Amy R.
Private tutor in Boston, MA
Education
EDUCATION Lesley University Graduate School of Education – Cambridge, MA Master of Education, Secondary English February 2013 Colby College – Waterville, ME Bachelor of Arts, May 2009 Psychology Major, Human Development/Education Minor Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.61 Université de Provence Aix-Marseille 1 – Aix-en-Provence, France January-June 2008 Studied French language, history, and literature through the Wellesley-in-Aix Study Abroad Program
Experience
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE - Massachusetts Initial Licensure, English 8-12 January 2013 - Massachusetts Initial Licensure, English 5-8 April 2013 - Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Expected September 2015 TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND RELATED COURSEWORK Founding Seventh Grade English Teacher – Excel Academy Charter Schools, Chelsea, MA August 2013 – Present • Currently teach two seventh grade English Language Arts classes • Design and implement rigorous and engaging lesson plans for a diverse student body • Regularly provide each student with focused and individualized feedback • Utilize data to target subject specific skills • Accommodate and differentiate class materials, homework, and assessments for students with special needs • Critically reflect upon and seek feedback about lesson plans and execution • Collaborate regularly with seventh grade team teachers to best support each student • Meet weekly with learning specialist to best support students with IEPs • Work closely with network seventh grade English teachers to design unit plans and assessments • Modify lessons for English Language Learners • Attend IEP and 504 meetings • Serve as an advisor to ten seventh grade students Grade Level Content Chair – Excel Academy Charter Schools, Chelsea, MA August 2014 - Present • Organize and lead monthly meetings with seventh grade English teachers • Collaboratively create unit plans and unit assessments • Work closely with network department chair to develop unit goals and summative assessments • Serve as a liaison between seventh grade English teachers and network department chair • Lead collaborative brainstorms and planning sessions to push academic rigor Long-Term Substitute English Teacher – Arlington High School, Arlington, MA January 2013 – June 2013 • Taught four ninth grade English Language Arts classes and one twelfth grade World Literature class • Responsible for lesson planning, execution, and grading for all four classes • Developed creative and engaging lessons to meet the needs of all students • Regularly provided students with in-person and written feedback • Collaborated with fellow English teachers regarding best practices • Accommodated lessons and assignments for students with special needs • Modify lesson plans for English Language Learners Additional Graduate Courses: Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom; Cultures of the High School; Adolescent Development; Content Area Literacy; Teaching English in Grades 8-12; Equity and Achievement; Sheltered Content Instruction; Contemporary Perspectives in Special Education; Classroom Assessment for Middle and High School Teachers; Engaging High School Learners through Inquiry and Pro-social Management. ACTIVITIES Chorus Co-Director – Excel Academy Charter School, Chelsea, MA December 2014 – Present • Co-founded and currently co-direct Excel’s school chorus • Collaboratively plan and lead bi-weekly rehearsals • Organize performance events and school concerts “Let’s Get Loud” Girls’ Group Leader – Excel Academy Charter School, Chelsea, MA March 2014 – Present • Created club for a small group of very shy seventh grade girls • Meet weekly during lunch with students • Lead activities to build confidence and practice public speaking Colby Cares About Kids (CCAK) Mentor – Waterville, ME Fall 2005 - May 2009 • Mentored a local student weekly and provided reliable emotional support • Assisted with schoolwork, focusing primarily on reading and writing skills SKILLS Language: French – proficient Computer: Skilled with PCs and Macs, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Prezi.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends after 10AM
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Teaching and working with students is my passion, but, outside of school, I have a wide variety of interests! I am a very active person, so I love running, hiking, yoga, skiing, and being outside! I have an adorable dog who accompanies me on a lot of my outdoor adventures. I am a huge Boston sports fan (despite the rough year the Sox are having!), and I also love to read, write, bake cookies, and sing. I am trying to learn how to play the guitar (key word: "trying"). I hope to meet you and get to know you in person soon!
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