Kelle Shugrue 43 Willow Avenue Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 (781) 640-7748

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DIGITAL PORTFOLIO

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master of Arts in Educational Technology, 2014
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
Bachelor of Arts in English/Secondary Ed., 2000
Framingham State College, Framingham, MA
MA Educators Initial Certificate #366546, English 9-12
CPR, AED, & First Aid Certification, Medic First Aid International, Inc. (current)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Belmont High School
Belmont, MA
Long-term Substitute English Teacher
2014-2015
Instructs grade 10 (CP & Honors) content and skills in literature, composition, and communication
Implements transformative learning experiences through integration of ipad technology
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff to assess and promote
differentiated student learning
Facilitates two-way communication with students and parents via phone, email, and SMS
(remind.com)
Maintains comprehensive classroom web site and Google Classroom
Improves professional competence through participation in a Professional Learning Team,
professional reading, and peer observation
Natick High School
Natick, MA
English Teacher
2004-2008
Developed and implemented curricula for 5 courses totaling 128 students (grades 9 & 11 English
and Creative Writing elective)
Adapted lessons for three levels and multi-leveled classes
Facilitated communication between students, parents, and special education liaisons via email
updates and online grade book
Pioneered use of online rank book
Constructed and maintained comprehensive classroom web site, student wiki pages, and online
discussion board
Constructed and maintained English Department summer reading web pages
Developed and implemented interdisciplinary collaboration between creative writing and fine arts
Implemented Balanced Literacy pilot program in grade 9 college prep
Trained staff as English Department Technology Liaison
Coached the Ultimate Frisbee Club
Advised student newspaper

Kelle Shugrue 43 Willow Avenue Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 (781) 640-7748

Natick High School
Natick, MA
Longterm Substitute English Teacher
2003-2004
Developed and implemented curricula for grade 9 English (CP & Honors) & Creative Writing
elective
Nipmuc Regional Middle / High School
Upton, MA
English Teacher
2000-2001
Developed and implemented curricula for grade 9 English, grade 10 American Literature, Speech
& Debate
Analyzed MCAS data and implemented strategic methods to improve scores
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Somerville Community Schools
Somerville, MA
Healey After school Teacher
2009-2013
Developed and taught an after school STEAM program for students in grades K-6
Developed and taught art and athletic clubs for students grades K-2
Supervised two teachers and two student interns
Arthur D. Healey School
Somerville, MA
Enrichment Committee Chair
2008-2013
Researched and wrote grant proposals; vetted and scheduled enrichment programs and artists
Co-chaired two arts enrichment fundraisers, Young Artists in Action 2010 & 2012
Collaborated with teachers to develop projects & curricular connections to enrichment programs
Somerville Youth Soccer
Coach
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
New England Comic Arts in the Classroom, Lesley University 2012
Grant Writing 101, 2010
Arts Smart Enrichment Workshop, 2009
Approaching Walden Summer Seminar, Thoreau Institute 2008
Teachers as Scholars: Melville and Whitman, Harvard University 2007
Summer Curriculum Workshop: Vitamin P: A Daily Dose of Poetry, 2007
MTA Conference: Emerging Leaders Program, 2007
Teachers as Scholars: Hip Hop 101, Harvard University 2006
Summer Curriculum Workshop: Elective Courses for a New Millennium, 2006
Target Inclusion: Students-Standards-Strategies, 2006
Whats New in Young Adult Literature? Providence, RI, 2007
The Skillful Teacher, 2005
Teachers as Scholars: Homers Odyssey, Harvard University 2005
MTA Conference: New Teachers Program 2005
Approaches to Teaching Hamlet, Lesley University 2005
Technology Integration Summer Institute: Creating Web Quests 2001
MCAS Analysis Workshop 2001

2006-2014