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Pratt
Hepratt3@gmail.com Cell: (207) 216-0483
26 Chase Road Thompson, CT 06277
EDUCATION:
University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, ME
Secondary Teacher Certification Coursework
HONORS
American Association of University Women Prize, Colby College Founders Prize, and Colby Library Book Prize.
LANGUAGES:
Intermediate Spanish.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Faculty and Dorm Parent at Marianapolis Preparatory School, Thompson, CT
Aug 2012-Present
Teaches 4 sections of English II (sophomore-level English classes), including 1 section of Honors English II. Also
teaches 1 section of Honors American Literature, a junior-level English course. Has experience teaching senior-level
English courses.
Works as a dorm parents, supervising a dorm of 20 girls for one night each week and one weekend each month.
Advises a group of 9 high school freshmen, helping the group adapt to high school by assisting them in their
development of time-management strategies and study skills.
Served as an advisor to The Writing Center, an organization of students who help their peers during the writing
process.
Serves on a school committee dedicated to educating faculty, staff, and students about multiculturalism.
English Faculty for the Marianapolis Summer Online Learning Program, Thompson CT
July 2014-August 2015
Taught 2 sections of online English courses and 2 online book clubs.
Developed the curriculum for the Charlottes Web online book club, the most popular book club at Marianpolis.
Devised and implemented virtual methods of creating and maintaining a classroom community.
Writing Center Tutor at Brandeis University Writing Center, Waltham, MA
Sept 2011-May 2012
Met individually with undergraduate and graduate students to discuss paper topics, thesis statements, grammar,
and ways they could improve their essays and strengthen their writing skills.
English Tutor at Brandeis University Transitional Year Program, Waltham, MA
Sept 2011-May 2012
Individually met with 10 students every week and tutored them in writing and reading, particularly in the mechanics
of writing and the analysis of literature.
Assisted students in transitioning to college by listening, discussing issues, and connecting to campus resources.
Offered extra help to students by holding at least one hour of office hours per week.
English Teacher and Dorm Parent at Tabor Academy Summer Program, Marion, MA
June 2011-August 2011
Wrote curriculum for courses, Grasping Grammar and The Magazine. Co-Taught Creative Writing.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to serve the needs of English language learners.
Developed classroom management skills while teaching classes of 4-16 students.
Outlined my academic and behavioral expectations and handled disciplinary issues in the classroom.
Organized weekly dorm events for 15 thirteen and fourteen year old girls and fostered a community by holding
weekly dorm meetings and interacting with the girls on a daily basis.
Dealt with resident concerns, including health issues, homesickness, roommate problems, etc.
Mentor at Hardy Girls Healthy Women, Waterville, ME
Mentored a group of 8 sixth-grade girls for one hour each week.
Educated girls on issues of body image, sexuality, and relationships.
Provided needed support for at-risk youth.
Encourages students to learn about social concerns like homelessness, poverty, and hunger by taking them to
volunteer at various soup kitchens, after school programs, and shelters.
Supervises student volunteers at each site, making sure that they participate and perform their tasks to the best of
their ability.
Aug-2009-May 2011
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Yoga Instructor, Marianapolis Preparatory School, Thompson, CT
Coaches yoga after school to 30 students everyday for the fall and winter seasons.
High School Girls Basketball Coach, Next Level Basketball Camp, Waterville, ME
Taught fundamentals of the game, including proper shooting technique, dribbling mechanics, etc.
Developed defensive and offensive strategies for daily games.
Promoted camaraderie amongst the group by facilitating team-building activities.
Evaluated camper progress and provided written feedback upon completion of camp session.
Sept. 2012-Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leveraging the Gift of Failure CAIS Workshop (August 2015)
The New England New Teacher Conference (August 2012)