Karisa Klaassen

• Cultivated a collaborative environment with staff through the development of shared vision statements
• Led collaborative planning toward the strategic implementation of literacy, mental health. and inclusive education learning models

• Collaborated with school teams to implement strategies for students requiring intensive supports
• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to lead division-wide professional learning workshops
• Spear-headed the development of SRPSD Inclusive Education "look fors" document
• Led the coordination of intensive supports provided by the SRPSD multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies

• Provided instructional leadership and strategic planning toward successful implementation of school-based goals centered around math achievement and high school credit attainment
• Developed and led professional learning opportunities for all staff centering learning around high-effect teaching strategies, mental health and well-being of students, and inclusive education
• Supported and trained teachers in effective implementation of Response to Intervention, tiered instruction, universal design for learning and high school curricular alignment for regular, modified and alternate education courses
• Responsible for the management, scheduling and supervision of all staff and diligent in efficient and safe operation of the school building
• Established ongoing and effective communication with all stakeholders regarding school-wide events, student achievement and both curricular and non-curricular activities.

• Taught students ranging in grades from kindergarten through grade 12 in a variety of schools including Shellbrook Elementary, Osborne, Shell Lake, Wild Rose and Ecole Debden
• 10+ years experience supporting colleagues, students and families through the role of an Educational Support Teacher and school based instructional coach
• Collaborated with parents and school based teams to develop individualized plans for students requiring intensive supports.
• Led professional development opportunities for school staff focused on school goals and division-wide initiatives
• Hosted site visits for colleagues as a grade 3/4 homeroom teacher, kindergarten teacher and Ed Support teacher

• Middle Years, High School, Educational Support Teacher, Dreamcatcher Coach
• Developed and implemented individualized education plans for vulnerable students in collaboration with school staff, students, families and division professionals
• Led professional learning in the improvement of elementary writing achievement; collaborated with colleagues across the school division in the Writing Working Group to align teaching practicing in writing instruction.

• Grade 3/4, Kindergarten, Educational Support Teacher, Dreamcatcher Coach
• Organized and led professional learning opportunities regarding best practices in reading and writing instruction and school-based interventions including one-on-one curricular coaching and in class supports
• Collaboratively worked with school staff, school division professionals, students and families in supporting the needs of all learners through the development and implementation of individualized program plans
• Hosted site visits for other teachers within the school division to share and model innovative teaching strategies as a classroom teacher, educational support teacher and Dreamcatcher coach
• Took over full duties of administrator for an extended period of time in the absence of the school principal.

• Educational Support Teacher, Kindergarten, Grade 1

• Grade 1 Classroom Teacher

- Taught grades 1 and 3 at Florence McDougal Elementary School and Upper Hay River School in High Level, AB

• Grade 3 Classroom Teacher