Kelly J. Hagymasi 93 McGuinness Street 860-459-8469 Torrington, CT 06790 kelly23j@msn.com OBJECTIVE To obtain an elementary teaching position in a regular classroom for grades K through 6. EDUCATION Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Bachelor of Science in Education 2001 * Subject major: History * Dean's List CERTIFICATION 005 State of Connecticut Initial Educator Elementary, Grades 1-6 (as of 7/1/03 includes K) BEST Program completed 9/04 Provisional certificate TEACHING EXPERIENCE Forbes School Torrington, CT Teacher Grade 1 2006-Present Grade 2 2005-2006 Grade 1 Transitional 2004-2005 Long Term Substitute * First grade 9/04-11/04 * Kindergarten 12/04-present Mary P. Hinsdale School Winsted, CT Teacher 2002 - 2004 * Organized and taught first grade curriculum in a regular education classroom * Accommodated the needs of autistic and socially emotional disordered students integrated into the regular classroom LANGUAGE ARTS: conducted time structured leveled reading groups daily - collaborated with LIFT reading teacher daily - provided daily read alouds (Using Nancy Boyle's seven reading strategies) used Debbie Miller guidelines when conducting read alouds - led whole reading group discussions including Big Books - brainstormed using KWL charts, Venn diagrams, and story webs - established comprehension and reading strategies - generated follow-up reading activities -designed puppets for role playing - organized buddy reading - scheduled daily silent reading sessions - managed conferences with students for assessment of reading strategies on a weekly basis - directed independent reading through leveled selections - conducted word wall word lessons - incorporated reading and writing strategies relating to math problems - prepared centers WRITING: - modeled writing strategies using Lucy Calkins writing workshop lessons - demonstrated Sensory writing - taught time, character, setting, problem, and solution - administered Narrative writing prompts - conducted journal writing for science and reading - wrote responses to Big Book reading selections - coordinated computer-assisted sentence construction - shared writing with peers ASSESSMENTS: DRA - analyzed and interpreted data from running records - Dolch word lists mastery - reading and writing conferences - writing prompts - rubics - cloze passages - fall and spring math assessments based on Connecticut mastery tests MATHEMATICS: developed math instruction according to Connecticut State Standards using Growing with Mathematics Program - taught for conceptual understanding and skill reinforcement - differential instruction - connected math and literature during lessons - generated real-life math experiences - led whole class instruction - organized collaborative grouping - set up small group remedial instruction - developed math packets for instruction - used manipulatives - launched computer activities based on topics covered - utilized visual aides - conducted centers Kelly J. Hagymasi page 2 93 McGuinness Street 860-309-0444 Torrington, CT 06790 kelly23j@msn.com SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE: developed instructional packets and journals - incorporated mathematical concept of measurement during plant unit - conducted hands-on experiments incorporating scientific method - led discussions and read alouds - discussed holidays during every month emphasizing cultural diversity FOSTERED PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: produced weekly newsletters about objectives covered in class - held ongoing parent conferences - scheduled Friday read alouds - collaborated with parents to meet the child's learning needs PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION: attended grade level team meetings and informal meetings with school specialists - student assisted team - PPT's - provided input regarding building issues - participated in PTO "Reading under the Big Top" and school science fair Committee Membership * Safety committee * Scheduling committee * Discipline committee RELATED EXPERIENCE Torrington Historical Society Torrington, CT Internship 2000-2001 * Developed a concept-based local history unit plan * Collaborated with district classroom teachers, instructional supervisors, technology teachers and media specialists on its implementation ADDITIONAL SKILLS American Sign Language Public singing Theater