1. JenniferSea Booras
52 NantasketAvenue,Hull, MA 02045 - 617-686-1038 (C) - jseabooras@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Innovative early Childhood educator with two years public school integrated special education
kindergarten and two summers prekindergarten experience applying for early childhood teaching
position. Approachteachinginclusively with crosscurricular themes. Eight yearsin additional areas of
education including managing after school program. Write successful grants and experienced with
on-line fund-raising.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Manages diverse classroompopulations Thoroughknowledge of early childhood
Experience in ABA approach & discrete assessment
trials Work effectively with parents, and staff
Write & implement IEPs Subscriber levelmember Academy Of
Orton-Gillingham Practioners& Educators
LICENSURE
Early Childhood Education (MA) exp. 3/25/17
Teacher of YoungChildren with SpecialNeeds (MA) exp. 3/25/17
EDUCATION
Lesley College 1994
Early Childhood Education
Cambridge, MA
Additional certification, YoungChildrenwith SpecialNeeds, GPA 3.83
Chamberlyne Jr. College 1987
Associate of Arts: Fashion Design
Boston, MA
Senior Designer of the Year, GPA 3.70
George Washington University 1983
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Washington , DC
Minor, AmericanLiterature, GPA 3.60
ACHIEVEMENTS
Material/Curriculum Development
Create numerous inclusive literature based crosscurricular units
Student Progress Conferences
Conduct parent conferences, go over educational plans promoting students' educational/social
development.
EXPERIENCE
Hingham Public Schools July 2014 to August 2015
Prekindergarten Teacher, Summer-Extended School Year Program
Hingham, MA
Create predictable routines and cross curricular thematic units, using books, math and art projects,
addressing 3-5 year old special needs students' IEP objectives. Provide paraprofessionals rubrics to
measure daily progress. Develop and implement IEP learning accommodations. Write weekly
newsletter, email and write progressreportsto parents over 2 summer programs.
Hingham Public Schools September 2012 to June 2016
Kindergarten-Third Grade Paraprofessional Teacher
Hingham, MA
Adapt daily lesson plans to needs of first-third grade children 2013-2015. Facilitate daily lesson plans
using ABA approach and discrete trials with severe special needs kindergartners 2012 & 2015 school
years.

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Hingham & Hull Public Schools September 2011to June 2012
Elementary Public School Substitute Teacher
Followed and supplemented daily lesson plans while managing Prekindergarten through fifth grade
and special education classes.
Old Colony Montessori September 2000 to June 2004
After School Teacher
Hingham, MA
Managed afterschool program for 2.9 to 8 year olds; planned all curriculum and activities. Balanced
the children's educational and recreational needs. Fostered creativity with thematic units and art
projects.
Chelsea Public Schools September 1998 to June 2000
Integrated Special Education Kindergarten Teacher
Chelsea, MA
Implemented curriculum and adapted to meet the needs of special education, and ELL students
using thematic, cross curricular, inclusionary approach. Challenged regular education students
academically and socially to accept individual differences and serve as role models. Utilized state and
local curriculum frameworks. Developed and implemented IEPs, accommodating to further
students' individualized goals.
Wellesley PublicSchools September 1997 to June 1998
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Wellesley,MA
Adapted curriculum accommodating developmental delays and behavioralissues. Used Project Read
and Reading Interventionstrategiesto promote students' reading skills.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2003 to August 2011
Bookkeeping, Management
Administrated family run constructionbusiness. Utilized QuickBooksproficiently. Researched,
applied, receivedand administered grant of 10,000 fromMaine Technology Institute for companies'
environmentalgrowing aid. Certified company built house through Energy Star program.
Grow! Boston magazine January 2016 to Current
Associate Editor, & Contributor
Sudbury, MA
Workedon severalarticlesand edited spring online and first summer print edition of magazine
dedicatedto sustainable growing and responsible distribution of food. Focussed on effortsthat involve
and educate children and schools about the health and taste benefits of growing your own local food.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
June 2009to August 2014
Ran successfulon-line fund-raising and informational website (www.bringpaulahome.org) and served
as friends' Conservator after sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury. Raised 30,000 in donations in 10
days, using PayPal and Twitter with PR help from many dedicated friends. Brought back to
Massachusetts by air ambulance to receive proper care and be near family and friends. Applied for
and receivedstate funds (ABI waiver ) to convert her home for handicapped use.