Experience

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  Malden Public Schools

  • ELL Teacher

    • Aug 2015 - Present

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  Lynn Public Schools

  • Grade 4 SEI Teacher

    • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

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  Gentle Giant Moving Co.

  • Senior Sales Consultant

    • Apr 2000 - Aug 2014

    Led and participated in over 200 hours of personal and career training seminars and activities. Advanced from positions of receptionist through to senior sales consultant at appropriate pace through means of recognition, field training, and education.Analyzed company and clientele need during volatile real estate market and created new sales methods maximizing company resources and increasing profits.Built and maintained very strong personnel and clientele relationships through use of clear, effective communication and teamwork attitude.

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  Somerville Public Schools

  • ELL Tutor

    • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

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  Everybody Wins! Metro Boston

  • Reading Mentor

    • Sep 2008 - May 2012

    Everybody Wins! Metro Boston Reading MentorInstilled confidence in students through my role as a personal mentor and friend, through weekly visits and reading sessions.Firmly believed in and subscribed to company philosophy of read-alouds to students, therefore volunteering and advocating often.Guided students in choosing the appropriate level of reading and listening texts and also encouraged genre diversity.Supplied feedback to principals, teachers, and program coordinators, giving tangible evidence for student assessments throughout the year.

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  Lowell Elementary School

  • Student Teacher Intern

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

    Collaborated with lead teacher, instructional aides, and reading specialist to create lessons and assessments based on IEPs.Organized class lessons using different means of differentiated instruction such as math manipulatives, multi-media/technology, tiered activities, and role play.Aligned each lesson with school and state standards, along with fresh ideas from current educational courses to draw energy and enthusiasm from students and teachers, alike.Addressed individual students’ needs and learning disabilities with one on one guidance, tutoring, and emotional support.

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  Everybody Wins! Metro Boston

  • Reading Mentor

    • Sep 2003 - May 2008

    Everybody Wins! Metro Boston Reading MentorInstilled confidence in students through my role as a personal mentor and friend, through weekly visits and reading sessions.Firmly believed in and subscribed to company philosophy of read-alouds to students, therefore volunteering and advocating often.Guided students in choosing the appropriate level of reading and listening texts and also encouraged genre diversity.Supplied feedback to principals, teachers, and program coordinators, giving tangible evidence for student assessments throughout the year.