STEPHANIE

ANNE CALLAHAN
21 Eaton Ave, Fl. 2, Woburn, MA 01801 | (508) 272-4216 | Stephanie.callahan21@gmail.com
http://www.stephanieannecallahan.com

CERTIFICATIONS
Initial license in Massachusetts for History, grades 5-8 and 8-12, July 2017 MEPID: 54486923
SEI Endorsement, May 2017 License: 487490
Passed the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure in History, August 2015
Passed the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure in Communication & Literacy, August 2015
Passed the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure in English, June 2017

EDUCATION
Boston University – Boston, MA
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Teaching, social studies 5-12; May 2017 2015-2017
Overall GPA 4.00
Providence College – Providence, RI
Master of Arts (M.A.) in American History; May 2014 2012-2014
Overall GPA 3.84
• Master’s thesis Do Traditional Models of Assimilation Still Apply?: Models of Assimilation Among Albanian
Americans of St. George Cathedral in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History; May 2011 2007-2011
Overall GPA 3.90; GPA in major 3.96

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
John Glenn Middle School, Bedford Public Schools – Bedford, MA 2016-Present
• Teach World Civilizations curriculum to two 7th grade sections of social studies, in an inclusion setting
• Design common social studies assignments and assessments as member of the 7th grade social studies team,
including modification of curriculum and assessments as necessary
• Log informal observations of student progress and behavior, provide opportunities for student reflection,
and use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, and secure for students, in which respect
for all student identities is shown
• Create an open channel for communication with parents, families, and the community through general
monthly newsletters and individualized e-mails regarding student progress or concerns
• Teach social studies content, note-taking skills, and writing skills for understanding and mastery; provide
students with practice and extension opportunities, as needed
• Organize instruction of World Civilizations curriculum around core learning objectives and the essential
question: What happens when cultures interact?
• Inform special educators, English language instructors, and other support staff of weekly agenda, including
relevant documents and presentations
• Update and adapt electronic record of 7th grade World Civilizations curriculum using Google Apps
• Participate on Equity and Diversity committee to promote and advance culturally competent teaching and
practices district-wide, as well as accordance with district mission statement
Prospect Fellow
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School – Somerville, MA 2014-2016
• Co-taught in special education cohorts on the 6th grade Humanities Team
• Led unit-planning and assessment design for 6th grade English and social studies units
• Implemented parallel teaching for Short Story Unit, Literature Circle Unit, and Create a Civilization Unit,
including design and execution of unit plans, assessments, and data collection
• Used weekly Collaborative Inquiry time to assess student mastery of English and social studies Common

Core standards and Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework
• Created and managed 6th grade social studies curriculum map and tracker on Mastery Connect software to
track student mastery of these standards
• Provided targeted tutoring through small group work sessions and targeted practice for 4-6th grade students
bi-weekly in an after school Homework Lab to address identified skill gaps
• Participate in two of the Annual Prospect Hill Academy Teach-In, leading an hour-long lesson and discussion
with colleagues across the K-12 community
• Independently designed and taught a weekly art and art history enrichment course for an after school
program designed to accommodate a range of learning styles
• Acted as 6th grade Visual Thinking Strategies Team Leader, planning for and facilitating all sessions
Sunday School Substitute Teacher
St. George Cathedral – South Boston, MA 2013-2014
• Introduced students K-6 to Bible study and church history by implementing school curricula and lesson plans
• Taught a diverse student body of students in grades K-6, including first-generation Americans and Albanian
immigrants and English language learners

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant
Bedford Integrated Preschool, Bedford Public Schools – Bedford, MA 2016-Present
• Organize systems for and maintain updated records of school handbook, student attendance, school-wide
and classroom newsletters, flyers, monthly tuition, employee payroll, and student cumulative files
• Act as first point of contact for prospective student guardians and provide information about preschool
structure, curriculum, and screening
• Process and file referral, renewal, and reevaluation paperwork for student IEPs
Graduate Assistant
Providence College Liberal Arts Honors Program – Providence, RI 2013-2014
• Organized and managed events such as the Honors Program Convocation, guest lectures, film series, and
educational spring break excursion to Italy in conjunction with Go Ahead Tours representatives
• Advertised for program events through active social media accounts and utilized computer design software
to create professional quality promotional posters
Graduate Assistant
Providence College Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership – Providence, RI 2012-2013
• Organized, supervised, and advertised for bi-weekly late-night programming in McPhail’s Entertainment
Facility, social programs for New Student Orientation, and weekly lecture series “Breakfast of Champions”
• Acted on the New Student Orientation Leader Selection Committee, evaluating applications, conducting
individual and group interviews, and determining a staff of 70+ Orientation Leaders
Sales Associate
Go Ahead Tours – Cambridge, MA 2011-2012
• Generated and qualified new leads for the sales team by promoting Go Ahead Tours, including maintenance
of customer profiles with detailed notes

AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS, AND SKILLS
• High pass, oral comprehensive exam for Master of Arts in American History, 2014
• Graduated summa cum laude from the Providence College Liberal Arts Honors Program, 2011
• Reverend Daniel F. Reilly, O.P. Award for Excellence in Historical Scholarship, awarded to the undergraduate
student with highest cumulative GPA in the History Department, 2011
• Phi Alpha Theta, International Honor Society in History, 2011
• President, Providence College Chapter of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2010-2011
• Providence College Liberal Arts Honors Program Planning and Steering Committee, founding student
member, 2009-2011
• Alto Section leader for nationally acclaimed show choir “Panache” at Oliver Ames High School, 2007