Diana Isabel Roldan Restrepo
QC
Summary
With extensive educational experience in different contexts, I excel in literacy development and fostering inclusive learning environments. Leveraging skills in curriculum implementation and IEP development, I've significantly enhanced student success. My approach combines innovative instruction with effective learning assessments, showcasing my ability to elevate educational outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant in Adult Ed and Vocational Programs
Cree School Board
Regional
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
Eastmain
08.2019 - 10.2024
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education.
- Assisted general education teachers in modifying curriculum and instructional techniques for inclusive classrooms.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices such as Empower Reading, and Structured LIteracy to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- 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
Eastmain
08.2019 - 06.2020
- 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.
Homeroom Teacher Grades 4th, 5th, 6th
Wabannutao Eeyou School
Eastmain
08.2016 - 06.2019
- 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
Montreal
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/Spanish Teacher Enriched Programs
École Secondaire des Sources
Montreal West
08.2010 - 06.2011
- 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.
Education
Professional Masters of Education -
Queen's University
Kingston, ONGraduate Diploma - Education, Literacy Development Concentration
Queen’s University
01.2024
Certificate - School Management and Leadership
Harvard Business School
01.2021
B.A. - Education, English and French as Foreign Languages
Universidad de Antioquia
01.2010
Skills
- Literacy development
- Learning assessments
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Standardized test evaluation
- Professional development workshops
- IEP development and implementation
Education
Montreal, QC,true,Kingston, ON
Personal Information
Identification Number: 438 873 19 87
Languages
5,4,5
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
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Timeline
Consultant in Adult Ed and Vocational Programs
Cree School Board
10.2024 - Current
Special Education Department Head
Cree School Board
08.2019 - 10.2024
Art Specialist Mikw Chiyam Program
Wabannutao Eeyou School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Homeroom Teacher Grades 4th, 5th, 6th
Wabannutao Eeyou School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Elementary English Language Specialist
Marguerite Bourgeois School Board
04.2014 - 06.2016
Homeroom Teacher
Kativik School Board
08.2011 - 07.2013
English/Spanish Teacher Enriched Programs
École Secondaire des Sources
08.2010 - 06.2011
Professional Masters of Education -
Queen's University
Graduate Diploma - Education, Literacy Development Concentration
Queen’s University
Certificate - School Management and Leadership
Harvard Business School
B.A. - Education, English and French as Foreign Languages
Universidad de Antioquia
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