BREANNE MAHONEY
Lynn
Summary
A professional educator and artist committed to providing a supportive environment for students of all learning styles to achieve their academic and social-emotional goals. Motivated to engage students in creative, goal-oriented lessons using positive narration, clear expectations, and restorative practice. Skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fine Arts Teacher
Malden High School
Malden, MA
11.2025 - Current
- Designed an original standard based curriculum for a newly expanded art department courses.
- Implemented curriculum per student ELL and IEP accommodations.
- Integrated technology into lessons, utilizing digital tools for creative projects and presentations.
Art Teacher
Match Charter Public Middle School
Boston, MA
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging art curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Differentiated learning to incorporate the needs of all learning styles in creative ways
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects combining art with other subjects.
Special Education
St. Anthony School
Everett, MA
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Cultivates a classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Evaluates student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Provides accommodations and modifications for learning and assessments per students’ individual education plans.
- Collaborates with all grade-level teams to assess student needs and progress.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Shore Educational Collaborative
Chelsea, MA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked closely with special education teachers to customize curriculum for students with disabilities according to their respective Individual Education Plans.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to address challenging behaviors of special education students.
- Collaborated with clinical staff on a regular basis to discuss student situations and ensure effective support in the classroom.
Art Teacher PK-8
UP Academy
Dorchester, MA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Created and implemented a visual art program for grades K-8.
- Customized instructional strategies and materials to support the unique learning needs of special education students according to their respective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Motivated student effort with relationship-building incentives.
- Fostered community connection with annual student art exhibits.
Art Teacher PK-8 (LTS)
Bridge Boston Charter School
Boston, MA
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Created and implemented a visual art program for grades K-8 in the absence of the original teacher.
- Customized instructional strategies and materials to support the unique learning needs of special education students according to their respective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Fostered community connection with annual student art exhibits.
Art Teacher 5-8
Ferryway School
Malden, MA
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Created and implemented the initial standardized visual art program for students in grades 5-8.
- Customized instructional strategies and materials to support the unique learning needs of special education students according to their respective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Worked closely with district art teachers to develop and present an improved curriculum, along with organizing annual exhibitions of student artwork for the local community.
- Fostered community involvement via newsletter and exhibiting student art throughout the year.
- Participated in fundraising events to support the visual arts department with the support of students and families.
- Facilitated the annual yearbook, including an advanced cover design.
- Provided additional opportunities for art students after school hours.
Digital Media Instructor
Adobe Youth Voices
Malden, MA
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Successfully executed an advanced digital media and mentor program at Ferryway School, promoting student expression and creativity.
- Played an integral role in the planning and execution of AYV events, collaborating with Boston-area schools and programs.
- Acquired expertise in using Adobe software due to comprehensive training offered by the School’s Extended Learning Time Grant.
- Featured student work in prestigious venues such as the Institute of Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Artists for Humanities Organization, Adobe Headquarters, and Adobe Youth Voices Live Theater event.
- Participated in collaboration and media production with international youth during California’s worldwide youth summit, endorsed by Adobe, and presented at a live event with AYV sponsor, The Black Eyed Peas.
- Selected based on media projects to bring two students to California to participate in the Adobe Youth Summit for advanced training at Adobe Headquarters in 2013.
Education
M.A.T. - Art Education
Salem State University
01-2006
B.F.A. - Fine Arts
Montserrat College of Art
01-2004
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Academia Di Belle Arti
Viterbo, Italy06-2003
Skills
- Curricula planning
- Special education
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Visual literacy
- Multimedia instruction
- Classroom management
Certification
- Professional, Visual Arts PK-12
- SEI Endorsement pending
- Initial, Special Education, Moderate Disabilities K-8
- Initial, Elementary 1-6
- Adobe Youth Voices Lead Educator
- Wellness Champion, Breathe for Change
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, USA 2024-2027
- QBS Safety training 2024-2025
- CPR-AED Adult/Child/Infant First Aid 2025-2026
Timeline
Fine Arts Teacher
Malden High School
11.2025 - Current
Art Teacher
Match Charter Public Middle School
08.2025 - 10.2025
Special Education
St. Anthony School
04.2025 - 06.2026
Special Education Paraprofessional
Shore Educational Collaborative
12.2023 - 06.2024
Art Teacher PK-8
UP Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Art Teacher PK-8 (LTS)
Bridge Boston Charter School
12.2018 - 06.2019
Art Teacher 5-8
Ferryway School
01.2007 - 01.2014
Digital Media Instructor
Adobe Youth Voices
01.2007 - 01.2014
B.F.A. - Fine Arts
Montserrat College of Art
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Academia Di Belle Arti
M.A.T. - Art Education
Salem State University