CANDICE ANTONELLIS

cantonellis@bostonrenaissance.org
GOAL STATEMENT
It is my goal as an elementary education teacher to instill in all of my students a love and
excitement of learning. It is my obligation to provide the best possible education to all of my
students in a way that is meaningful and appropriate to each child. Not only will I work to
develop each students academic abilities, I will develop and foster their social emotional skills.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have spent the majority of my educational career perfecting and implementing rigorous,
highly effective instructional practices to improve academic performance for all scholars. I
am skilled at improving student performance in mathematics and literacy.
I am focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators to provide
the best education for all students.
I am a caring, yet firm educator who is able to identify and resolve challenging classroom
situations by implementing strategic management and effective discipline.
SKILLS
Trained in DIBELS, Keys to Literacy, iReady
Math and Literacy, Text Talk, Project Read,
Framing Your Thoughts, and Reciprocal
Teaching
Common Core State Standards Trained
Implement Harcourt Reading Curriculum &
Eureka Math

Mathematics Expert for the Third Grade

Team
Enthusiastic and student centered
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate with
Elementary Education endorsement

WORK HISTORY
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School - Hyde Park, MA
09/2007 - Current
Design and implement rigorous lesson plans in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and
Writing.
Created Science Units based on Next Generation and Common Core State Standards.
Adapt teaching methods and materials based upon individual students learning needs.
Instruct students using daily whole group and small group instruction in Reading and Math.
Regularly communicate with parents and guardians to discuss children's academic and
emotional needs.
Designed scope and sequence, lesson plans, and testing schedule for third grade teachers
as the mathematics expert.
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School - Hyde Park, MA
Instructed students individually, in small groups, and whole group.

09/2002 - 08/2006

Created and implemented lessons in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet all students' needs.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Building Substitute
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School - Hyde Park, MA
09/2001 - 08/2002
Instructed students in K1-8 individually and in groups in all subject areas.
Implemented lesson plans provided by classroom teachers.
Learned and implemented classroom and behavior management strategies.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and
teacher training workshops.
Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Special Education One-to-One Aid
Newton Public Schools - Newton, MA
09/2000 - 09/2001
Acted as a mentor and guide to a student on an Individualized Education Plan.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Taught daily small reading groups in second grade classroom.
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Literacy
University of New England - Biddeford, ME
Emphasis in Literacy

2015

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education

University of Maine in Orono - Orono, ME
Emphasis in Elementary Education

1999

REFERENCES
References available upon request.
PERSONAL INFORMATION AND INTERESTS
I am mommy to the most amazing, wonderful twins!
I love to be outside walking, running, hiking or lounging.
I have traveled a great deal and look forward to more trips once my twins get a little
older.
I love to be with friends and family, it doesn't matter what we are doing, as long as it's
together!