Pamela M.

Santerre
spookycat85@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Woodstock Middle School Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher Computer-Technology Teacher Woodstock, CT August 2010-June 2012 August 2008-June 2010

Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning within a group environment. Developed a multimedia curriculum aligned to state standards and the Common Core Developed a MLA-based research guide for interdisciplinary use Utilized computer resources, including educational software and the Internet, to promote interactive learning. Regularly communicated with parents using email, a classroom website, and Edline online grading system. Evaluated and communicated student progress with other professionals to discuss individual student needs. Chaperoned Grade 8 Washington, DC trip Softball Coach

Tourtellotte Memorial High School Thompson, CT English Teacher August 2007- June 2008 Taught one Honors American Literature, three College Preparatory English 10 Survey courses, and one Standard English 9 Survey. Regularly communicated with parents to acknowledge superior work, problem areas, and assignments using email and a classroom website. Senior Class Advisor Diversity Club Advisor Putnam High School Long Term Substitute- Grade 9 & 10 English Auburn High School Student Teaching- Grade 9 English EDUCATION University of New England Master of Science in Education Literacy Assumption College Bachelor of Arts Major: English Concentration: Secondary Education Minor: Foundations of Western Civilizations Graduated Summa Cum Laude Additional Graduate Coursework: Lesley University Creative Writing-- Nonfiction University of Connecticut Connecticut Writing Project Summer Institute Cambridge, MA 2010 Storrs, CT 2008 Biddeford, ME (online) Anticipated Graduation: December 2012 Putnam, CT April 2007- June 2007 Auburn, MA January 2007- March 2007

Worcester, MA Graduated May 2007 Major GPA: 3.81 Cumulative GPA: 3.85

CERTIFICATIONS State of Connecticut Provisional Licensure 015 English 7-12 State of Massachusetts Initial Licensure English 8-12 State of Rhode Island Initial Licensure English 7-12 (pending) State of Connecticut Coaching certification American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, & AED certified SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Earned the ETS Recognition of Excellence Award for Praxis II: English Language, Literature, & Composition: Content Knowledge Editor of student publications at Assumption College: Thoreaus Rooster Literary Review; Profiles: 20 Years of Habitat for Humanity

Publications: Le Provocateur Articles include: Black Friday from the Retail End Fresh Assumptions Mirror Image The Phoenix Champagne High The Dirty Dozen, plus Three In Her Image Assumption College Student Newspaper December 7, 2005 Assumption College Journal of Composition Fall 2005 Assumption College Literary Magazine Spring 2005 Connecticut Writing Project Summer Institute Chapbook July 2008 RELATED EXPERIENCE J. W. Higgins Armory Museum OverKnight Staff Weight Watchers International Receptionist/Motivational Support Thompson Adventure Camp Arts & Crafts Specialist/General Group Counselor D&R Communications, LLC Sales Worcester, MA August 2005 to June 2006 Worcester, MA June 2004 to March 2009 Thompson, CT 2003-2005, 2007 Webster, MA Summers 2000-Current

INTERESTS Horseback riding Traveling Gourmet cooking Follow the Fifty model for Heart Health, sponsored by the Northeast District Department of Health

References available upon request