Diana Isabel Roldan Restrepo
QC
Summary
Professional educator with proven expertise in developing and implementing personalized learning plans. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and adapting to changing needs, ensuring effective team dynamics and student success. Strong background in curriculum and literacy development, classroom management, and inclusive education practices. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Wabannutao Eeyou School
- Led RTI meetings supporting teachers with curriculum development to reach educational target goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices such as Empower Reading, and Structured LIteracy to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Pioneered several literacy programs and initiatives to support students success.
Sec 5 English Teacher Enriched Program
École Secondaire des Sources
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English and Spanish curriculum for multiple classes.
Consultant in Adult Ed and Vocational Programs
Cree School Board
10.2024 - Current
- Analyzed students files to determine eligibility to vocational programs.
- Liaised with student and educational department team to better understand customer pre-requisites and recommend appropriate educational pathways.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote vocational programs and student success in the adult sector.
- Administered and corrected GDTs.
Special Education Department Head
Cree School Board
08.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education.
- Assisted general education teachers in modifying curriculum and instructional techniques for inclusive classrooms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess students'' needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress for improved outcomes.
- Coordinated services among various professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and neuropsychologists to ensure holistic support for students.
Art Specialist Mikw Chiyam Program
Wabannutao Eeyou School
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Increased visibility of the art program by organizing community outreach events and workshops.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
Homeroom Teacher grades 4th, 5th, 6th
Wabannutao Eeyou School
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.
- Organized extracurricular activities and clubs to enhance student engagement in the school community beyond academics.
Elementary English Language Specialist
Marguerite Bourgeois School Board
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Boosted language retention by creating engaging games and activities focused on vocabulary acquisition and grammar usage.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment conducive to open discussions about cultural differences without prejudice or bias concerns.
Homeroom Teacher
Kativik School Board
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, providing additional support to help them succeed academically.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons to increase relevancy and aid students in making connections between topics learned in class and their everyday lives.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
English Specialist
Canadian School/ Colegio Canadiense
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Incorporated project-based learning experiences into the curriculum, promoting critical thinking skills and real-world connections.
- Gathered feedback from students and made recommendations to improve training.
Teaching Practicum Grade 1
Institución Educativa Francisco Miranda
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Gained hands on experience on teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Pioneered, implemented, developed and document an emergent writing research project with the students to foster their literacy skills.
- Optimized classroom management techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment that encouraged student engagement.
Part-time English specialist
Colegio Cumbres
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and engaging activities.
- Continually adapted instructional materials to align with ever-evolving state standards and guidelines for English language arts education.
Part-time English teacher
CIS
11.2008 - 11.2008
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Education, Literacy Development Concentration
Queen’s University
01.2024
Certificate - School Management and Leadership
Harvard Business School
01.2021
Certificat de Qualification - Enseignement, sciences cognitives
Université de Montreal
01.2015
B.A. - Education, English and French as Foreign Languages
Universidad de Antioquia
01.2010
B.A. - Education, English as a Second Language
Sherbrooke University
01.2008
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Proficient in computer software
- Knowledgeable in online education programs
- Highly motivated
- Passionate about students' holistic well-being
- Dynamic communication skills
- Experience with curriculum expectations
- Knowledge of Special Education Programs
- IEP development and implementation
- Trained in literacy development strategies
- Knowledge of evidence-based reading intervention programs
- Knowledge of vocational training
- Knowledge of adult education programs in Quebec
- Special education expertise
Coursesandseminars
- Empower Reading Program: Decoding and Spelling
- Reading For the Love of It, East York-Scarborough Reading Association, 01/01/23, Toronto
- Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change, Michigan University, Online, 01/01/20
- SPEAQ Seminar, SPEAQ, Montreal, 01/01/19
- Trauma Strategies for Resolving the Impact of PSD, Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute, Ottawa, 01/01/18
- Achieving Excellence for Canadian Indigenous Canadian Learners, Solution Tree, Montreal, 01/01/17
Personal Information
Identification Number: 438 873 19 87
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Consultant in Adult Ed and Vocational Programs
Cree School Board
10.2024 - Current
Art Specialist Mikw Chiyam Program
Wabannutao Eeyou School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Special Education Department Head
Cree School Board
08.2016 - Current
Homeroom Teacher grades 4th, 5th, 6th
Wabannutao Eeyou School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Elementary English Language Specialist
Marguerite Bourgeois School Board
04.2014 - 06.2016
Homeroom Teacher
Kativik School Board
08.2011 - 07.2013
English Specialist
Canadian School/ Colegio Canadiense
01.2010 - 08.2010
Teaching Practicum Grade 1
Institución Educativa Francisco Miranda
01.2009 - 11.2009
Part-time English specialist
Colegio Cumbres
01.2009 - 04.2009
Part-time English teacher
CIS
11.2008 - 11.2008
Certificate - School Management and Leadership
Harvard Business School
Certificat de Qualification - Enseignement, sciences cognitives
Université de Montreal
B.A. - Education, English and French as Foreign Languages
Universidad de Antioquia
B.A. - Education, English as a Second Language
Sherbrooke University
Resource Teacher
Wabannutao Eeyou School
Sec 5 English Teacher Enriched Program
École Secondaire des Sources
Graduate Diploma - Education, Literacy Development Concentration
Queen’s University
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