ARIANNE Q.

O’CONNOR
Certification___________________________________________________________________________ _______
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Visual Arts, Pre K-8: Initial License, Massachusetts License #: 446816 / MEPID# 52510995 (October 2013)
Visual Arts, 5-12: Initial License, Massachusetts License #: 446816 / MEPID# 52510995 (October 2013
Early Childhood, PreK-2: Preliminary (March 2022)
Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8: Preliminary (March 2022)
Moderate Disabilities, 5-12: Preliminary (March 2022)

Education______________________________________________________________________ _______
TUFTS UNIVERSITY & THE SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON May 2013
Master of Art in Teaching, Art Education, certification in PreK-8 & 5-12 (GPA 3.82)
EMMANUEL COLLEGE, Boston, MA December 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy (GPA 3.5)

Relevant Work Experience________________________________________________ ____ _____________

JOYCE KILMER K-8 (Boston Public Schools) Paraprofessional, K2 Inclusion November 2022 – Present
• Assisted Lead Teacher in Implementing District learning goals and objectives for students with and without Moderate
Disabilities, in alignment with state frameworks
• Provide small-group instruction to all students, including those diagnosed with Moderate cognitive delays to ensure
understanding and progress in the general curriculum as outlined per their individual educational plan goals (IEP)
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Created and designed an atmosphere where all students feel capable and empowered through use of social-emotional space
(THINK SPACE) by introducing and implementing Zones of Regulation strategies to assist their ability to Identify, self-
regulate, and articulate their social-emotional state through various Open Circle Curriculum Lessons and Read Aloud
• Initiated and worked cohesively with all team members – Lead Teacher, Inclusion Specialists, ABA Coordinator, ABA
Teacher and Administrators - to ensure that a Behavior Support Plan be created, implemented, and maintained for the safety
and progress of a student in classroom that exhibited difficulty maintaining on task and regulating to access curriculum for
academic success
• Assist with developing and implement curriculum goals
• Continuously collaborates as a motivated team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond
to student needs

JOYCE KILMER K-8 (Boston Public Schools) Long Term Substitute, Paraprofessional, K0/K1 ABA September 2022 – Nov. 2022
• Assisted Lead Teacher in Implementing District learning goals and objectives for student with Severe Disabilities, in
alignment with state frameworks
• Provided small-group instruction to students diagnosed with Moderate to Severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding
and progress in the general curriculum as outlined per their individual educational plans (IEP)
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Additionally, develop and implement curriculum, then collect and analyze student work to assure progress and development.
• Collaborated as a motivated team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student
needs for modification

JOYCE KILMER K-8 (Boston Public Schools) Long Term Substitute, Lead Teacher, K0/K1 Inclusion Oct. 2021 – June 2022
• Implemented District learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks,
• Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with Moderate to Severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and
progress in the general curriculum
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely
and regular progress reports on student development.
• Retain consistent communication with team members including our ABA Director/Coordinator, COSE, SLP, OT, ABAs
and Inclusion Specialists to advocate for and ensure students progress so that individual needs were being addressed
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Additionally, develop and implement curriculum enriched in cultural diversity
• Collect and analyze student work to assure progress and development
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 • Collaborated as a motivated team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student
needs for modification
• Maintained and developed consistent communicative relationships with students families/caregivers to ensure student
progress and a strong foundational relationship within our school community
• Incorporated and introduced social emotional concepts and support through whole and small group lessons using Open
Circle Curriculum and various activities on a daily basis

Mass Audubon Pathways to Nature Boston Nature Center Substitute Teacher, Boston, MA September 2019 – March 2020
• Assist Preschool Director and Teachers in all classroom activities; instructional time spending 2 or more hours daily
outdoors with the students during all seasons, except in high winds, extreme cold, rain or sleet
• Provided a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children both indoor and outdoor settings
• Help support a curriculum that reflects the needs of the children, the standards for early childhood education and the
mission of Mass Audubon
• Follow Pathway to Nature Preschool Behavior Management Plan and all other preschool regulations
• Help maintain the physical environment by contributing to housekeeping tasks as needed/requested

BCYF Ohrenberger Community Center Preschool Teacher, Part Time, Boston, MA September 2017 – March 2020
• Assist Preschool Director and Teachers in all classroom activities carrying out daily curriculum for student body of 25
preschool children
• Designed and implemented age appropriate whole and small group instruction
• Assist Preschool Director and Teachers in all classroom activities
• Help maintain the physical environment by contributing to housekeeping tasks as needed/requested
• Provided a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children throughout the urban campus access

POTATO HILL POETRY, Guest Artist @ Summer Creative Writing Camp, Natick, MA July 2013
• Designed art lessons to coincide with poet/owner Andrew Green focus of poetry workshop (i.e. bookbinding,
bookmaking, printmaking)

ANGIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Visual Art Internship, Grades K-5, Newton, MA September 2012 – June 2013
• Design and implement curriculum increasing multicultural Art Education for students in Kindergarten to 5 grade. th

• Attend Newton Public School District Fine Art Department meetings

• Discuss student expectations with cooperating teacher Mrs. Deborah Kramer to implement and develop assessment
criteria before, during and after each lesson plan
• Observe K-5 classroom practices to obtain further insight into student life and participation outside the art room
• Assist cooperating teacher Mrs. Deborah Kramer in all classroom activities
• Coordinated and planned field trip for the entire First Grade to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Assist in planning and implementing annual district art show
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Boston, MA. Visual Art Educator September 2012 – December 2012
• Instructor for extracurricular Saturday studio art classes for students in age range of 5-8 years old
• Utilized and implemented VTS strategies while conducting Museum gallery tours as part of lesson routines
• Implemented a variety of artistic media skills through lessons designed and influenced by current Artwork in the
Museums Permanent and Rotating/Visiting collections and exhibitions

BPS RUSSELL SCHOOL FAMILY ARTS NIGHT, Dorchester, MA October 24, 2012
• Planned and organized community art night at William E. Russell Elementary School (Boston Public School)
• Designed artistic flyers to advertise this event for distribution purposes within Russell School and local
community (these were created in both English and Spanish for the schools multicultural population)
• Participated in volunteer program provided by Tufts University in affiliation with the School of the
Museum of Fine Arts to prepare for the event
• Coordinated art activities for the elementary students of the Russell School and their families.

CHICKERING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Visual Art Teacher Intern, K-5, Dover, MA October 2010 - March 2012
• Incorporate DESE Massachusetts Curriculum Guidelines into classroom through carrying out teachers lesson plans
• Worked to improve and encourage group participation and cooperation while differentiating instruction to
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 accommodate various needs of students
• Aid in teaching Art History to students through various artistic techniques and lessons
• Aid in developing each students knowledge of artistic materials at age their appropriate levels
• Experienced development of the entire school’s year end art show to showcase each students progress through the
academic year

PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Au Pair/Personal Assistant, Dover, MA October 2004 - September 2012

• Collaborated with Early Intervention specialists for the family’s two adopted children, developing language and
physical development for both Aid in the educational, mental and physical development of the family’s four
children
• Develop methods to control conflicts between siblings, as well as techniques to avoid situations of rebellion
towards authority
• Work extensively with each child to integrate creative arts into playtime, including artistic development and
exploration of their creative imaginations and strengths
• Incorporate proper communication skills and morals within all activities while working with the children in order to
prepare them for future situations
• Develop excellent organizational skills through maintaining various household duties

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA Art Therapy Intern, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit January 2005 – May 2005
• Assisted Recreational Therapist supervisors in group therapy sessions that incorporated all patients’ emotional,
mental and physical needs
• Helped facilitate the identification of positive coping and leisure skills to aide patients in their recovery
• Conducted Art Therapy groups on a weekly schedule with both elementary and adolescent patients as an
introduction to alternative forms of therapy
• Aided patients in their individual programs to return to outpatient care and apply the skills they have learned to
their lives outside of the Inpatient Unit
• Aided with the goals of the Inpatient Unit to help each patient meet their socialization, self esteem, independence,
and safety needs

Memberships and Community Involvement __________________ ____________________________ __________

Green City Growers – Continuing Partnership with BPS
Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism – received grant/application for Inclusive Playground Communication Board
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA)
Unbound Visual Arts, Inc., Allston, MA
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Animal Rescue League of Boston – Volunteer
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton – Volunteer

Student Art Exhibits_____________________________________________________________________ _

Visual Art Winter Exhibit at Newton Public Schools Education Center, Newton, MA.
• Fifth Grade Student Artwork from my lesson “Repousse and Chase” taught at student teaching site Angier Elementary
School. This work is currently on display until April 12, 2013.
Art Education Festival, School of The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
• Set-up Installation and Display of artwork completed by First, Second and Fifth Grade students from student teaching site
Angier Elementary School in program exhibit at university gallery space. This work is currently on display until April 26, 2013.
Massachusetts Art Education Association, Elementary Art Show, Massachusetts Transportation Building, Boston, MA
• 20 Pieces of First and Fifth Grade Art from students at Angier Elementary School on exhibit in state sponsored show,
highlighting students in K-8 grade levels. This work will be on display from June-August 2013.

Skills and Qualifications_ ____________________________________________________________ ____

• Fine Art: Mixed Media, Two and Three Dimensional Design, Sculpture, Printmaking, Bookbinding
• Personal Interests in Special Education, Psychology, Travel, Alpine skiing

References furnished upon request