ALLIE H.
GROSSMAN
863 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
214.681.2392 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Fairfield University (GPA 3.95) Fairfield, CT
Master of Arts, Elementary Education August 2020
Fairfield University (GPA 3.50) Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Communication May 2019
Minor: Educational Studies/Teacher Education
Honors: Cum Laude; Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Belmonte STEAM Academy Saugus, MA
Third Grade Teacher School Year 2021-2022
• Served as a teacher for a class of 20 third-grade students
• Supported and created a new school culture and climate
• Managed a classroom that consisted of 50% English language learners
• Produced activities and materials that would improve student engagement
Douglas Waybright Elementary School Saugus, MA
First Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher School Year 2020-2021
• Managed a class of 19 first-grade students in virtual, hybrid, and in-person settings
• Adapted curriculum to be engaging and informative in a virtual format
• Proactively collaborated with parents/guardians to optimize student productivity
• Developed and implemented creative lesson plans which recognized the diversity of student learners
Nichols Elementary School Stratford, CT
Intern/Student Teacher School Year 2019-2020
• Served as a substitute and teaching assistant for grades K-6 and specials (art, music, gym, library)
• Served as student teacher for eighteen, second-grade students
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans which recognized the diversity of student learners
• Created voice-over powerpoint lessons and read aloud videos and participated in zoom sessions during virtual
learning
Cesar Batalla School Bridgeport, CT
Teacher’s Assistant School Years 2017-2019
• Developed read aloud and word study lesson plans and individually taught lessons to small groups
• Fostered the learning of a chosen student through individualized activities targeted at student’s needs
• Assisted first grade teachers with activities and assignments within the classroom
• Facilitated group and individual learning by engaging directly with students
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Camp Stevenson-Witawentin Richmond, MA
Camp Counselor Summers 2016, 2017, 2018
• Directly responsible for and group leader of underprivileged girls ranging in age from 5-14
• Planned and facilitated activities in the areas of literacy, art, and science to reduce summer learning loss
• Voted 2016 Counselor of the Year by staff
Tiger Kicks Martial Arts Plano, TX
Lead After School Teacher January – July 2015
• Responsible for managing up to 30 children in after school activities
• Assisted children with homework and structured games, and organized event calendar
Liberty High School Frisco, TX
Key Club Volunteer Program School Years 2013-2014
• Supported a group of children with emotional and physical disabilities during parent meetings
• Developed interactive activities to engage, educate, and entertain children in the group
ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Fairfield Random Acts of Kindness Club – President (2018-2019), Vice President (2017-2018), Member (2015-2017);
Volunteer in multiple Fairfield University programs, including: Thanksgiving Basket Brigade (delivering meals to the
underprivileged); Teddy Bears for Kids (collecting donations for hospitalized children); and Legacy Lunch (supporting
incoming freshmen families)
SKILLS
CPR Certified; Proficient with Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, ST Math, i-Ready, and other technologies
