Versatile Student Support teacher with a focus on individual student needs in both academic and social emotional areas of development. Over 16 years of experience in literacy development, student support and EAL teaching. Most recently participating in elementary MTSS implementation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Student Support Teacher
Shanghai Community International School
08.2023 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support systems for students in need of additional assistance.
Evaluated student performance data to inform instructional decisions and adapt lesson plans accordingly.
Utilized research-based interventions to address gaps in student understanding, improving overall mastery of course content.
Developed individualized support plans for students with special needs, ensuring academic progress and success.
Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce key concepts and provide targeted support for individual learners.
Student Support Teacher
International American School of Lagos
08.2019 - Current
Deliver small group lessons to Tier 3 support students and EAL students using high impact, research based instructional strategies
Implement MTSS model in collaboration with homeroom teachers
Create and implement Individual Learning Plans
Participate in student referral process and provide teachers with interventions and progress monitoring tools
Collaborate and empower homeroom teachers to support students in classroom
Use a variety of technology tool to support student instruction
Collect and analyze assessment data to inform student progress and instruction
Construct schedules for Student Support Instructional Assistants
Elementary Assistant Principal/Learning Support Coordinator
International School of Dakar
07.2017 - 01.2019
Promote positive caring climate of learning for students, staff and parents
Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
Observe, conduct and provide insightful feedback to encourage reflection for students and staff
Supervise Learning Support Program and teachers
Student Study Team Coordinator
Provide teachers with student interventions and progress monitoring tools
Collaborate with admissions team
Learning Support Teacher
International School of Dakar
07.2015 - 01.2017
Instruct students in grades K- 5 with academic needs
Collaborate and supervise with Learning Support instructional aides and provide training in academic resources
Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide interventions for students
Participate in student study and Learning Support referral process
Collect student data to inform instruction and inform classroom teachers and parents
Dean of Students, State Assessment Coordinator
Valley View Elementary
07.2014 - 06.2015
Student discipline
After School Activity Coordinator
Teacher observation, evaluations and staff development
Assist principal as needed
State testing coordinator
analyze student data in collaboration with homeroom teachers to inform instruction
Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
Instructional Coach
Shakopee School District
07.2012 - 06.2014
State Assessment Coordinator
District Science and Math Curriculum Coordinator
PLC Facilitator
Staff Development Coordinator
Education
Master in Educational Leadership -
Northern Arizona University
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University
09.1990 - 02.1994
Skills
Orton-Gillingham
Certification
K-12 Principal Certification
Timeline
Student Support Teacher
Shanghai Community International School
08.2023 - Current
Student Support Teacher
International American School of Lagos
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Assistant Principal/Learning Support Coordinator
International School of Dakar
07.2017 - 01.2019
Learning Support Teacher
International School of Dakar
07.2015 - 01.2017
Dean of Students, State Assessment Coordinator
Valley View Elementary
07.2014 - 06.2015
Instructional Coach
Shakopee School District
07.2012 - 06.2014
Master in Educational Leadership -
Northern Arizona University
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University
09.1990 - 02.1994
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