Donna D.

Girardi-Reed
10 Westland Ave. Boston, MA 02115 (617) 319-4244 ms.donna.reed@gmail.com www.dgirardireed.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking secondary school humanities or special education teaching position. QUALIFICATIONS Self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. Skilled in the design of challenging, enriching, and innovative lessons that address district/state standards as well as the diverse interest and needs of students. Possess outstanding communication skills. Ability to present information in a variety of ways, emphasizing the relevance of class materials to the world beyond the classroom. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students and their families. Experience in working with: -Unit and Lesson Planning -Classroom management -Special Education Inclusive Teaching -Student Assessment -Backward Design -Differentiated Instruction -Student-Centered Learning -Multicultural Awareness -Wilson Reading System -Expeditionary Learning -Common Core Standards -Scholastic FASTT Math -Scholastic ReadAbout -Scholastic Achieve3000 -Perfection Learning Curriculum -History Alive! Curriculum -Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing -Project Read -Lexia Reading System -Response to Intervention -Positive Behavior Intervention System

Computer Skills: -MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) -Mac OS -Google Apps for Education including Google Docs Suite -Jupiter Grades (formerly Snapgrades) -Wikispaces and basic website design EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS 2011 2006-2007 University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA Certification in Educational Technology Masters of Education, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA Boston Teacher Residency Program Secondary Education Bachelor of Arts, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Major: Political Science Minor: Communication Studies

2001-2004

Currently hold a Massachusetts Initial licenses in Secondary Education for Humanities 5-8, Special Education K-12 for Moderate Disabilities, and English as a Second Language

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Young Achievers Pilot K-8 School Mattapan, MA September 2009-present

Learning Specialist, 6th grade (2009-2011) and 5th grade (2011-present) Co- teach in a general education class for English/Language Arts and Math, (2011-2012), and in previous years co-taught in general education class for Humanities (2010-2011), and Humanities and Math (2009-2010). Run small groups for intervention services and additional support with students as needed. Co-plan with general education teachers Provide modifications and accommodations as needed in a general education setting Language Acquisition Team Co-Facilitator (2011-2012); ensure that all paperwork for ELL students completed and monitor compliance of ELL specific services: grades 4-8 Co-facilitate Countdown to High School/ Next schools placement for 8th grade students (2010-present) Co-facilitated Saturday Academy for supplemental tutoring (2010-2011) Member of School Educational Leadership Team (2010-2011) Member of Special Education Hiring Committee (2010-2011) Special Education Mentor to a Boston Teacher Resident (2010-2011) Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School Dorchester, MA September 2006-June 2009

Special Education Teacher and Learning Coach, Academy One (2007-2009) Taught special education classes including both push-in and pull-out support in all subject areas for 8th and 7th grade students with language based learning disabilities and supplemental instruction in the Learning Center for 6th grade students needing Math and ELA enrichment. Member of the school Literacy Team (2007-2009), which worked to provide schoolwide initiatives to increase student literacy skills Member of the Humanities Curriculum Design Team (2008-2009), which worked to refine and vertically align the school-wide humanities curriculum Co-leader of the first school cheerleading team Co-teacher of three Technology Goes Home classes, teaching computer skills to families and proving low-cost computers for each family upon course completion Saturday School teacher (2007-2008) Supervised and coordinated schedule for one paraprofessional teacher Teacher Resident (2006-2007), Boston Teacher Residency Program Co-Taught 7th grade history classes; assumed all responsibilities of a regular classroom teacher including lesson planning, professional development, communication with families, assessment of students, and attendance of staff meetings. Collaborated with mentor teacher to revise lessons and provide additional assistance with 8th grade history classes as needed. Directed an elective course on high school application process and writing for 8 th grade students in the fall and winter terms (September-January). Supplemented class lectures with technology allowing students to improve their word processing skills as well as their research skills thorough use of computers and the Internet. Incorporated constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-centered learning methodologies; significantly enhanced the class environment by acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities in the form of student centered activities Year-long focus on use of literacy tools such as active reading, use of thinking skills,

and note taking proficiency Content areas of focus in history for the school year including world geography, European colonization of the U.S., life in the early U.S. colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the creation of the U.S. Constitution October 2005-June 2006

Charleston County School District Charleston, South Carolina

Substitute Teacher Managed classes for grades 3-9 in the absence of teachers; carried out programs of study as prescribed in lesson plan(s) left by the teacher. Conducted any other functions or duties as directed by the absent teacher. Performed other functions or duties as directed by the principal. Long-term substitute for French class from October to December at Burke High School in Charleston, SC; building-wide substitute teacher from January to June at Buist Academy for Advances Studies in Charleston, SC. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Countdown to High School Initiative (2008-present) Group of teachers who have created and implemented curriculum, video, web access, and programming to support students in the transition from 8th grade to 9th grade in Boston Public Schools Initiative has received over $160,000 in funding from EdVestors over a three-year period (from June 2010 to June 2013) Now being implemented in 30 K-8, Middle, and High schools throughout the Boston Public Schools Boston Teacher Action Network (2008-2010) Committee Member; met quarterly to discuss relevant education issues with leaders from the Boston Plan for Excellence and Boston Public Schools Boston Teacher Residency Applications Committee (2009-2011) Read applications of candidates for Boston Teacher Residency Attended selection days to hold interview BTR candidates ONEin3 Boston Mayors Advisory Council (2010-present) Research policy and programming in Boston and recommended solutions to the problems facing Bostons 20-34 year-old population Served on the Young Families and Education and Neighborhoods Subcommittees Boston Teacher Residency Alumni Council Web design for BTRalumni.com site Help to facilitate sharing of teaching artifacts and lesson plans among alumni of the Boston Teacher Residency Boston Foundation Inaugural Teacher Advisory Committee (February 2012-present) Facilitators of Boston Ed Talks; an evening of conversation featuring teachers on policy issues and pedagogical approaches that advance education reform in Boston References and work samples available upon request