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LaurieLee W.
Private tutor in Natick, MA
Education
Masters of Education at Lesley University in Cambridge MA
Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher and Math Teacher for Grades 4-6 St. John School | Wellesley, MA | August 2013 – present Designed and implemented core lessons for sixth grade and math lessons for grades 4, 5 & 6. Initiated and directed the Community Service Program for fourth, fifth and sixth graders. First Grade Teacher St. John School | Wellesley, MA | August 2006 – June 2013 Created and taught all primary subjects through differentiated instruction. Directed & managed the Afterschool Program, as well as Standardized Testing for the entire school. Second Grade Inclusive Special Education Assistant and Student Teacher Mitchell Elementary School | Needham, MA | August 2005 – June 2006 Assisted the second grade teacher with whole class assignments and small group lessons. Created center-based learning for students on IEPs and attended all parent meetings for assigned children. Preschool and Children’s Theatre Teacher Chestnut Children’s Center | Needham, MA | August 2004 – June 2005 Developed hands-on learning centers and taught small group lessons to a variety of age groups. Directed the kindergarten class, incorporating movement, voice & dance in the Extended Day Program. Second Grade Teacher Our Lady of Mount Carmel School | Bristol, RI | August 2003 – June 2004 Provided curriculum for second graders with hands-on lessons through differential instruction. Organized and directed several school plays and musicals in the Afterschool Theater Program. Dance, Theatre & Cheerleading Instructor for Preschool to Grade 5 All Saints Academy | Middletown, RI | Summer 2003 Designed the Summer Camp Program, implementing the fundamentals of dance, theatre, and cheerleading. Instructed & led the eighth grade Youth Group serving as assistants to the preschool to fifth grade program. Fifth Grade Teacher Cluny School | Newport, RI | August 2002 – June 2003 Created educational lessons and engaging projects for all fifth grade subjects. Fostered regular and open communication with students’ parents and families, assisting with retention goals. First Grade Teacher Cluny School | Newport, RI | August 2001 – June 2002 Coordinated and implemented a new and expanding first grade curriculum. Developed a school-wide Multicultural Celebration & Talent Show in collaboration with the Spanish teacher. Teacher’s Aide & Teaching Assistant Newport County School Department | August 1992 – June 2001 Teaching Assistant for Grade 1 & Grade 1 Special Needs at Sheffield School – Newport, RI Substitute Teacher’s Aide for Special Needs students – Various towns Teacher’s Aide for Grades 6-7 at Tiverton Middle School – Tiverton, RI Assistant Theatre Teacher for Grades 6-12 at Rocky Hill Academy – East Greenwich, RI Teacher’s Aide for Special Needs at Elmhurst Elementary School, Hathaway Elementary School, and Portsmouth Middle School – Portsmouth, RI and Rogers High School – Newport, RI ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE CPR and First Aid Certified Proficient with both Mac & Windows, Microsoft Office, SMART Boards and other PC applications Competent with Special Needs and development of Individual Education Programs(IEPs) Extensive Theatre background in choreography, acting, directing, costume design
Subject Expertise
1st Grade, 1st Grade math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade math, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade, 4th Grade math, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade, 5th Grade math, 6th Grade