Samantha Donovan
Braintree
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate aspiring elementary school teacher seeking an elementary level teaching position. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Offers hands-on classroom experience, a strong foundation in pedagogy, and a commitment to inclusive and engaging education for all learners. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
One-to-One Paraeducator - 4th Grade
Atherton Hough Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Quincy Public Schools
- Provide individualized academic and behavioral support to a student with specific learning needs
- Collaborate with classroom teacher to implement accommodations and modify instruction
- Support classroom routines, small group instruction, and IEP goal achievement
- Quincy Public Schools
Extended School Year Special Education Teacher (3-5 y/o)
Braintree Public Schools
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Braintree Public Schools ESY Program
- Delivered instruction aligned with IEP goals for preschool students with severe needs
- Collaborated with therapists and paraprofessionals
- Maintained a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom
- ESY
Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator - PreK-6
Braintree Public Schools & Palmer Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Led instruction across multiple grade levels, subject areas, and student abilities
- Maintained positive and structured learning environments
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and curriculum needs
- Supported students one-on-one and in small groups
- Reinforced positive behavior and learning strategies
Paraeducator for Students with Special Needs (9-10 y/o)
Braintree Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported student learning and behavior plans
- Assumed lead teacher responsibilities as needed
- Promoted inclusive, supportive classroom environments
Education
Master's - Pedagogy and Learning
Catherine Leahy Brine Educational Consultants
Weymouth, MA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2024
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Special education support
- Literacy support
- Student engagement
- Instructional methods
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive role model and mentor
Licensure Certification Endorsements
- Early Education and Care Certification, Preschool Teacher, 9754793, 04/14/21
- Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement, Teacher, 04/21/25
Timeline
One-to-One Paraeducator - 4th Grade
Atherton Hough Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Extended School Year Special Education Teacher (3-5 y/o)
Braintree Public Schools
06.2023 - 06.2025
Paraeducator for Students with Special Needs (9-10 y/o)
Braintree Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator - PreK-6
Braintree Public Schools & Palmer Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master's - Pedagogy and Learning
Catherine Leahy Brine Educational Consultants
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