Julie Reed
Inclusion Coach
Camrose,Alberta
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Inclusion Coach with a strong focus on supporting individual student needs in both academic and emotional development. Skilled in supporting design and implementation of IPPs, BSPs, SISs, and differentiated learning plans with empathy and flexibility. Recognized for effective communication, collaboration, and leadership in working with parents, MDT, teachers, and EA's to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Proficient in facilitating data-driven, evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes in literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Experienced in creating and delivering professional development to build capacity among educators, including EA's and teachers. Competent at performing independently as well as strong collaboration within a team.
Mentoring and leadership experience, with supporting new teachers in schools for over 11 years along with active contributions to provincial curriculum design as a consultant for Alberta Education on draft K–6 ELA and Math curriculum. Participated in design teams for assessment development, reporting tools, and resource implementation within FVSD.
Overview
25
25
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 EA-run, data-based literacy and numeracy small group interventions, targeting skill gaps and reinforcing key concepts for skill growth.
- Coordinated 24 EA schedules, intervention training, and programming, supporting students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported creation of IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with teachers in creating BSP's to support behavioral goals for systematically dysregulated students.
- Contacted prior schools to compile information to best support new students and their diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated evidence based programming and PD to support new curriculum implementation along with differentiated instruction among K-8 staff.
Teacher, Gr. 4, 5, 6, Mus., PD Presenter
Fort Vermillion School Division
09.2010 - 07.2023
- Mentored student & new teachers/EA's for 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 differentiation to support diverse student learning needs.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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
Accomplishments
- SMG certified (April 2025)
- CBI Training (March 2025)
- Masters of Numeracy and Literacy (November 2024)
- 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, Kinesiologist, Oil & Gas Worker headed to Business School in Fall)
- Won many awards for vocal performances through competitions.
Additional Information
-Extremely organized and motivated
-Willing to try new learning strategies with the goal of improving student success
-Caring and supportive leader who strives to build a solid relationship with students, staff, and parents.
-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
- Dr. Jim Parsons, Professor Emeritus, Department of Secondary Education, UofA, jim.parsons@ualberta.ca
- Kristien Holtby, Director of Educational Services, 780-352-6018 EXT 241 kristien.holtby@wrps11.ca
- 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
- 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
- Amber Cooze, Friend/Colleague, 613-240-3139
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