EDUCATION Boston College, Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA Bachelor of Arts Degree: Elementary Education May 2011 Mathematics/Computer Science GPA: 3.8, cum laude Minor: Special Education
LICENSURE New Jersey Standard Certificate, K-5 Massachusetts Initial License, 1-6 Monmouth County Substitute Certification
TEACHING EXPERIENCE General Education Teacher-5 th Grade Wall Township, NJ Old Mill Elementary School Sept. 2011-present Committees Served Data Team (2012-present) Teacher Website Pilot (2013-2014) Spanish Committee (2014-present)
Substitute Teacher Little Silver, NJ Little Silver Public Schools March 2011- June 2011
Mason Rice Elementary Newton, MA Fifth Grade Full Practicum Student Teacher Sept. 2010 - Dec. 2010 Differentiated class work, homework, and instruction for a diverse range of learners including English Language Learners and students on IEPs and 504s. Designed and implemented math lessons with an emphasis on encouraging students to build a strong foundation, explore the topics, and enjoy math. Designed and implemented science weather unit based in scientific inquiry process. Evaluated, adapted, and created assessments that students and teachers could learn from. Collaborated with the fifth grade team and specialists to plan and implement meaningful lessons, inside and outside of the classroom, that mey MA Curriculum Frameworks. Took part in grade wide events including assemblies and field trips Assumed full responsibility of the classroom for two weeks.
St. Columbkilles Brighton, MA Second Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher Sept. 2009 - Dec. 2009
Gardner School Boston, MA After School Science Teacher- Grade 2 Sept. 2009 - Dec. 2009 Collaborated with other teachers to create a meaningful curriculum to complement in-school science instruction and meet the MA curriculum frameworks. Planned and executed an interactive weather unit with small group.
Beethoven School Boston, MA Fourth Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher Jan. 2009 - May 2009
Beal Early Childhood Center Shrewsbury, MA Externship, Principal Shadow January 2009
Baker School Chestnut Hill, MA Third Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher Sept. 2008 Dec. 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE Boston College Bureau of Conferences 2008-2011 Administrative Assistant Processed and organized reservations for campus spaces Assisted event coordinators with planning and organizational tasks Coordinated with various staff for operational support activities; served as a liaison between departments and event coordinators Provided administrative/secretarial support for office such as answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving a range of administrative problems and inquiries. Operated desktop computer to compose and edit correspondence and memoranda
Private Tutor 2010-present
ACTIVITIES/SKILLS Participant/Videocoder in Teacher Development Study Sept. 2010 - Dec. 2010 Evaluated one of my mathematics lessons and lessons of my group mates using the Mathematical Quality of Instruction Videocoding Protocol (e.g., looking at precision of mathematical language, level of task cognitive demand, presence of student explanation) Discussed my assessments in facilitated group sessions Worked to notice salient features of quality math teaching practice and to improve my own teaching
Proficient with Interactive Whiteboard Technologies Integrated Smart Technologies interactive white board software into lesson plans during Full Practicum placement. Designed and executed interactive lessons in several subject areas, including math, science, Social Studies. Used interactive whiteboard for lessons during subbing placement.
Ultimate Frisbee Boston College Womens Club, 2008-2011