Experience

River Valley Charter School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Johnson Elementary School

• Nahant, Massachusetts, United States

• First Grade Teacher

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  ● Developed and taught lessons for first grade math, reading, phonics, writing, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning ● Utilized Everyday Math, Math Centers, Fundations, Fountas and Pinnell Classroom, and Mystery Science, incorporating multiple approaches, resources, and modalities ● Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques to create a tight-knit classroom community with clear expectations for students and open communication about student issues ● Emphasized hands-on, student-centered learning through explorations, games, and learning centers that engaged students’ curiosity and required them to work cooperatively ● Collaborated with other teachers, special educators, counselor, occupational therapist and speech-language pathologists to prepare every child for success in first grade and beyond ● Implemented technology such as Class Dojo, Raz-Kids, IXL, Zoom, and Google Classroom for planning, parent outreach, instruction, and assessment, within the classroom and remotely during an unexpected school shutdown which lasted a whole trimester Show less



Lakeshore Learning Materials

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  Provided customer service to parents and teachers, targeting their specific learning needs ● Studied a wide range of teaching materials and applied my knowledge of teaching in order to offer the most helpful advice to parents and teachers ● Led children of all ages in art activities designed to encourage engagement in learning ● Maintained orderly and organized sales displays while interacting with customers Provided customer service to parents and teachers, targeting their specific learning needs ● Studied a wide range of teaching materials and applied my knowledge of teaching in order to offer the most helpful advice to parents and teachers ● Led children of all ages in art activities designed to encourage engagement in learning ● Maintained orderly and organized sales displays while interacting with customers



YMCA of the North Shore

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Camp Behavior Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018



Francis Scott Key Elementary School

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Developed and implemented lessons for fifth grade ELA, including novel studies, research projects, vocabulary through Greek and Latin roots, essay writing, and standardized test preparation ● Planned and taught a daily math intervention lesson to a small group of students identified as needing to solidify their skills; developed games and challenges to keep math instruction exciting ● Fostered classroom community through 4 R’s social/emotional lessons and weekly class meetings ● Collaborated with general and special education teachers in weekly LEAP (​LEarning together to Advance our Practice​) meetings to analyze assessment data and plan for instruction ● Evaluated student work on formative and summative assessments and provided continuous detailed feedback to students and parents ● Differentiated learning activities to students with a variety of cultural backgrounds and ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with special needs Show less



Browne Education Campus

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Practicum Student

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Taught English Language Arts and Mathematics lessons in whole class and small group settings, using Fundations, Lexia, Guided Reading, I-Ready and Eureka resources ● Provided one-on-one support to struggling students to promote development of phonemic awareness vocabulary, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing skills ● Utilized Responsive Classroom principles and practices to promote an organized and engaging learning environment Taught English Language Arts and Mathematics lessons in whole class and small group settings, using Fundations, Lexia, Guided Reading, I-Ready and Eureka resources ● Provided one-on-one support to struggling students to promote development of phonemic awareness vocabulary, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing skills ● Utilized Responsive Classroom principles and practices to promote an organized and engaging learning environment



Jumpstart

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Corps Member

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  Served 300 hours over the course of an academic year while maintaining a full college course load ● Participated as an AmeriCorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success ● Implemented pre-K curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing ​relationships with 22 partner children, and increased adult support in the learning environment ● Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families Show less