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Jennifer Cahill

Billerica,MA

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with over 30 years of experience at Lawrence Public Schools. Recognized for leadership in classroom and school-wide initiatives as an integrated preschool teacher, instructional coach, and key member of instructional leadership teams. Experienced in supporting inclusive education, mentoring educators, and enhancing instructional quality through collaboration, coaching, and innovative curriculum development.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Coach

Lawrence Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
  • Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
  • Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
  • Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
  • Coordinated school-wide events including parent-teacher conferences, open houses, literacy nights, enriching community connections.
  • Championed a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
  • Boosted teacher morale through regular recognition events celebrating success stories from classrooms across the campus.
  • Improved student achievement by developing and implementing comprehensive professional development programs for teachers.
  • Facilitated workshops on innovative teaching methods, enabling teachers to effectively incorporate new strategies into their lesson plans.
  • Established peer observation and feedback system, encouraging culture of openness and continuous improvement among teaching staff.
  • Coordinated with school administration to align instructional coaching with school-wide educational goals, ensuring cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
  • Guided implementation of differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring that all students' learning needs were effectively met.
  • Supported teachers in creating inclusive classrooms, leading to more positive and equitable learning environment for all students.
  • Coached teachers on classroom management techniques, leading to more organized and conducive learning environment.

Advanced Educator

Lawrence Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
  • Work in collaboration with administration and other Advanced Educators to facilitate our Professional Learning Communities, planning and implementing cycles, reviewing data, and providing demo lessons for collaboration with peers.

Integrated Preschool Teacher

Lawrence Public Schools
08.1995 - 08.2022
  • Responsibilities include teaching, implementing and modifying preschool curriculum to meet the needs of my students. Develop and implement Individual Education Plans for students who have been identified with special needs. Design and implement appropriate behavior modification plans for those students who need assistance. Administer standardized and non-standard assessments to drive curriculum and document growth. Conference with parents in relation to student performance and progress.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.

Teacher Leadership Cabinet

Lawrence Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with district, school administration and fellow teacher leaders to streamline assessment battery across grade bands. This work directly impacted the way that staff evaluated students and utilized data to best teach students.

Education

Master’s Degree - Reading and Literacy

Endicott College
Beverly, MA
05.2011

Bachelor’s Degree - Special Education, Young Child Special Needs

Westfield State College
Westfield, MA
05.1994

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Empathy
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Building rapport and trust
  • Problem-solving support
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Encouraging and motivating students
  • Building confidence
  • Individualized learning plans

Certification

  • Massachusetts State Academic Licensure
  • Young Children with Special Needs, Preschool (3-7 years old), Professional
  • Special Needs, PreK-9, Professional
  • Sheltered English Immersion, Endorsement
  • Reading, All Levels (pending)
  • Academic: Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal, PreK-8, Initial In State - EPP (pending)
  • Academic: Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal, PreK-8, Provisional (pending)

Timeline

Instructional Coach

Lawrence Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Advanced Educator

Lawrence Public Schools
01.2016 - Current

Teacher Leadership Cabinet

Lawrence Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012

Integrated Preschool Teacher

Lawrence Public Schools
08.1995 - 08.2022

Master’s Degree - Reading and Literacy

Endicott College

Bachelor’s Degree - Special Education, Young Child Special Needs

Westfield State College

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