Patricia Cummings
About Patricia Cummings
Patricia Cummings is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Boston and an Elementary Educator at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. She has a background in education with experience in various teaching roles and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.
Work at UMass Boston
Patricia Cummings has been serving as a Teaching Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2017. In this role, she engages with students and contributes to the academic environment of the university. Her responsibilities include facilitating learning and supporting students in their educational pursuits.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Cummings holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Saint Anselm College. Additionally, she earned a Montessori Diploma specializing in Upper Elementary education from the North American Montessori Center (NAMC) in 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both traditional and Montessori teaching methodologies.
Background in Education
Cummings has extensive experience in the field of education. She worked as a Boat House Educator at Merrohawke Nature School from 2008 to 2010. Following this, she served as a Montessori Teacher for Upper Elementary at River Valley Charter School from 2010 to 2017. Since 2014, she has been an Elementary Educator at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Professional Experience Timeline
Patricia Cummings began her professional journey in education at Merrohawke Nature School, where she worked for two years. She then transitioned to River Valley Charter School, where she spent seven years as a Montessori Teacher. In 2014, she joined the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and has been there for ten years. Her current role at UMass Boston has been ongoing for seven years.