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Caren Nagao

Summary

I see myself as a dynamic educator with a proven track record at SD6, having moved several times between support services and elementary regular class for over 36 years. As a seasoned teacher, I have developed a grab bag of skills and activities for dealing with the quick changes associated with work as a TTOC, especially at the elementary level.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Teacher

SD6
09.1992 - 06.2025
  • Utilized varied teaching and assessment practices to meet diverse individual needs;
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design educational materials that support curriculum objectives.
  • Communicated successfully with multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of all students;
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment, including students, parents, and colleagues as supports;
  • Expanded and embraced knowledge and skill sets as recommended or required, for example, regarding current technology, best teaching practices, and IEP development .
  • Worked as a team member with all staff to promote workplace wellness through kindness, professionalism, acceptance and encouragement and an understanding of mental health.

Student Support Services Teacher

SD6
03.1989 - 06.2008
  • Completed school level assessments and observations and collated data for instruction;
  • Developed Individualized Education Plans to support diverse student needs;
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and staff to enhance student learning outcomes;
  • Supported the development of individual roles of team members included in the IEPs;
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary for effectiveness;
  • Utilized technology to teach students, collate data, communicate with multidisciplinary team members, write IEPs and formulate timetables for several Educational Assistants.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Special Education

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
12-1988

Skills

  • A dedication to developing critical and creative thinking skills, a growth mindset and an attitude of Kaa Whiitchiitoyaahk (to take care of each other, in Cree)
  • A strong work ethic which includes sharing of resources, encouraging students, colleagues and parents, and spending extra time ensuring that lessons are creative, dynamic, culturally relevant, and connected to past experiences;
  • A commitment to equity, inclusion, fun, and personalized support;
  • An emphasis on real life applications of student learning;
  • Motivation to inspire students, staff and parents to develop Indigenous inspired, place-based curiosity, skills, and understandings;
  • An emphasis on community at all levels
  • A dedication to Truth and Reconciliation

Languages

French
Limited Working
Michif
Elementary

Timeline

Primary Teacher

SD6
09.1992 - 06.2025

Student Support Services Teacher

SD6
03.1989 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Education - Special Education

University of Alberta

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