Individually assessed each student, using the STEP testing program, multiple times through the school year to monitor progress and obtain data that allowed for planning and creating differentiation in instruction Directly worked with differentiated literacy and math groups, targeting skills to challenge, motivate and improve growth in areas of weaknessImplemented the use of The Daily 5, which created a reading environment that motivated and engaged students, allowing independence in their literacy studiesIncorporated inquiry based learning especially in Social Studies and Science Utilized Responsive Classroom practices in daily lessons to facilitate a caring and emotionally healthy classroom environmentCollaborated with teachers and assistants to create lessons, solve problems and reflect on previous lessonsEncouraged the use of yoga and breathing techniques as a way to redirect negative student behavior Fostered strong relationships with parents/guardians through individual communication, meetings and family centered school events

Monitored and tracked inflow of students' daily assignmentsWorked one on one with students in need of remediation and recorded progress for RTI (Response to Intervention) purposesCoordinated differentiated small groups for literacy and spelling purposesIncorporated IB standards into daily curriculum plansCreated packets for daily reading groups in the third and first grade that promoted comprehension, vocabulary and story retelling Oversaw after school program on a daily basis and communicated with parents as needed

Managed incoming paperworkProcessed transcripts and verification letters Interacted with students and offered guidance Answered multiple phone lines Worked with others to process requests from students