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Beth Saunders

Summary

Dynamic K-12 Learning Strategies Coordinator at Selwyn House School, adept at fostering collaborative relationships and implementing evidence-based strategies to enhance student success. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and project coordination, I effectively developed Student Success Plans and facilitated professional development, significantly improving educational outcomes for diverse learners.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

K-12 Learning Strategies Coordinator

Selwyn House School
09.2012 - Current


  • Frequent communication with teachers, parents and outside specialists regarding students' learning profiles
  • Effectively collaborate with Learning Strategists to ensure student's academic and social emotional needs are being support
  • Responsible for the creation and review of Student Success Plans
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding specific learning profiles
  • Provide specific, evidence-based strategies to help support teachers managing challenging behaviours
  • Coordinator team meetings with parents, teachers and outside professionals
  • Consistently follow up with families of students with specific needs
  • Organize professional development opportunities to help support teachers
  • Run workshops pertaining to relevant educational topics, such as SEL, Neurodiversity, etc.


Grade 3&4 Elementary Teacher

Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Efficiently implemented an engaging and innovative curriculum in an all girls' classroom
  • Created flexible lessons to meet a variety of learners' needs
  • Established and maintained a highly professional relationship with parents.
  • Received exemplary feedback from Head of School, Junior School Director and parents
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues to ensure material taught was in conjunction with specific subject matter taught in higher grades
  • Responsible for all homeroom duties, as well as report card responsibilities
  • Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
  • Certified teacher within the province of Quebec.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.

Elementary Teacher Grades 4-6

Merle Levine Academy
09.2006 - 06.2010
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Responsible for the planning and implementation of curriculum across all three grades.
  • Required to modify or make specific accommodations to lessons for a student's learning profile.
  • Created and implemented the IEPs for all homeroom students, according to Ministry specifications.
  • Maintained a professional rapport among staff and parents.
  • Certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Public and Private School Supply Teacher

Sunnyside Elementary and Bridgeway Academy
09.2004 - 06.2005
  • Employed as an supply teacher for children with multiple exceptionalities.
  • Incorporated the school's specific guidelines to help students function with their specific learning disability
  • Implemented pre-designed lesson plans as instructed by the homeroom teacher
  • Certified teacher in Nova Scotia

Education

M.Ed Educational Psych. Concentration in Inclusive - Educational Psychology

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05-2027

Specialist in Special Education - Education

York University
Toronto, None
05-2009

Bachelor of Education - Education

Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC
05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Bishop's University
Sherbrooke
05-2003

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Task prioritization
  • Building professional connections
  • Project coordination
  • Discretion and confidentiality

Timeline

K-12 Learning Strategies Coordinator

Selwyn House School
09.2012 - Current

Grade 3&4 Elementary Teacher

Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School
09.2010 - 06.2012

Elementary Teacher Grades 4-6

Merle Levine Academy
09.2006 - 06.2010

Public and Private School Supply Teacher

Sunnyside Elementary and Bridgeway Academy
09.2004 - 06.2005

M.Ed Educational Psych. Concentration in Inclusive - Educational Psychology

McGill University

Specialist in Special Education - Education

York University

Bachelor of Education - Education

Bishop's University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Bishop's University

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