Grade Four Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Present

Grade 6 Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Present

• Analyzed data from STAR reading tests to progress monitor individual students and plan for small group instruction • Utilized various formative assessments, such as vocabulary quizzes, fluency exercises, and comprehension exercises to gather on-the-spot data before beginning a lesson in small group • Supplemented textbook instruction in Science with hands-on demonstrations, guided note-taking in Interactive Student Notebooks, and digital media • Explicitly taught how to take notes from a textbook in order to prepare students for middle school • Prepared students for the Aspire test by teaching testing strategies, teaching Aspire vocabulary words, and teaching 4 Greek or Latin root words per week • Guided students through the process of submitting Science Fair Projects, from school-wide to State Competition, resulting in several awards in each category as well as special awards • Supervised a weekly Recreational Chess Club Show less

ESL Teacher

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

Collaborated with classroom teacher to support first graders during Writer’s Workshop Taught vocabulary and grammar lessons to assist students in revising their writing Maintained flexible guided reading groups for ELL students with a focus on increasing fluency and learning language structures and vocabulary Utilized ESL strategies to make literacy lessons accessible to students at the beginning stages of language acquisition by using realia and providing word banks and checklists Collaborated with classroom teacher to support first graders during Writer’s Workshop Taught vocabulary and grammar lessons to assist students in revising their writing Maintained flexible guided reading groups for ELL students with a focus on increasing fluency and learning language structures and vocabulary Utilized ESL strategies to make literacy lessons accessible to students at the beginning stages of language acquisition by using realia and providing word banks and checklists

Advanced Work Class Teacher

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

-Collaborated with members of the ILT to write and oversee implementation of Whole School Improvement Plan, resulting in the meeting of AYP goals for SY2009-2010 -Increased rigor of curriculum for students admitted to Boston's AWC program, resulting in accelerated student achievement and increased rates of admission to Latin schools. -Created a healthy and respectful classroom community using Responsive Classroom approach, including Morning Meeting, logical consequences and a student-centered classroom Show less

Grade 4 Teacher

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

Analyzed MCAS data to create differentiated MCAS prep program for ELA and Math, resulting in a steady increase in MCAS scored since 2004 ELA: percent of students at or above Proficient increased by 14% in 2008 Math: percent of students at or above Proficient increased by nearly 20% in 2008 Provided data-driven interventions for Readers’ Workshop, resulting in a 60% increase of students performing at grade level on Harcourt end of unit tests Collaborated with special education teacher to team-teach Writers’ Workshop with grade 4 LAB students Adapted TERC activities for advanced and struggling students Integrated science content into Reader’s Workshop using an inquiry based project, in close collaboration with the Science specialist Leadership Positions Recipient of Sontag Prize in Urban Education Designed and vetted curriculum materials for use in Boston Center for Teacher Leadership’s course in Using Data Organized faculty, families and students to prepare a Cultural Feast, strengthening school, family and community connections Supervised fundraising efforts for an AYP Gala, resulting in donations of food, venue and merchandise for a silent auction Show less