Tracy L.

Pepin
email: tracepepin@aol.com

OBJECTIVE: Student focused, detail oriented, enthusiastic professional prepared to excel and differentiate in the
elementary classroom and contribute to the school community and school districts overall objectives. Motivated to meet each individual students needs by creating a positive 21st Century learning environment that ensures that all students are successful.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME Master of Science, Education-Teaching Methodology May 2012(Expected)

Teacher as Leader Exceptionality in the Classroom Educational Psychology Teaching Mathematics, K-8 Curriculum Theory and Design Motivational Theory & Classroom Management Educational Assessment & Evaluation Teaching Social Studies, K-8 Teaching Literacy in Elementary Classroom Teaching Science, K-8 Action Research Differentiation Theory & Strategies Electronic Portfolio

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 105 Main St Durham, NH Whittemore School of Business and Economics Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration MAINE TEACHER CERTIFICATION K-8

May 1987

Expires July 2015

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Third Grade Teacher COASTAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-York, Maine September 2009- Present Prepare and execute daily lesson plans for third grade curriculum Develop differentiated instruction strategies for special needs inclusion students Collaborate with special education professionals, school staff and administrators Communicate regularly with parents Engage students in weekly Response to Intervention lessons Involve students and community in Service Learning project annually Long Term Substitute Teacher April 2009-June 2009 Prepared daily lessons for third grade curriculum Four Blocks spelling model Coordinated Maine Animal student research project Long Term Substitute Teacher Taught fourth grade curriculum for 19 students Prepared daily lesson plans in all areas of study Co-taught with Special Education technician Worked with seven veteran fourth grade teachers Attended weekly staff meetings January 2008-June 2008

Assistant Preschool Teacher LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL-York, Maine September 2001-December 2007 Assisted and Supervised classroom instruction 26 students ages 3-5 years Collaborated with director and parents Developed learning techniques and curriculum Followed specific discipline procedures Attended Child Development Services meetings for special needs students Prepared teaching support materials Education Technician III, Pre-K SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT 35-South Berwick, Maine September 2004-June 2005 Central School Aided classroom teacher in all areas of teaching for 39 students ages 4-5 years Cooperated with multiple teachers Assisted end of year musical performance Lunchroom monitor for 175 first graders Prepared teacher materials Area Account Representative-Southeast, Room Sales Associate, Catering Sales Manager & Wedding Consultant, Restaurant Manager Worked in a Variety of Hospitality Establishments August 1987-June 2000 in Southern NH and Boston, MA Coordinated hotel software installations Communicated with multiple hotel and banquet staff Troubleshot software and hardware issues Created itineraries and training schedules Sold hotel rooms and conference space to Boston based businesses Conducted hotel tours Coordinated multiple upscale multi course weddings

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SKILLS
Everyday Math Summer 2009 Lucy Caulkins Writing October 2009 Proficient in Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessments 2010 Responsive Classroom I Summer 2011 Sitton Spelling program 2012 Civil Rights Team Supervisor, Coastal Ridge Elementary School 2009-Present Response to Intervention training Professional Learning Community School K-12 Science district representative K-12 Literacy district representative Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, IWorks, Pages, Numbers, Keynote SmartBoard technology and board tools(September 2012) Effective oral and written communication skills Community relations accreditation team member Interviewing committee team member

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
York Elementary & Middle Schools Parent Volunteer York Parent Group Volunteer Christian Education Committee Member, First Parish Church Sunday School Teacher-First Parish Church Vacation Bible School Teacher/Volunteer-First Parish Church Youth Group Volunteer/Mentor-First Parish Church Parent Volunteer-Brixham Danceworks, South Berwick, ME 2000-Present 2001-2009 Current 2003-2009 2003-2010 2009-Present 1998-Present

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Running on the beach Reading Kayaking Baking decadent desserts Wildlife enthusiast

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