Rose Dean
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator known for fostering collaboration and enhancing student engagement. Experienced in developing impactful writing programs and implementing individualized accommodations, leading to improved access and outcomes for diverse learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Vacaville Christian School
08.2023 - Current
- Coached four junior teachers through observation and feedback cycles, improving classroom instruction and teacher confidence
- Designed and delivered a cross-curricular Grades 2–5 writing program and trained over 15 teachers, creating individual student portfolios, establishing data tracking and analysis systems
- Collaborated with parents and specialists to implement individualized accommodations for students with SEND documentation, improving access to curriculum
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Developed and executed curriculum days that fostered student engagement and experiential learning through science experiments, field-trips, or the creative arts in four third-grade classrooms.
Curriculum and Instruction Developer
Norfolk County Council
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Created and designed cross-curricular writing program for 14 schools
- Made topic-specific summative assessments using item-analysis to highlight curriculum gaps for year teams.
- Drafted clear lesson exemplars and success criteria to raise consistency across newly adopted schemes.
- Produced termly impact reports for senior leaders summarizing curriculum coverage, assessment outcomes, and next steps.
Class Teacher
Southery Academy
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Safeguarding Lead (Child Protection Services Liaison)
- English Curriculum lead for the whole school
- Designed and executed early years development program, leading to significant enhancement of Ofsted rating from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Outstanding.'
- Early Years Curriculum lead
- Raised standards of children's outcomes leaving early years to above national average
- Strategically planned and coordinated school events to encourage active parental participation in educational programs.
Student Teacher
York City Council / University
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Student Teacher in Reception - Year 5 classes
- Continually assessed learners' developmental progress, providing in-depth, personalized feedback to parents and carers.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Organized extracurricular activities that fostered teamwork, leadership, and personal growth among students.
- Instructional days taught: 325
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
York St. John University
York, United Kingdom05-2014
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Staff development
- Differentiated instruction
- Curricula development
- Student records management
- Department planning
Certification
Open University Training Courses:
- Children and young people’s participation (12 hours)
- Early years team work and leadership (16 hours)
- Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing (24 hours)
- Involving the family in supporting pupils' literacy learning (16 hours)
Timeline
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Vacaville Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Curriculum and Instruction Developer
Norfolk County Council
08.2020 - 01.2023
Class Teacher
Southery Academy
09.2014 - 07.2020
Student Teacher
York City Council / University
10.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
York St. John University