Erin Kelly
Boston
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Teacher passionate about encouraging students to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Specializes in developing engaging educational lessons based on students' interests. Experience working in an urban educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools - Lee Academy Pilot School
Boston, MA
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate the physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
K0/K1 Lead Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented district learning goals using Focus/Building Blocks curriculum aligned with state frameworks.
- Created a child-centered environment that established positive behavioral expectations through structured routines.
- Developed classroom structure emphasizing relationships among students, curriculum, teachers, families, and communities.
- Assessed students utilizing PALS, Heggerty, and a math checklist throughout the school year, tracking data for small group formation.
Kindergarten Long Term Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Created a positive learning environment in an integrated ESL inner city classroom of nineteen students.
- Assisted students in their learning across content areas in individual, small group, and whole group settings.
- Assisted students in self-regulation and management of emotions and behavior to maximize student learning including, but not limited to, implementing and supporting behavior plans and classroom management programs.
- Ran two classroom APTT (Academic Parent-Teacher team) meeting with parents, discussing foundational skills for Kindergarten in the area of mathematics and where students place as well as how to continue to support learning at home.
- Collected data to inform progress, instruction, and modification and accommodations for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Collaborated with classroom support staff and related services personnel (e.g., BCBA, SLP, OT, ESL).
Special Start Paraprofessional
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cambridge
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Provide assistance with instruction for students with disabilities, following IEP guidelines.
- Supervise students with and without disabilities during non-instructional activities and transitions.
- Have team meetings with general education, special education, therapists and related services staff to address educational and behavior problems.
- Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting.
- Support students during whole class motor groups (PT/OT).
- Implement social emotion learning, reading books and running small group activities.
- Maintain open communication with caregivers: face-to-face, telephone and written contacts.
- Collected data to monitor student progress regarding their FBA.
Special Start Lead Teacher
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cambridge
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed lesson plans satisfying Preschool Massachusetts State Framework and Common Core standards.
- Sustained a collaborative and friendly environment using and enforcing behavior guides, team teaching, and interactive learning.
- Integrated technology within the instruction to increase student comprehension and interests with Smart Boards and iPad.
- Provided paraprofessionals with specific instruction regarding their responsibilities with regular feedback.
- Collaborated with general education, special education, therapists and related services staff.
- Regularly communicated with parents/ guardians during drop off/ pickup and through daily sheet.
- Maintained student records (attendance, sign in/sign out, reports).
- Implemented behavior management techniques; monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral support plans.
Internship, Teacher Assistant Preschool Classroom
HEAD START
Boston
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Co-taught with the lead teacher, planned, implementation, and administration of a Head Start classroom in adherence to the (DEEC).
- Assisted teacher with progress reports.
- Maintained ongoing interaction/communication with parents in order to best meet needs of child and family.
- Participated in a three-month 'Healthy Matters' nutrition class run by Head start.
- Created a print rich environment including labels, pictures, and schedules in several languages.
- Advocated at Boston City Hall for school relocation.
Internship, Teacher Assistant Preschool Classroom
MOSAIC SCHOOL
Roslindale
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Created age-appropriate lesson plans, followed preschool curriculum and assisted teacher with progress reports.
- Supervised large groups of children on field trips and off-campus outings (Zoo field trips, Arboretum nature walks, neighborhood walks, etc).
- Covered breaks in the infant and toddler room and supervised children in the school's playground.
Certified Daycare Assistant, EEC teaching assistant certified
LITTLE DUCKLINGS
Brighton
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Assistant teacher for 10 children in the classroom varying from six months to four years old.
- Greeted parents during pickup/drop off and updated them on their child's day.
- Organized students' outings to neighboring parks and libraries.
- Prepared meals; organized, cleaned and sanitized eating and sleeping areas.
Education
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities Licensure track PreK - 8th
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings (EECIS)
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA01.2019
Skills
- Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)
- Early Childhood Education
- Creative Lesson Planning and Unit Design
- Classroom Management
- Working with students with special needs
- Effective communication
- Calm and positive demeanor
- Cooperative and collaborative teamwork
- Encouraging parent involvement
- Kindergarten Fundations Curriculum
- Engaged NY Eureka Math curriculum
- Focus Curriculum Prek
- Pals/Heggerty
Certification
- Sheltered English Immersion (SEI), UMass Boston, 05/22
- Moderate Disabilities PreK-8th license, UMass Boston, 05/22
- Early Education Prek-2nd license
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools - Lee Academy Pilot School
10.2024 - 06.2025
K0/K1 Lead Teacher
Boston Public Schools
10.2023 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Long Term Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2023
Special Start Lead Teacher
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2021 - 06.2021
Special Start Paraprofessional
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2019 - 06.2023
Internship, Teacher Assistant Preschool Classroom
HEAD START
01.2019 - 05.2019
Internship, Teacher Assistant Preschool Classroom
MOSAIC SCHOOL
09.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Daycare Assistant, EEC teaching assistant certified
LITTLE DUCKLINGS
02.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities Licensure track PreK - 8th
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Arts - Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings (EECIS)
University of Massachusetts Boston
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