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Felicia Hayes

Boston

Summary


Professional educator prepared for role with strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student populations. Known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Brookline Public Schools
01.2025 - Current

•Provided substitute teaching services across multiple

grade levels, subjects and student populations,

maintaining educational continuity.

·• Followed lesson plans, routines and schedules; managed

student behavior to foster respect and support learning.

·• Provided consistent encouragement and support, to

create a positive learning.

· •Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

· •Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and

teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and

resourcefulness..

Science Teacher

Boston Public Schools
01.2019 - 06.2023

•Implemented well developed inquiry-based hands-on

lessons to promote deep understanding of scientific

concepts and processes.

•Differentiated lessons to personalize learning and meet

individual needs and learning styles.

•Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced school and classroom rules while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.

•Built rapport with students to provide guidance and mentoring related to academic, social and emotional issues. and character development.

•Administered formative and summative assessments to

monitor progress, adjust instruction and provide feedback.

•Participated in PD to learn best practices, and strengthen

pedagogy.

•Contributed to grade level, student support and

instructional leadership teams; helped plan sand participated in school-wide events.

•Completed all administrative tasks in timely manner.

Grant Writer

Self-employeed
08.2006 - 11.2018
  • Developed knowledge base by interviewing stake-holders about existing programs and operational challenges and opportunities to write strong, outcomes-based grant applications.
  • Observed programs in action to get snapshots of participants to incorporate into grant application and personalize appeal.
  • Researched funding opportunities in order to align programs with most appropriate funding sources.
  • Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to stay updated about status.
  • Updated grants calendar to track proposals, meet deadlines. complete applications and reports.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited persuasive letters of intent and grant proposals tailored to funders guidelines and priorities.
  • Attended grant maker forums to increase organization visibility, establish relationships and acquaint funders with organization's mission, vision, and values.


Grant Writer

Webster Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2012


•Researched local and regional grant opportunities to identify potential funding sources.

•Raised district’s visibility among local and regional funding sources articulating district's strengths and needs.

•Wrote and submitted impactful grant applications. t

• Met with Administrative Team to discuss grant-making trends and strategize.

• Supported capacity building by teaching grant writing.

• Generated monthly grant writing activities reports for superintendent to promote funding program transparency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Government

Smith College
Northampton, PA

Master of Arts - Education

University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA

Post-Graduate Certificate - Critical And Creative Thinking

University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Simmons College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Classroom Management
  • Teaching
  • Collaboration
  • Empathy
  • Time management
  • Idea generation
  • Problem-solving
  • Cultural Competence
  • Effective communication
  • Innovative thinking
  • Empathetic listener
  • Engaged listener

Accomplishments

  • Secured $425,000 in grant money for (Harborside) Family Literacy program.
  • Secured $250,000 in grant money for Boston Public Schools' Title IID Ed Tech Fund.
  • · Secured $152,000 in grant money for Mother Caroline Academy.
  • · Secured $55,000 in grant money for Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center.
  • · Secured $100,000 in grant money for Brazilian Immigrant Center.
  • · Secured $75,000 in grant money for Tutoring Plus.
  • · Secured $45,000 in grant money for Construction High School Music Studio.
  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.

Certification

  • Massachusetts Principal/Assistant Principal, 5-8, Initial September 2013
  • Early Childhood Education PreK-2 ,Professional 2020
  • SEI Endorsed - June 2020
  • General Science 1-6 & 5-8, Initial - June 2022
  • Massachusetts Social Studies, 5-9, Professional - Inactive/Expired


Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Brookline Public Schools
01.2025 - Current

Science Teacher

Boston Public Schools
01.2019 - 06.2023

Grant Writer

Webster Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2012

Grant Writer

Self-employeed
08.2006 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Government

Smith College

Master of Arts - Education

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Post-Graduate Certificate - Critical And Creative Thinking

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Simmons College
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