Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
References
Teacher

Julie Reed

Inclusion Coach/Teacher
Wetaskiwin,Alberta

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Inclusion Coach with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of IPP's, BSP's, SST's, and differentiated learning. Proficient in employing effective communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts with teachers, EA's and parents to build collaborative and supportive learning opportunities. Dedicated to inspire implementation of research based educational tools, fostering academic achievement. with focus on individual student needs. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills through data-based interventions and connections

Up-to-date on latest curriculum (piloted ELA/ MATH/SCI/ PEW) and resources. Consulted for Alberta Ed to review K-Gr. 6 ELA & Math. Competent at performing independently as well as strong collaboration as a member of teaching team including 10 years of mentoring teachers. Participated in numerous design and review teams for FVSD with creating common assessments, leading PD, new report card design and review, and new resource facilitation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Inclusion Coach

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Submitted multi-disciplinary team referrals such as OT, PT, SLP, and neuro-psycho-educational assessments along with coordinated team/teacher meeting
  • Coordinated communication between general education teachers, special education staff, parents, and administrators to streamline the inclusion process.
  • Facilitated small group data-based literacy and numeracy interventions, targeting skill gaps and reinforcing key concepts for increased comprehension.
  • Coordinated 15 EA schedules, intervention training, and programming, supporting students with diverse learning needs.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Supported teachers in creating BSP's to support behavioral goals for systematically dysregulated students.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Contacted prior schools to compile information to best support new students and diverse learning needs.
  • Facilitated research based programming purchases and PD to support new curriculum implementation along with differentiated instruction among K-6 staff.

Teacher, Gr. 4, 5, 6, Mus., PD Presenter

Fort Vermillion School Division
09.2010 - 07.2023
  • Mentored student & new teachers/EA's in regards to classroom management, lesson planning, and relationship building with both students and parents
  • Orchestrated and implemented teacher workshops for professional learning to carry out vital training. (Portfolio PD, new Resource PD)
  • Implemented new teaching strategies and processes as learned in Masters Program and other courses
  • Attended and facilitated IPP meetings for students and families.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated differentiated teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Piloted draft Curriculum to address proposed provincial subject area learning outcomes in ELA, Math, Science & PEW. (2021-2023)
  • Consulted and gave feedback for Alberta Ed and FVSD on new curriculum K-Gr. 6 in Math and ELA March/22.
  • Participated in review and design of outcome based report cards for FVSD (2022)
  • Supported struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Established great lines of communication with parents regarding student learning and progress. Calls home within first week of school, regular texts and pictures showcasing their learning, and availability to meet/talk as needed.

K-3 Music Specialist, K/Gr. 1 Teacher,

Wolf Creek School Division
09.2001 - 08.2010
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Taught Grade 1 and Kindergarten, working collaboratively with colleagues
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities of each child through personal interaction and assessments.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for students.

Inclusive Education Resource Teacher/Music Teacher

Battle River School Division
01.1996 - 08.2000
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified curriculum with creating IPP's for neuro-divergent students.
  • Taught students with variety of complex special needs.
  • Taught Language Arts and Math in resource room.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, performance etiquette and basic concepts.
  • Taught Gr. 7-9 Band, Gr. 1-6 music, coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for students.
  • Taught Gr. 1 and 2 core subjects for last 2 years with division

Education

Masters of Educational Studies - Numeracy And Literacy

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Education Afterdegree - Elementary Education

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
08.1994 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Augustana University College
Camrose, AB
09.1991 - 04.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance (Voice)

Briercrest Bible College
Caronport, SK
09.1990 - 04.1991

Skills

Training and mentoring

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Accomplishments


  • Enrolled in Masters of Numeracy and Literacy with a focus on Conceptual understanding in Math, and Science of Reading in LA (Graduating in July)
  • Certificate in Master of Science of Reading Program (March 2023)
  • Structured Word Inquiry Certified (Fall 2022)
  • Taught individual/small group piano and voice lessons for 20 years.
  • Grade 8 Royal Conservatory in Piano
  • Grade 10 Royal Conservatory in Voice
  • Raised 4 children who have gone on to become professionals. (Teacher who won the Edwin Parr Award for FVSD 2022, Nurse, University Student in Education/Kinesiology, Oil & Gas Worker headed to Business School in Fall)
  • Won many awards for vocal performances through competitions.


Additional Information

-Extremely organized

-Willing to try new learning strategies with the goal of improving student success

-Caring and supportive teacher who strives to build a solid relationship with students

-Believes that reading is key to student success in all areas so modifies/accommodates as needed to fill learning gaps and help students reach full potential

-Volunteer with leading music/worship team at church for over 30 years

-Family oriented with strong core values

Timeline

Inclusion Coach

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Masters of Educational Studies - Numeracy And Literacy

University of Alberta
09.2022 - 07.2024

Teacher, Gr. 4, 5, 6, Mus., PD Presenter

Fort Vermillion School Division
09.2010 - 07.2023

K-3 Music Specialist, K/Gr. 1 Teacher,

Wolf Creek School Division
09.2001 - 08.2010

Inclusive Education Resource Teacher/Music Teacher

Battle River School Division
01.1996 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Education Afterdegree - Elementary Education

University of Lethbridge
08.1994 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Augustana University College
09.1991 - 04.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance (Voice)

Briercrest Bible College
09.1990 - 04.1991

References

Professional:

  • Aaron Wiemer, Principal, Clear Vista School, 780-352-6616, 780-915-0398, aaron.weimer@wrps11.ca
  • Kristien Holtby, Director of Educational Services, 780-352-6018 EXT 241
  • Mike McMann, Superintendent, FVSD, 780-841-2929 mikem@fvsd.ab.ca
  • Ben Giesbrecht, Principal, Hill Crest Community School, 780-821-3267 beng@fvsd.ab.ca
  • Sharon McLean, Supervisor of Learning Services Literacy, 780-589-4930 sharonm@fvsd.ab.ca
  • Chris Fehr, Principal, Buffalo Head Prairie School, 780-841-2939 chrisf@fvsd.ab.ca

Character:

  • Russell Peters, Pastor La Crete Christian Fellowship Church, 780-502-1235
  • Jen Janzen, Colleague/Parent, 780-841-9159
Julie ReedInclusion Coach/Teacher