Sinéad Hartwick
Calgary,AB
Summary
A dedicated and experienced Diverse Learning Teacher with expertise in creating safe, inclusive environments for students with complex learning, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Skilled in differentiated instruction, implementing behavior regulation supports, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance student learning and their individual student story. Committed to best practices, trauma-informed approaches, and fostering strong relationships with staff, students, and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diverse Learning Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes School
08.2024 - Current
- Support diverse student needs in literacy, numeracy, remediation, self-regulation, behaviour strategies, and enrichment, working with students both in classroom and in small group settings
- Implement UFLI (Universal Foundations of Literacy Instruction) for individual students needing remediation and for whole classes in targeted interventions
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate grade-level curriculum for students requiring additional support, providing tailored instructional strategies and resources to support student success
- Assist teachers in creating and refining Learner Support Plans (LSPs) and offering strategies for effective implementation to meet student goals
- Provide coverage for absent staff, ensuring consistency in student support and smooth operation of classroom environments
- Attend class team meetings to stay informed on student plans and contribute ideas for supporting diverse classroom learning needs
- Demonstrate knowledge of and apply best practices in instructional programming, including use of appropriate strategies, resources, and materials to enhance student learning outcomes
Special Education Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes School
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to support students with severe behavioural and academic needs, developing and implementing Learner Support Plans (LSPs) for diverse learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health challenges
- Delivered differentiated instruction, helping students build new academic, social, and emotional skills, fostering both academic progress and personal growth
- Created trauma-informed, safe classroom environment where students felt valued, respected, and supported, utilizing best practices to uphold the dignity of each child
- Excelled in de-escalation, applying Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) techniques to manage challenging situations effectively
- Provided leadership and guidance to Educational Assistants and School Support Workers, fostering collaboration and ensuring cohesive student support
- Utilized assistive technology and formative assessments to enhance learning outcomes, continuously adapting instruction to meet individual needs
- Designed and implemented the vision and practices for a newly created complex needs classroom during first year, establishing a framework for ongoing success
Education
Master of Education - Leadership for Learning
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.2024
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Math Specialization
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2019
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Communication Major
Athabasca University
Calgary, AB06.2017
Diploma in Radio, Television, and Broadcast News -
SAIT
Calgary, AB04.2009
Skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Classroom Management & Behavior Regulation
- Composed Under Pressure
- Parent/Guardian Engagement and Communication
Certification
- Permanent Professional Certificate
- Leadership Certificate
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certification
Accomplishments
Edwin Parr Award Nominee, 2020
Contributions
Contributed to the school's Catholic Community of Caring, Run/ Walk Club and Social Committee, to further engage students and staff in a positive school culture.
Professional Development
- Leadership Academy 2024-2025
- Diverse Learning: Strategies to Support the Success of Diverse Classrooms
- Diverse Learning: Supports for Complex Autism Including Program, Communication & Behaviour
- Simplify Guided Math: Daily 3 - A Framework for Instruction
- Math Games for Building Fluency
- Numeracy Routines
- Teaching Math in an Elementary Classroom
- The Daily 5 - Fostering Student Routines
- UFLI
Timeline
Diverse Learning Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes School
08.2019 - 06.2024
Master of Education - Leadership for Learning
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Math Specialization
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Communication Major
Athabasca University
Diploma in Radio, Television, and Broadcast News -
SAIT
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