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Katie Sheridan

Leverett

Summary

Highly skilled Director of Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching elementary school-aged students in a public school setting. Strengths include curriculum design and implementation of activities to best meet the needs and interests of all students. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines. Passionate and personable, ensuring all students and faculty feel valued and supported. Seasoned educator working with diverse age groups, with various developmental levels. Desire to take on new challenges with excellent communication and management skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Norton Public Schools
Norton
09.2006 - 06.2028
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
  • Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.

Director of Early Childhood Education

Back to Basics
Medway
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Organized curriculum materials and resources for various age groups and learning styles.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identified areas of improvement, and developed strategies to address gaps in learning.
  • Created and maintained a safe and secure learning environment for all students in the program.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive early childhood curriculum for children aged 0-5.
  • Conducted regular classroom observations to ensure quality teaching practices.
  • Assisted in training new educators on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Fostered an inclusive environment where diversity was respected and celebrated.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.

Elementary School Teacher

Boston Public Schools
West Roxbury
09.2008 - 06.2012
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.
  • Coordinated with special education staff to support diverse learning requirements.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Offered hands on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
05-2005

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
04-2004

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Child development knowledge
  • Team collaboration
  • Creativity stimulation
  • Play-based learning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Managing activities
  • Setting schedules
  • Child assessment
  • Curriculum planning
  • Gross motor skills
  • Time management
  • Fine motor skills
  • Sensory activities
  • Arts and crafts

Certification

EEC Director 2 Early Childhood Education 5/10/2024

Licensure Elementary Education 1-6 initial 11/01/2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Early Childhood Education

Back to Basics
09.2022 - 03.2025

Elementary School Teacher

Boston Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2012

Elementary School Teacher

Norton Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2028

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Wheelock College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Framingham State University

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