Emily Roberts

Professional Summary

Dedicated high school English teacher with 8 years of experience fostering student engagement and academic growth. Skilled in designing inclusive curricula and integrating technology to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to creating a supportive classroom environment that promotes critical thinking and creativity.

Teaching Experience

• High School English Teacher, Boston Public Schools | Boston, MA | Aug 2018 - Present

  Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for grades 9-12, increasing student participation by 25%. Integrated digital tools like Google Classroom to streamline assignments and feedback.

• English Teacher, Springfield High School | Springfield, MA | Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

  Taught AP English Literature, achieving a 90% pass rate on AP exams. Led extracurricular creative writing club, mentoring 20+ students in publishing their work.

• Substitute Teacher, Cambridge Public Schools | Cambridge, MA | Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Managed classrooms across various subjects, adapting lesson plans to maintain continuity in student learning.

Education

• Master of Education, Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 2013 - 2015

  Focus: Curriculum and Instruction

• BA in English Literature, Boston University | Boston, MA | 2009 - 2013

  Minor: Secondary Education

Professional Development

• Workshop: Integrating Technology in Education | 2022

  Learned strategies to incorporate virtual reality and interactive tools in the classroom.

• Conference: Inclusive Education Practices | 2020

  Explored methods to support diverse learners through differentiated instruction.

Projects

• Literature Podcast Series | 2023

  Created a student-led podcast series analyzing classic literature, reaching 1,000+ downloads.

• Community Reading Program | 2021

  Organized a literacy initiative for underserved students, improving reading proficiency by 15%.