Samantha Quinn
Summary
Caring special education teacher with 16 years of experience in teaching students with complex needs such as Learning Disabilities, Autism and behavioral challenges. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through a focus on wellbeing. Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Leader, Intervention Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques within the school setting, resulting in a more focused learning environment for all students.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication channels to discuss student performance and address concerns.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives promoting academic excellence by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Served as a mentor to new educators within the school community, providing guidance on effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Teacher
Calgary Board Of Education
08.2009 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional supports.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Education
No Degree - Indigenous Canada
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB09.2023
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2008
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Women And Health Studies
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Students with Unique and Complex Needs
- Experience in High Equity Schools
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Best Practices
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Motivating Students
- Organizational skills
- Teacher collaboration
- Response to intervention
Accomplishments
- Presented at Professional Development Conferences on Inclusive Technology, Sensory Rooms and Literacy and Technology Implementation
- Built a Sensory and Movement room for Students
- Employed self-regulation programs and techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom
- Curriculum implementation - Language Arts (focusing on the Science of Reading), Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Art and Physical Education to pupils utilizing the Program of Studies
- Wellbeing School Champion focusing on diversity, student wellbeing and engagement
- Received commendation from principal's for successfully working with students with behaviour, communication, cognitive and emotional challenges
- Dynamic teaching techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as the Science of Reading, embedding technology and multisensory learning as well as creating ethical learning spaces.
- Technology integration - Participated in technology training courses and integrated technology in all curriculum areas.
- Participating in the 2024 Leadership Development Series focusing on LQS
- Achieved inclusive learning through effectively helping teacher's build capacity
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, and community agencies to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate 2010
Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C CSA Std. Z1210-17- Intermediate
2024
Comprehensive Crisis Intervention (Non-Physical) Training 2024
Timeline
Learning Leader, Intervention Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
Calgary Board Of Education
08.2009 - 06.2024
Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate 2010
Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C CSA Std. Z1210-17- Intermediate
2024
Comprehensive Crisis Intervention (Non-Physical) Training 2024
No Degree - Indigenous Canada
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Calgary
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Women And Health Studies
University of Toronto
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