SHAUNA M. MCCARTHY 314 CENTER STREET • •

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EASTON, MA 02375

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[email protected] • 508.962.5394

Certifications Massachusetts Teaching License #473789, Elementary 1-6, Initial Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

Issued March 2014 Endorsed February 2014

Education Master of Education, Elementary Education Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (minor in education) University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

September 2012 – January 2014 GPA 3.97/4.00 August 2008 – May 2012 GPA 3.10/4.00

Teaching Experience Grade 1 SEI Enrichment Teacher January 2014 – present Huntington School, Brockton, MA • Implemented the Engineering is Elementary curriculum with SEI students to increase their understanding of science, technology, and engineering during the enrichment hour at an Expanded Learning Time school. • Enhanced the curriculum with multicultural connections and interdisciplinary lessons spanning across content areas. • Aligned thematic units with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Next Generation Science Standards. Monitor Teacher/Assistant January 2014 – present Huntington School, Brockton, MA • Designed daily pullout interventions in reading, writing, and math for students in grades 1, 2, 4, & 5 using the Response to Intervention model. • Communicated with classroom teachers about student progress and dynamic needs. • Participated in instructional support teams to present student assessment data to make placement decisions. • Used educational technology when appropriate to enhance student learning and engagement. Grade 4 Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) April 2014 – June 2014 Huntington School, Brockton, MA • Facilitated learning using student centers in the workshop model. Emphasized project-based learning. • Developed creative, engaging lessons and units driven by data that were developmentally-challenging and designed for student success. Assessments were based on multiple intelligence theory and differentiation. • Aligned the district curricula for math and reading with the Common Core State Standards. • Differentiated instruction via content, process, and product in an inclusion classroom. Learners included students with moderate special needs, English language learners, students identified as “at-risk,” and students on 504 plans. • Established a positive behavior intervention system within the classroom community. Grade 1 SEI-Inclusion Student Teacher September 2013 – December 2013 Huntington School, Brockton, MA • Facilitated learning and teaching in a first grade inclusive-SEI classroom in an urban district school with an emphasis on interactive learning. • Communicated student progress to students and parents via conferences, portfolio reviews, and assessments. • Taught a 10-day interdisciplinary unit on the states of matter with student achievement growth of over 88%. • Orchestrated 1-to-1 student-to-tablet lessons using research-based educational technology. Related Professional Experience Reading Tutor August 2013 – January 2014 Private, Easton, MA • Planned reading interventions for a struggling second grade student based on IRI data. Increased literal and inferential comprehension through skill practice and strategy development. Teacher’s Aide September 2011 – May 2012 Growing Places Preschool at Woodside, Durham, NH • Established a safe learning environment for children ages 2-5 alongside classroom teachers that encouraged social interaction, emotional independence, and literacy growth. Reading and Math Tutor January 2011 – May 2011 Seacoast Reads & Seacoast Math, Durham, NH • Tutored students in grades 1 and 4 in reading and math to strengthen fundamental skills and flexible strategies.

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Presentations iPad Technology in the Classroom February 27, 2014 Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) Professional Development Project Wet USA Water Educator 2.0 June 5 & 12, 2014 Huntington School, Brockton, MA, Kim McCoy of Bridgewater State University Engineering is Elementary April 24, 2014 Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, Elissa Jordan of Museum of Science – Boston Strategies to Increase Success with Challenging Students November 11, 2013 Huntington School, Brockton, MA, Linda Locurto (Autism Specialist) of Brockton Public Schools Close Reading of Text November 7, 2013 Huntington School, Brockton, MA, Lisa O’Neill (Reading Resource Specialist) of Brockton Public Schools Understanding by Design October 22, 2013 Huntington School, Brockton, MA, Beverly LeBlanc (Instructional Resource Specialist) of Brockton Public Schools Pearson Learning Teams September 2013 – June 2014 Huntington School, Brockton, MA, Marybeth O’Brien (ELT Coordinator) of Brockton Public Schools Field Experience: Classroom Observations and Prepracticum Grade 1 SEI (10 hours) Fall 2013 Huntington School, Brockton, MA Grade 4 (20 hours) Spring 2013 Louis F. Angelo School, Brockton, MA Grade 3 (10 hours) Spring 2013 Old Post Road School, Walpole, MA Grade 4 (40 hours) Fall 2012 F.L. Olmsted School, Easton, MA Grade 5 (60 hours) Spring 2011 Stratham Memorial School, Stratham, NH

Pedagogy Coursework Bridgewater State University: Fundamentals of Elementary Education, Teacher as Researcher, Theory & Practice in Teaching Reading, Mathematical Applications for the Classroom, Differentiating Instruction: Creating Inclusive Classrooms, Exemplary Practice in Science Classrooms, Theory & Practice in Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies, Practicum: Elementary Education, Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for Teachers; University of New Hampshire: Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of Education, Educating Exceptional Learners, Child Development, Education Psychology: Human Development & Learning, Teaching Elementary Social Studies, Teaching Elementary Science, Cognition, Tests & Measurements, Educational Structure & Change, Autobiographical Memory, Drugs & Behavior Additional Work Experience Administrative Assistant May 2012 – August 2013 Sunbird Transport Incorporated, East Walpole, MA • Coordinated duties and paperwork of over 50 owner-operators to ensure efficient operations. • Implemented new paperwork collection system to increase efficiency of office staff and decrease misplaced paperwork by up to 60%. Associate October 2006 – August 2008 Best Dry Cleaners, Easton, MA • Processed incoming and outgoing orders to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction. • Trained new employees on professional duties and expectations.