Sandra Melanson
New Maryland,NB
Summary
Experienced Numeracy Coach K-5 at ASD-W, with over 9 years of experience in early years' numeracy pedagogy and teacher development. Demonstrated success in enhancing educator effectiveness through co-planning and co-teaching, significantly supporting student achievement and teacher capacity in numeracy using formative assessment practices and high yield math routines. Effective at communication and building relationships. Passionate about creating equitable and engaging learning environments to promote math routines, strategies and practices that create confident and fluent math students and teachers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Numeracy Coach K-5
ASD-W
08.2016 - Current
- 9 years of Instructional and Curriculum Math Coaching in Early Years
- Coaching centres around teachers new to teaching or new to math in either individual or PLC settings
- Successful in building teacher capacity regarding curriculum and the progression of developing number sense in the early years, data-driven instruction and creating classrooms that provide a balanced approach to learning.
- Coach, through modeling, necessary methods and instructional strategies that allows accessible entry points for all learners.
- Passionate about promoting a math environment that is fun, engaging and provides for student autonomy , focusing on daily use of materials, thinking tasks, cooperative problem-solving and games
Classroom Teacher
ASD-W
08.1998 - 08.2016
- Several years in each of the primary grades K,1, 2
- Assumed Vice-principal position (2010)
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly. Participated in the delivery of professional learning as well, on the topics of Grade 2 curriculum, Developmental Writing Continum, Oral Language Development and Technology in the Classroom
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful learning atmosphere, based on clear communication and a safe space for learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement in a nurturing learning environment.
Classroom Teacher
ASD-N
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Grade 3 French Immersion
- Unique experience of team-teaching; 2 teachers, 44 students.
- Provided learning opportunities in both large and small group settings according to student needs and progress.
- Co-planned and co-taught daily; strong communication and collaboration skills were necessary.
- Maximized on the opportunity to meet the needs of students with two teachers sharing the classroom.
- Highly successful project; student achievement rated high and teachers and students thrived in this environment.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB05.2021
Bachelor of Education
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - French Litterature
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.1993
Skills
- Current participant in cohort of math coaches titled- Developing Fluency with author(s) Dr Nikki Newton and Ann Elise Record (2023-2024)
- Participant in EECD initiative to create Learner Profiles to commence 2024-2025 school year ( 2024)
- Presenter- Summer Learning Week EECD- Math Fact Fluency(2023)
- Attained Principal's certificate (2021)
- Completed Fierce Conversations training (2019)
- Attended National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference- focus on coaching, mentoring and leadership (2019)
- Math Consultant -District Initiative Purposeful Play in various schools across ASD-W (2019-2021)
- Developed and delivered a 4 week book study via TEAMS - Fluency Through Flexibility : How to Build Number Sense (0-20) by Christina Tondevold (2024)
- Developed and delivered via TEAMS District -wide PL on the topic -Developing Fluency (2023)
- Developed District PL on the topic - Using Vertical White Boards to Promote Thinking and Engagement When Problem-Solving
- Developed and delivered District PL on the topic- How Unifix Cubes Support Developing Number Sense- Activities and Ideas that Promote Engagement
- Developed and delivered -Holistic Approach to Mathematics (2023-24)
Timeline
Numeracy Coach K-5
ASD-W
08.2016 - Current
Classroom Teacher
ASD-W
08.1998 - 08.2016
Classroom Teacher
ASD-N
08.1996 - 06.1998
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Education
Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts - French Litterature
Acadia University
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