​Ann Hilary Bodian

a​nnie.bodian@gmail.com​ • (631) 923-6832 •​122B Sycamore Street Somerville, MA 02145

EDUCATION Brandeis University 2013 - 2014

Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Concentration

Brandeis University 2010 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies, Minor in Music
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

CERTIFICATION MA License Elementary 1-6

SEI Endorsement
Google Certified Educator Level 2

RELEVANT Acera School of Science, Creativity, and Leadership, Winchester, MA

EXPERIENCE Upper Elementary Teacher Jun 2018- Present
● Develops and implements customized curriculum, aligned to state standards
and frameworks, for special education STEAM school with high emphasis on
inquiry-based learning
● Differentiates pathways for a diverse range of learners to shared learning
objectives; supports students’ social-emotional and academic needs,
including specializing instruction for high population of students with ASD and
language based disabilities
● Collaborates with specialists to develop rich, cross-curricular projects
● Engages community members to incorporate field work into learning,
including inquiry projects with Mystic River Watershed and Wright-Locke Farm
● Incorporates social-emotional learning and acts as a role model for positive
interactions and self-regulation
● Integrates instructional technology to facilitate learning, analyze assessment
data, and create a home-school connection
● Creates and analyzes a wide range of assessments to inform instruction and
provide opportunities for diverse learners to show mastery
Summer Teacher/Course Developer Jun 2018-Present
● Leads week-long summer STEAM courses for elementary students
● Develops courses and implements original curriculum focused on hands-on
learning experiences for classes such as Storybook STEAM Projects, Mini
Med-School, Poetry and Picnics, Potion Masters, etc.
Cottage Street School, Sharon Public Schools, Sharon, MA
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher Sep 2016- Jun 2018
● Emphasized an inclusive and safe classroom by incorporating diverse
backgrounds into the curriculum
● Facilitated district-wide adoption of Lucy Calkins Curriculum by acting as a
pilot classroom, closely collaborating with literacy specialists, and mentoring
grade level colleagues
● Acted as liaison for fourth and fifth grade teams, helping to bridge curriculum
and special projects/events
● Created and led coding club focused on digital storytelling and game creation
Curriculum Developer Jun 2017- Jun 2018
● Led high quality, hands-on professional development sessions to train district
colleagues on implementation of new units and learning tools
● Designed, documented, and trained colleagues on enrichment units to
provide appropriate and engaging supports and extensions
● Created cross-curricular engineering projects and revised existing science
curriculum to include sustainable practices and understandings
● Collaborated on creation of district-wide common language for
social-emotional concepts and practices
 ​Ann Hilary Bodian
a​nnie.bodian@gmail.com​ • (631) 923-6832 •​122B Sycamore Street Somerville, MA 02145

Thai Chinese International School, Samut Prakan, Thailand

3rd Grade ​Teacher Jul 2014- Jun 2016
6th Grade ELA Teacher
● Conceived, planned, and executed reading buddy program and coffee house
poetry readings to provide students with exciting literacy opportunities outside
of the classroom
● Differentiated curriculum and employed best practices to support high
population of English Language Learners
● Led elementary math team curriculum development and documentation
● Actively participated in accreditation committee focused on
standards-alignment and curriculum development

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Sharon Education Fund Grant Recipient

AND LEADERSHIP 2018
Received funding through competitive grant application process for original project,
“Film in the Elementary Classroom” designed to engage all learners and provide
space for success outside of traditional curriculum

Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers Conference Presenter

2018
Invited to create and lead presentation for MAST annual conference based on
implementing sustainable science practices in the elementary classroom

Sharin’ Innovation Presenter

2017 and 2018
Created and led workshops for annual district-wide professional development
centered on technology and innovative teaching practices- topics included creating
virtual field trips and coaching students to be creators rather than consumers when
using technology

PROFESSIONAL Professional Development- ​ Actively seeks out and participates in professional

GROWTH development workshops covering topics such as race and identity, fostering student
choice and autonomy, supporting reluctant writers, lifting the level of text-based
discussions, and incorporating sustainable science practices

Continuing Education- ​ Enrolled in graduate studies courses at Lesley University and

Fitchburg State University to further my education and advance my teaching practice.
Topics include positive behavior interventions, critical literacy theories, and working
with students with autism

OTHER SKILLS Extensive experience with and working knowledge of Common Core Standards,
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and current best practices • Coursework in
Special Education • Google Apps for Education • Microsoft Office Suite • RtI Tiered
Intervention • Responsive Classroom • Restorative Justice • Design Thinking •
Understanding by Design Planning • Strong oral communication and presentation
skills • Extremely well-organized and reliable • Proficient in Italian
 ​Ann Hilary Bodian
a​nnie.bodian@gmail.com​ • (631) 923-6832 •​122B Sycamore Street Somerville, MA 02145

References

Heather Houle
4th Grade Teacher- Cottage Street School
Former Teammate and Mentor
hhoule@sharon​schools.net
(617)596-6729

Gerald Schoen
Principal Ying Cai International High School
Former Principal and Supervisor
geraldschoen73@outlook.com

Kati Van Sicklen

WIDA Professional Learning Specialist
Former Coworker and Teammate
knellarnold@gmail.com
(303)912-4747