Marguerite Rancourt
Greenfield
Summary
Hardworking and passionate educator with strong relationship building skills. Ready to have a larger scale impact on the whole community of the Discovery School. Looking for a new and exciting professional challenge that will support the families, educators, and students in a positive manner.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Greenfield Public Schools
08.1996 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized learning goals and plans.
- Improved students' analytical skills by implementing best practices of instruction.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA05.1991
Skills
- Literacy Development
- Numeracy Development
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Child Development
- Curriculum Development
- Best Practices of Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Behavior Management
- Assessment Strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Data-Driven Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Greenfield Public Schools
08.1996 - Current
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bridgewater State College
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