Jenifer Dias
Buzzards Bay
Summary
Veteran Civics' Teacher with over two decades in education, focused on meeting the needs on all learners in an inclusive class model. Rewrote the 8th Grade Civics' curriculum and continues to do so to adapt to each new year of learners and adapt to their learning styles, interests, and accommodations. An active member of the school community beyond classroom teaching. Looking to learn more and use the new knowledge and skills to further enhance the education of current and future students, and possibly transition into a full time Special Education Teacher.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
East Bridgewater Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
- For the past 12 years have been an 8th Grade Civics' teacher designing and implementing curriculum, redesigned curriculum again after 2018 standards came out from DESE to adjust and add the Civics' Action Project
- Curriculum is designed to meet the needs of diverse learners such as English Learners, 504 Plans, and Individualized Education Plans
- Curriculum is designed to use strategies such as differentiation and Universal Design for Learning to meet all students where they are, and build on their learning
- .Curriculum is designed to incorporate the use of technology in a safe and productive manner for 21st Century Learners
- On a daily basis, fulfills all obligations of a classroom teacher such as classroom management, teaching and learning, varying assessments, family communication, grading, administrative duties such as required paperwork for Special Education Department, Administration, Behavioral Specialists, etc
- Successfully planned and implemented a Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia 8th Grade Field Trip the past two years to create an authentic learning experience with life skills for students that participate
8th Grade World History I Teacher
Walpole Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Full classroom teacher responsibilities such as classroom management, providing daily lessons with state standards aligned to curriculum per 2003 DESE standards, assessments, grading, family communication, providing accommodations for 504s and Individualized Education plans, required administrative paperwork
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
East Bridgewater Public Schools
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Acted as a tutor to individual, or small groups of students, addressing any needs they had regarding academic work such as work completion, organizing for a long term project, using study tools and skills to prepare for an upcoming assessment, helping with writing skills, helping with math skills, proctoring MCAS to an individual, or small group
Education
Master's in Education - Focus On Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09-2018
Master of The Art in Teaching - History
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2002
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Universal Design for Learning
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
- Technology: Google School Suite, Zoom, Learning Tools such as Quizziz, Blooket, Flippity, etc
- Member of Committees: Student Progress Committee, Viking Block Committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, East Bridgewater High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
- Varsity Girls' Soccer Coach
- Assistant Girls' Track Coach
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
East Bridgewater Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
8th Grade World History I Teacher
Walpole Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
East Bridgewater Public Schools
09.2002 - 06.2004
Master's in Education - Focus On Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Master of The Art in Teaching - History
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bridgewater State University
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