented a Caring Classroom Community Capstone Project which successfully promoted student academic, emotional and social achievement
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Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
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As a member of the 5th grade ELA team, worked with colleagues to develop new UbDs to update the curriculum
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Created a classroom website with daily updates to keep guardians informed of classroom occurrences and expectations
Foxborough Public Schools, Foxborough MA October 2012-June 2015
Igo Elementary Special Educational Assistant September 2013-June 2015
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Create appropriate learning tools for each student based on their IEP
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Assist teacher to manage classroom environment and promote student learning
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Communicate with parents and guardians through daily logs
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Collect data daily in order to set attainable goals for students
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Implement individual behavioral plans to promote student success
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Assume the role as lead teacher when needed
Elementary Summer Program Paraprofessional Summer 2014
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Attended to students with a variety of special needs and ages, ranging from grades 1-3
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Created appropriate learning tools for each student based on their IEP
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Tutored individual children and small groups of children on the subjects of math and literacy
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Assumed the role as lead teacher when needed
Substitute Teacher October 2012-June 2013
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Worked as a Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional, and Specialist
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Followed lesson plans, successfully managed the classroom environment, promoted student learning and attended to students with a variety of needs and abilities
Memorial Middle School, Hull MA Summer 2013
Summer Program Paraprofessional
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Attended to students with a variety of special needs and ages, ranging from grades 5-8
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Created appropriate learning tools for each student based on their IEP
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Tutored individual children and small groups of children on the subjects of math and literacy
Easton Public Schools, (Easton MA) Stoughton Public Schools, (Stoughton MA)
Substitute Teacher October 2012-June 2013
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Worked as a Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional, and Specialist
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Followed lesson plans, successfully managed the classroom environment, promoted student learning and attended to students with a variety of needs and abilities
Epping Elementary School, Epping NH Fall 2011
Grade 2 Intern
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Developed and implemented small group lessons on comprehension and phonics
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Acted as a reading and math tutor
UNH Child Study Development Center, Durham NH Spring 2010-Spring 2011
Intern in Infant Room and Nursery III Room
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Developed lesson plans and implemented curriculum
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Assessed developmental stages of multiple children
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Utilized knowledge of cooperating teachers through frequent collaboration
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Maintained strong bonds with parents through frequent contact and creating informative newsletters bi-weekly
UNH Seacoast Reads Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Reading Tutor and Site Coordinator
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Tutored grades 1 and 2 on reading and comprehension
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Acted as a liaison between the classroom teachers, tutors and the Seacoast Reads Program
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Handled any issues that arose on site
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Kappa Delta Sorority (Fall 2009-Spring 2012)
Sisterhood Enrichment Team Leader Fall 2009-Spring 2012
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Acted as a mentor for new members through their new member process
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Taught the history of Kappa Delta to the new members
Sisterhood Chair Fall 2011-Spring 2012
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Organized and facilitated enjoyable bonding activities for chapter of 105 members
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Developed individual recognition programs
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Acted as a morale builder and cheerleader of the chapter and its’ individual members
Vice President Operations Spring 2010-Spring 2011
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Planned and organized our Chapter Excellence goals and events
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Acted as a liaison between Kappa Delta Nationals and our Chapter
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Worked effectively with peers to ensure jobs were completed on time and were of high quality
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Responsible for maintaining our Charter with the University, as well as Nationals, through the ​frequent submission of forms and proof of success
Standards Board Sophomore Representative Fall 2009-Spring 2010
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Acted as a member of the Risk Management Team, handling any problems that arose
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Communicated and worked effectively with other members of the Standards Board
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Acted as a mediator to handle issues; worked one-on-one with members to work out problems
Foxborough Public Schools
Staff Senate Assistant Representative Fall 2014-Spring 2015
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Communicated with other assistants and voiced their questions and concerns to the Senate
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Collaborated with Senate members to solve issues
Easton Public Schools
New Member Orientation Speaker Fall 2017-Spring 2020
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Yearly speaker at the new member orientation
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Welcomed new hires into our district as a fellow new teacher
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Shared insight and provided support to new colleagues
Interview Search Committees Fall 2017-Spring 2021
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Served as the Classroom Teacher Representative on various interview/hiring committees
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Job hires included 3 Learning Specialists and the Principal of the Richardson Olmsted School
ELA, Math and Science Grade Level Teams Fall 2016-Present
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Worked with colleagues to develop new UbDs to update curriculum
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Foxborough Public Schools
Interview Search Committee January 2025
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Served as the Classroom Teacher Representative on interview/hiring committee for a Classroom Teaching Position within the Ahern
Grade 6 Math/Science Student Based Report Card Representative 2024- 2025
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Worked with colleagues to create a Grade 6 Standards Based Report Card
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Presented the Report Card to the Foxborough Scho0l Committee for approval for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year