Experience

South Elementary School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioral Therapist

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Bridgewater State University Childrens Center

• Lead Teacher, Curriculum

  • May 2014 - Oct 2017

  Lead Teacher for curriculum. Lead Teacher for curriculum.



Needham Childrens Center

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher, Pre-K class

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014



The Meeting House School

• Lead Teacher, Pre-K class / Science Curriculum and Enrichment Lead

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2013

  Lead Teacher, Pre-K class/Science Curriculum and Enrichment LeadWorking as a lead teacher as part of a team, planned daily curriculum according to guidelines in the state standards as well as in high scope key experiences. Observed and evaluated children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Prepared written evaluations and met with parents/guardians to discuss their child’s progress and needs. Worked in a partnership with parents to develop strategies to meet their child’s goals. Led group meetings, stories, music and other activities. Solely responsible for developing centers science curriculum. Created lessons and teacher resources used to teach science and discovery as well as other special enrichment activities in puppetry and art.



Dean College Children's Center

• United States

• Volunteer / Substitute Teacher / Enrichment Project Lead

  • Sep 2002 - May 2013

  Starting as a volunteer, became involved with Dean when my son attended this NAEYC accredited lab school. Worked with all classes and age levels gaining enormous benefit from the schools dual role as a teacher training facility. Quickly became a substitute teacher/assistant as well as a volunteer. Gained expertise with the High Scope curriculum model as well as facilitation of peer to peer problem solving skills. Over the years have assisted in all areas of the school and in all teacher functions. Skilled at developing science curriculum and creating unique resources for teaching science topics to preschoolers. In more recent years have created and led specialized enrichment projects such as volcano experiments, shadow puppetry, needle craft, famous artist techniques and making recycled paper.



Ocean Spray Cranberries

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pytopathologist / Techincal Support / Agricultural Consultant

  • 1993 - 2006

  Led and developed team and independent research projects to ensure and improve fruit quality. Analyzed results of experiments, performed statistics on data, wrote reports. Prepared educational materials and conducted workshops for growers. Led building tours showcasing our scientific research for new employees and local school children. Supervised and provided technical training. Provided technical support for department’s specialized computer applications and hardware including creating reference manuals. Prepared yearly report and data analysis for Middleboro manufacturing facility of the plant pathogenic fungi infecting Massachusetts fresh cranberry fruit. In collaboration with other researchers, designed and led multiple projects to predict fresh fruit quality and quantity.