Erin Hallisey

Experience

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  Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Gymnastics Program

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2012

  Gymnastics Instructor

  Coordinated activities, taught and spotted children ages 2-14

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  Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Playground Program

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Camp Counselor

  Created and organized activities for children ages 7-11

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  CREC

  May 2013 - Jul 2015

  Supported students and classroom teacher in Extended School Year Summer Program for hearing impaired students Assisted teacher and other paraprofessionals in classrooms for hearing impaired students in grades ranging from preschool to grade 4

  • Summer School Paraprofessional-CREC Soundbridge

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Substitute Paraprofessional-CREC Soundbridge

    May 2013 - Jun 2015
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  YMCA of Greater Providence

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Teacher Assistant/Camp Counselor

  Assisted first and second grade students in a literacy based classroom to prevent summer learning lossCoordinated various activities for children ages 5-7

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  Plymouth Public Schools

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Grade 4 Long Term Substitute Teacher

  Created engaging lessons to support participation and enthusiasm for a classroom of 19 diverse learnersImplemented Reader’s Workshop and Writer’s Workshop models to support students’ independent thinking in a balanced literacy approachIncorporated technology into daily instruction and classroom management systems which increased student engagement and motivationMet weekly with grade level and school data teams to reflect and collaborate on curriculum, assessments, and SRBI modelsWorked to foster strong communication with students’ parents and families through weekly newsletters and involvement in behavior management systems Show less

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  Ellington Public Schools

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2020

  Grade 2 Teacher (2016-2020); Grade 3 Teacher (2017-2018)

  Prepared engaging whole class lessons to support curriculum and classroom learning targetsPlanned and created lessons using the TCRWP Units of Study to support students in Reading and Writing WorkshopsPlanned and implemented various small group instruction models to support students’ specific needsPiloted and implemented Fundations program to support whole class phonics instructionCollaborated with grade level, data teams, and PPT teams to reflect on and plan for individual students’ goals in response to intervention models Participated in whole school PBIS models to support student behavior in a positive approachCommunicated with parents to share positive achievements and specific needs within the classroom Show less

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  Needham Public Schools

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Grade 2 Teacher

  Planned engaging and organized learning plans for diverse learners in a Hybrid Learning ModelSupported students’ social/emotional learning through Responsive Classroom strategies and Morning MeetingsUtilized technology to create meaningful and engaging lessons during remote learning daysImplemented lessons, activities, and conversations supporting racial literacy in the elementary classroomCollaborated with grade level team teachers and teaching assistants to best support students’ individual academic and social/emotional needsFostered strong and consistent communication with families to guide and support students’ independence during hybrid and remote learning Show less

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  Watertown Public Schools

  Aug 2021 - now

  Elementary School Teacher