Tessa DeSilva

tessa.desilva@gmail.com
Education
University of New England, Biddeford Maine, Anticipated May 2015
Master of Science in Inclusion Education, Grade Point Average 4.0
University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, Maine, May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (k-8 certification) with
concentration in Language Arts, 3.2 Grade Point Average

Certifications
Educational Technician I, II, III, NCLB
C.R.C Approval
DOE 020 Elementary Education

August 31 2011-February 2nd, 2016

March 6th 2010- March 6th 2015
September 23rd, 2011- July 1st, 2013

Teaching Experience
RSU 23: Fairfield School, Young School and Dayton Consolidated November 2011-present

Educational Technician III

Work one-on-one with students in math, reading, writing and specials

Assist in the classroom with students with special needs

Assessed Students in writing, math and reading

Organized, planned and implemented lessons for small groups and one to one
instructions

Adapted and differentiated lessons within the classroom for students

Skillin Elementary School, South Portland, Maine
Jan.May 2011
Student Teacher

Lead Investigations Math to 24 fourth graders

Integrated language arts and social studies in a unit about inventions

Taught based upon the school curriculum and state standards

Participated in parent/teacher conferences, IEPs, and 504 meetings

Mallet School, Farmington, Maine
America Reads, America Counts Tutor

Tutored 20 kindergarteners in reading and math

Sept. 2010-Dec. 2010

Dixfield Schools, Dixfield Maine

Sept 2008-May 2009
Partnership for Success Tutor
Tutored high school students in math, English, Science, Social Studies and
Spanish
Tutored 20 eight graders in an afterschool program for social studies, English and
science.

Mallet School, Farmington, Maine

Sept. 2009-Dec 2009
Practicum Teacher
Taught 22 kindergarteners reading, writing, and math
Assisted in Teaching basic typing skills
Mallet School, Farmington, Maine
Kindergarten Helper
Assisted with classroom activities
Helped children with math and writing
Read aloud with students during rest time

School Years: 2006-2008

Human Development Experiences

Saco Biddeford Savings

June 2013-August 2014
Seasonal Teller

Completed teller duties throughout the day

Provide information to clients regarding bank services

Saco Parks and Rec
September-October 2013
Youth Field Hockey Coach k-6 grade

Co-Lead Kindergarten-Second Grade Practices once a week

Provide a safe environment for children to learn field hockey skills

Lead drills with 36 k-6 graders
Saco Spirit
June 2012- August 2012
Administrated Assistant

Organized meetings and assisted in planning of events

Lead and managed volunteers during events

Promoted the organization and continued ongoing communication with the

community about upcoming events
Hidden Valley Camp
Summers 2008-2011
Counselor/Program Director
Ropes course, sports and cabin counselor
Oversaw Ropes, Sports and Cabin Counselors
Trained counselors in basic counseling jobs
Created and implemented a returning training routine
Mt. Blue High
J.V Tennis Coach

Organized practices for 20 high school girls

Organized Matches for 20 high school girls

Assisted with Varsity practices and matches

Spring 2009-2010

Trainings
Safety Care Re-certification
Social Story writing
Hazard Communication Training
Text Complexity & Smarter Balance Training
Reading Workshop Model Training
NEACURH regional conference for Residence Hall Associations
Diversity Conference: Immigration in Maine
Leadershape: Leading/Living with Integrity
Diversity Conference: Poverty
Technology in the Classroom
Diversity Conference: Autism

April 2014
February 2014
September 2013
February 2013
March 2012
November 2010
November 2010
May 2010
October 2010
October 2009
November 2007

Hobbies
Photography, Running, Tennis, Hiking, Reading, Planning Events for Saco Spirit,
Babysitting

References
Upon Request