Polly Small
BREWSTER
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Centerville Elementary School, specializing in curriculum development and social-emotional learning. Expertise in crafting engaging lesson plans and enhancing student assessment strategies, fostering strong relationships with students and parents. This approach ensures a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic success and personal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Centerville Elementary School
Centerville
09.2019 - Current
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Long Term Sub Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Hyannis West Elementary School
Hyannis
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a 2nd grade classroom.
- Coordinated with ESL staff to support ESL students.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Promoted multiculturalism within the ESL classroom by incorporating diverse perspectives into lesson plans.
Education
M.D. - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06-2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- I have experience teaching in multiple ESL classrooms in kindergarten, first and second grade
- Social emotional learning
- Collaboration
- Literacy development
- Participated in the BPS GLEAM Team to research and choose a new potential curriculum for the 2023/2024 school year
- Participated in the BPS GLEAM Team to guide and aid staff in the launch and planning of the new chosen curriculum
Affiliations
- Have waitressed at Bucas Tuscan Roadhouse for 14 years (summers only). This summer will be mark my 15th summer being employed there.
- I love yoga, walking, and excersizing.
- I am a parent of two Stony Brook Elementary Alumni's.
- I am well traveled and travel abroad at least once a year.
- I am a pet lover!
- I have participated in 3 Tough Mudder Races.
Certification
SEI Endorsed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Centerville Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
Long Term Sub Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Hyannis West Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2018
M.D. - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Bridgewater State University
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