Marissa Foley

Experience

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  Medfield Public Schools

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Fifth Grade Teacher

  Develop, coordinate and teach English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science aligned to the Massachusetts State Standards (2011). Differentiate instruction and modify lesson plans in order to meet all students’ needs, including students with moderate disabilities, typical learners, and gifted and talented students. Analyze data taken from assessments such as STAR MATH Assessments, standardized testing, benchmark assessments, and Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark testing to drive instruction in order to meet needs of all learners in the classroom. Collaborate instruction with administrators, special educators, specialists, grade 4 teachers, and K-5 teachers.Chosen to be part of the Principal search committeeHighlight the use of technology to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all studentsFoster home-school connection through online media Show less

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  Medfield Public Schools

  Sept 2011 - now

  Fourth Grade Teacher

  Develop, coordinate and teach ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science aligned to the Massachusetts State Standards (2011). Differentiate instruction and modify lesson plans in order to meet all students’ needs, including students with moderate disabilities, typical learners, and gifted and talented students. Analyze data taken from assessments such as STAR MATH Assessments, standardized testing, benchmark assessments, and Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark testing to drive instruction in order to meet needs of all learners in the classroom. Collaborate instruction with administrators, special educators, specialists, grade 4 teachers, and K-5 teachers.Represent my grade level on the district-wide K-5 vertical Mathematics team.Appointed member of the School Site Council.Develop and submit grantsChosen to be part of the Principal search committee, as well as various teacher hiring committeesNew Teacher Developer for incoming first year teachers (2014)Developed and continue to pilot a fourth grade Science inquiry based curriculum aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)Continue to model the effective use of integrated technologyChosen to develop and pilot an iPad program with elementary students. Worked on a small team of four teachers to roll out an iPad integration program, develop protocols and curriculum, and share our experiences with the community through bloggingActive member of the Dale Street Technology TeamConsistently integrate technology into the curriculum including, but not limited to, the Google suite, twitter, blogging, iPads, Nexus tablets, Epson software, and a variety of suitable applications for project-based learningHighlight the use of technology to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all studentsAdminister a variety of district wide professional development on technology integrationLaunch coding programs with elementary studentsFoster home-school connection through online media Show less

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  Medfield Public Schools

  Sept 2019 - now

  Technology Integration Specialist