5th Grade Special Education Teacher

• Jul 2023 - Present

7th Grade Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

- Explicitly taught and ran the decoding program for middle school students with decoding goals as the Decoding Specialist. Used the program Read Live Naturally. - Planned lessons and provided direct instruction for classroom, small-group and individual settings. - Co-developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students. - Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction and curricula… Show more - Explicitly taught and ran the decoding program for middle school students with decoding goals as the Decoding Specialist. Used the program Read Live Naturally. - Planned lessons and provided direct instruction for classroom, small-group and individual settings. - Co-developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students. - Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction and curricula modifications. - Consulted with school faculty and administration to support students in integrated settings. - Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to constructively address student, staff and parent concerns. - Created materials and organized classroom environment to maximize student independence during work periods and transitions. - Communicated openly with guardians about student successes, concerns and needs. - Evaluated student work to identify learning gaps, monitor effort and give written feedback. - Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation. - Administered and interpreted formal and informal educational assessments and prepared written evaluation reports - Collaborated with testing specialists and social workers regarding IEP development and modification.

Extended School Year Teacher

• Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

I taught the Extended School Year (ESY) to middle school students (grades 6 - 8) on IEPs, working on their IEP goals across all goal areas (i.e. Mathematics, Reading, Writing, ELA, Academic Skills, Executive Functioning, Self-Regulation, etc.).

6th Grade Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

- Served on IEP Team and worked with administrative staff to implement classroom support to foster IEP goal achievement. - Created warm and welcoming learning environment to support academic, social and emotional development. - Modeled strength of character and inclusive mindset to enhance student minds, bolster morale and foster intellectual curiosity. - Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction and curricula modifications. -… Show more - Served on IEP Team and worked with administrative staff to implement classroom support to foster IEP goal achievement. - Created warm and welcoming learning environment to support academic, social and emotional development. - Modeled strength of character and inclusive mindset to enhance student minds, bolster morale and foster intellectual curiosity. - Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction and curricula modifications. - Co-developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students. - Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation. - Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to constructively address student, staff and parent concerns. - Evaluated student work to identify learning gaps, monitor effort and give written feedback. - Modeled socially acceptable behavior, leveraging knowledge of behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

6th Grade Science Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

I taught 6th-grade science for two full school years. The curriculum units we learned throughout the school year were: Earth’s Place in the Universe and Earth’s Solar Systems; Earth’s Systems and Biological Evolution; From Molecules to Organisms; Matter and its Interactions; Motion and Stability; and Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer. The curriculum I created covered all Massachusetts standards set forth by the Department of Education. - Developed… Show more I taught 6th-grade science for two full school years. The curriculum units we learned throughout the school year were: Earth’s Place in the Universe and Earth’s Solar Systems; Earth’s Systems and Biological Evolution; From Molecules to Organisms; Matter and its Interactions; Motion and Stability; and Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer. The curriculum I created covered all Massachusetts standards set forth by the Department of Education. - Developed lectures to cultivate intellectual curiosity surrounding biological science, environmental concerns and real-world concepts. - Oversaw laboratory operations, facilitating supply requisitions and equipment calibration. - Helped students understand application of scientific principles with use of experiments and lab activities. - Presented subject matter in full compliance with state and local district guidelines. - Assessed student progress via routine quizzes, exams and mandated tests. - Encouraged student enthusiasm and development of good study habits for life-long learning. - Incorporated multimedia approaches and diverse instructional techniques to promote student learning. - Evaluated and modified instructional plans to meet needs of students with different ability levels. - Gave students ample opportunities for learning and exploration with balanced program of instruction. - Established and communicated clear lesson, unit and project objectives to students. - Backed up classroom work by engaging parents and developing solid support networks.

STEM Summer School Teacher

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

I taught a 4-week summer school program, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topics. We followed all COVID-19 safety regulations. I had complete control of the curriculum makeup of the summer class I taught. I worked with students from grades 6 - 10.

Summer School Teacher

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

I helped run the STEM classes of a 3-week summer school, following COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. I ran two classes during this summer school program: an in-person class and an online/remote class.

Preschool Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

I taught a bi-monthly preschool class at the Temple Beth David of the South Shore, for children ages 2-5 years old and their parents, if they wished to join us for the day. I had complete control of the curriculum make up when in charge of the class. I taught a bi-monthly preschool class at the Temple Beth David of the South Shore, for children ages 2-5 years old and their parents, if they wished to join us for the day. I had complete control of the curriculum make up when in charge of the class.

Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior Therapist

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

As an ABA Behavior Technician, I worked with clients and their families to utilize their custom treatment plan in a one-on-one setting as we work on communication, academic, social and behavioral skills depending on the client’s needs and issues. - Used shaping and chaining procedures, discrete trial training, and incidence teaching during therapy. - Helped patients develop self-help skills for daily living. - Contributed knowledge and abilities toward success of parent team… Show more As an ABA Behavior Technician, I worked with clients and their families to utilize their custom treatment plan in a one-on-one setting as we work on communication, academic, social and behavioral skills depending on the client’s needs and issues. - Used shaping and chaining procedures, discrete trial training, and incidence teaching during therapy. - Helped patients develop self-help skills for daily living. - Contributed knowledge and abilities toward success of parent team meetings, therapist meetings and patient assessments. - Maintained daily data collection with updated graphs and sheets. - Implemented skill-building programming and maintenance strategies as prescribed by the treatment team. - Engaged children in interactive and meaningful play during downtime. Show less As an ABA Behavior Technician, I worked with clients and their families to utilize their custom treatment plan in a one-on-one setting as we work on communication, academic, social and behavioral skills depending on the client’s needs and issues. - Used shaping and chaining procedures, discrete trial training, and incidence teaching during therapy. - Helped patients develop self-help skills for daily living. - Contributed knowledge and abilities toward success of parent team… Show more As an ABA Behavior Technician, I worked with clients and their families to utilize their custom treatment plan in a one-on-one setting as we work on communication, academic, social and behavioral skills depending on the client’s needs and issues. - Used shaping and chaining procedures, discrete trial training, and incidence teaching during therapy. - Helped patients develop self-help skills for daily living. - Contributed knowledge and abilities toward success of parent team meetings, therapist meetings and patient assessments. - Maintained daily data collection with updated graphs and sheets. - Implemented skill-building programming and maintenance strategies as prescribed by the treatment team. - Engaged children in interactive and meaningful play during downtime. Show less

Academic Support Center Paraprofessional

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

As a paraprofessional, I worked with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade throughout my work day. I worked primarily on English Language Arts and Mathematics. I also supported students both in and out of the classroom, depending on their individual needs. - Helped supervising teacher manage the classroom and implement lesson plans. - Boosted student learning by carrying out planned lessons and activities. - Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials and helping… Show more As a paraprofessional, I worked with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade throughout my work day. I worked primarily on English Language Arts and Mathematics. I also supported students both in and out of the classroom, depending on their individual needs. - Helped supervising teacher manage the classroom and implement lesson plans. - Boosted student learning by carrying out planned lessons and activities. - Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials and helping with specific problems. - Built positive relationships with parents, administrators, and teaching staff. - Supported special education student needs with one-on-one care, alternative testing, and group assistance. - Participated in professional development and training to boost skills. Show less As a paraprofessional, I worked with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade throughout my work day. I worked primarily on English Language Arts and Mathematics. I also supported students both in and out of the classroom, depending on their individual needs. - Helped supervising teacher manage the classroom and implement lesson plans. - Boosted student learning by carrying out planned lessons and activities. - Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials and helping… Show more As a paraprofessional, I worked with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade throughout my work day. I worked primarily on English Language Arts and Mathematics. I also supported students both in and out of the classroom, depending on their individual needs. - Helped supervising teacher manage the classroom and implement lesson plans. - Boosted student learning by carrying out planned lessons and activities. - Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials and helping with specific problems. - Built positive relationships with parents, administrators, and teaching staff. - Supported special education student needs with one-on-one care, alternative testing, and group assistance. - Participated in professional development and training to boost skills. Show less

Sales Associate

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2019

I worked as a sale’s associate for Tilly’s, a retail store in the local mall. I did whatever I could to help customers with finding the items they want and completing their purchases. I worked as a cashier, spending a lot of my time in the store ringing customers out as efficiently as I could. I also helped keep the store clean and presentable. I worked as a sale’s associate for Tilly’s, a retail store in the local mall. I did whatever I could to help customers with finding the items they want and completing their purchases. I worked as a cashier, spending a lot of my time in the store ringing customers out as efficiently as I could. I also helped keep the store clean and presentable.

Caregiver

• May 2017 - Jan 2018

As a CAREGiver with Home Instead, I provided companionship and conversation, assistance with meal preparations, and appointment and medication reminders. I ran errands, performed light housekeeping tasks (i.e. dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, etc.) and I also cleaned and ironed laundry. As a CAREGiver with Home Instead, I provided companionship and conversation, assistance with meal preparations, and appointment and medication reminders. I ran errands, performed light housekeeping tasks (i.e. dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, etc.) and I also cleaned and ironed laundry.

Internship

• Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

I worked as an virtual intern for the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance by helping with emails, transcribing voicemails, helping with projects when needed, and anything else that I was qualified to help with and do. I worked as an virtual intern for the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance by helping with emails, transcribing voicemails, helping with projects when needed, and anything else that I was qualified to help with and do.

Internship

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

I worked as an intern for the Children’s Museum in Easton in the maker’s space. I helped create arts and crafts project for kids of all ages to make and enjoy. I also tried to engage the children in the museum in what is going on that week in contrast with the theme (ex: nature week, fun with paint, shapes, etc.). I also helped out with the “drop in days” the museum held, where we had themed events take place that featured art projects, fun and educational activities, special performances, and… Show more I worked as an intern for the Children’s Museum in Easton in the maker’s space. I helped create arts and crafts project for kids of all ages to make and enjoy. I also tried to engage the children in the museum in what is going on that week in contrast with the theme (ex: nature week, fun with paint, shapes, etc.). I also helped out with the “drop in days” the museum held, where we had themed events take place that featured art projects, fun and educational activities, special performances, and much more. Show less I worked as an intern for the Children’s Museum in Easton in the maker’s space. I helped create arts and crafts project for kids of all ages to make and enjoy. I also tried to engage the children in the museum in what is going on that week in contrast with the theme (ex: nature week, fun with paint, shapes, etc.). I also helped out with the “drop in days” the museum held, where we had themed events take place that featured art projects, fun and educational activities, special performances, and… Show more I worked as an intern for the Children’s Museum in Easton in the maker’s space. I helped create arts and crafts project for kids of all ages to make and enjoy. I also tried to engage the children in the museum in what is going on that week in contrast with the theme (ex: nature week, fun with paint, shapes, etc.). I also helped out with the “drop in days” the museum held, where we had themed events take place that featured art projects, fun and educational activities, special performances, and much more. Show less

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

I worked as a camp counselor for 3 summers, June - August. As a camp counselor I was in charge of children from ages 4-8 from 7:00am - 4:30pm. At camp we played sports, had swim lessons, took part in arts and crafts, completed ropes courses and obstacles, did archery and many more exciting and fun activities. I worked as a camp counselor for 3 summers, June - August. As a camp counselor I was in charge of children from ages 4-8 from 7:00am - 4:30pm. At camp we played sports, had swim lessons, took part in arts and crafts, completed ropes courses and obstacles, did archery and many more exciting and fun activities.

Cashier

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

I worked the front of the restaurant and the drive thru. I took orders from customers, managed the money in my register, made small parts of meals and sides (i.e. chili and potatoes), cleaned dishes, prepared ingredients, and cleaned the restaurant. I worked the front of the restaurant and the drive thru. I took orders from customers, managed the money in my register, made small parts of meals and sides (i.e. chili and potatoes), cleaned dishes, prepared ingredients, and cleaned the restaurant.