Early Learning and Safe and Supportive Schools Specialist

• Nov 2014 - Present

*Commissioner of Education’s designee to the Commission for Childhood Vision and Eye Health *Coordinate Safe and Supportive Schools Grants including development, awarding, grants management, and planning and implementing professional development, networking, and webinar opportunities for grantees and others *Writing and editing policy and guidance documents *Work with schools and districts to improve the delivery of high quality early learning opportunities that create a continuum of learning from birth through grade three. *Provide guidance and coordination around policies and issues that relate to pre-kindergarten to grade three alignment initiatives. *Work to create policy and guidance for improving students' social and emotional competencies Show less

Kindergarten SEI Teacher

• 2013 - 2014

*Successfully implemented Framingham Public School curriculums including Lucy Calkins Writing, Think Math, and Open Circle. *Used Teaching Strategies Gold to document and assess students’ development throughout the school year. Completed 12 hours of online training for the program. *Worked collaboratively with kindergarten team and International Baccalaureate coordinator to write and develop kindergarten IB units for 2014-2015. *Administered the ACCESS test and school wide coordinator to schedule and administer the test. *Provided two trainings and multiple support sessions to teachers on using Google Docs and other technologies. *Collaborated with school nurse to develop and implement classroom movement breaks and teach healthy eating. *Participated in a parents’ information night about the new STEAM initiative. *Planned and implemented curriculums for after school enrichment clubs for grades 2-5 in international cooking, international crafts, and science and engineering. Show less

First Grade Classroom Teacher

• 2012 - 2013

*Successfully implemented Cambridge Public School curriculums, including Math Investigations, Lucy Calkins Writing, the Great Body Shop, and Guided Reading based on Fountas and Pinnell. *Implemented benchmarked assessments for guided reading and math lesson planning and development. *Worked collaboratively with administration and behavior specialist to design and implement individual behavior plans. *Active participant in Lesley University Technology Partnership to integrate iPads and SMART Boards into daily activities. *Member of the Climate and Culture Leadership Team to develop and implement a school-wide positive behavior intervention system. *Organized age appropriate field trips. *Assisted with school-wide Math Carnival and Technology Carnival. Show less

K1 Classroom Teacher

• 2007 - 2012

* Successfully implement educational philosophy to ensure positive outcomes for all students. * Work collaboratively with Unified Student Services to proactively identify and implement corrective strategies. * Up to 50% of students are English Language Learners (ELL). * Curriculums implemented included Big Math for Little Kids and Harcourt Pre-K Curriculum. * Supplemented requirements with creative, age-appropriate projects, hands-on activities, and stories. * Provide multiple daily opportunities to interact with books using traditional media as well as technology. * Communicate with parents through newsletters, blog, daily communication folders, individual phone and emails, biannual conferences, ad hoc conferences, open houses, and family events. * Organized and coordinated field trips for class and Kinder House. * Mentored paraprofessional and encouraged autonomy and freedom to assist in curriculum development and implementation, resulting in her professional recognition as an outstanding paraprofessional. * Advised Chinese Language Instructor on modifications to curriculum and teaching techniques to meet age and cultural requirements for K1 students. * Technology leadership team representative for K1. Developed, implemented, and shared new technologies with K1 staff. * Kinder House representative to school-wide Quality of Life Committee. * Developed implementation strategy for Open Circle curriculum for K1. * Sheltered English Immersion certification: Modified lessons and teaching strategies to meet the needs of English language learners. Qualified to conduct state assessment requirements. * Museum Institute for Teaching Science (MITS): Selected to represent school at workshop. Provided professional development seminar for Kinder House staff. Integrated science into weekly lessons. * Applied and received three Donors Choose grants (We Like to Move it Move it; Budding Architects; Once Upon a Time in Kindergarten). Show less

Enrichment Teacher and Swim Instructor

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

* Developed and provided science enrichment course for 4 to 6-year old. * Modified swim lessons to accommodate students with disabilities. * Trained junior instructors in behavior management techniques and lesson planning. * Developed and provided science enrichment course for 4 to 6-year old. * Modified swim lessons to accommodate students with disabilities. * Trained junior instructors in behavior management techniques and lesson planning.

Lead Teacher

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

Planned a child centered curriculum based on Reggio Emilia philosophy. Preschool lead teacher. Planned a child centered curriculum based on Reggio Emilia philosophy. Preschool lead teacher.

Substitute Teacher grades K and 2

• Sep 2005 - May 2006

Cluster Leader

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

Planned activities and managed supplies for K-2 grade groups at summer camp. Scheduled, managed, and trained staff in cluster. Planned activities and managed supplies for K-2 grade groups at summer camp. Scheduled, managed, and trained staff in cluster.

ABA Therapist

• Sep 2003 - Dec 2004

Provided ABA therapy. Collected data and along with parents and lead therapist, developed and implemented ABA plan. Provided ABA therapy. Collected data and along with parents and lead therapist, developed and implemented ABA plan.