Misty Berube
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Highly experienced and compassionate educator with 25+ years of teaching in inclusion and special education, specializing in reading intervention, neurodivergent individuals, and trauma informed instruction. I am committed to creating and developing a supportive and intentional learning environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Teacher, Relief Administrator
St Teresa of Avila Red Deer Catholic Schools
2019.09 - Current
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in inclusive education and apply them effectively in the classroom setting.
- Improved student engagement by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced diversity and promoted mutual respect among classmates.
- Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies for a more positive and productive learning environment.
Inclusion Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Relief Administrator
Camille J Lerouge, Red Deer Catholic Schools
2011.09 - 2019.09
- Incorporated project-based learning experiences to promote critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and real-world connections for students.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through cooperative group activities that fostered teamwork skills while enhancing overall comprehension of subject matter.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers entering the profession or transitioning into inclusive teaching roles; shared resources, strategies, and insights gleaned from personal experience.
- Improved student engagement by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced diversity and promoted mutual respect among classmates.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies for a more positive and productive learning environment.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Teacher/ Tech Coach/ Resource Room
Holy Family Elementary, Red Deer Catholic Schools
2000.01 - 2012.01
Education
M.ED - Educational Leadership
City University of Seattle
06.2016
B.ED -
Faculte St Jean- University of Alberta
01.1996
Skills
- Trauma Informed
- Prioritize information
- Bilingual French/English
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem Solving
- Instructional Strategies
- Collaborative Teaching
- Social Skills Training
- Reading Intervention
- Sensory Integration
- Individualized Education Plans
- Relationship Building
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Roles And Responsibilities
- Inclusion Lead Teacher, Collaboration with outside agencies, Creation of multiple documents (IPP, Behaviour plans etc…), Build rapport with dysregulated students, Facilitate personal growth meetings with teachers, Assess students Inclusion and cultural needs, Ongoing data collection and analysis
- Relief Administrator, Designed and delivered professional development, Oversaw a team of EA's to support student needs, Create multiple schedules/timetables, Empowering various grade teams for effective support of students, Mentoring teachers and paraprofessionals
- Classroom Teacher, Specialized inclusion and neurodivergent students, Developed new response teams for students with emotional needs, Mastery in various technology tools (Word, IPad, Google,), Accomplished video editing and Social Media postings, Committed to continuous learning and training, Level 1 and 2 Trauma Informed trained, Implemented Science of Reading focus for literacy programs, Evaluated structures and redesigned programs, Differentiated Instruction and research based teaching practices
Affiliations
Recently hired by the Alberta Teachers association as an Instructor for the Professional Development Corps.
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher, Relief Administrator
St Teresa of Avila Red Deer Catholic Schools
2019.09 - Current
Inclusion Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Relief Administrator
Camille J Lerouge, Red Deer Catholic Schools
2011.09 - 2019.09
Teacher/ Tech Coach/ Resource Room
Holy Family Elementary, Red Deer Catholic Schools
2000.01 - 2012.01
M.ED - Educational Leadership
City University of Seattle
B.ED -
Faculte St Jean- University of Alberta
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