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Courtice, Ontario, Canada

Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT), ST Worden Public School – responsibilities include:• Having regular, student-focused school team meetings, in which all involved parties meet to discuss student’s strengths, needs, and action steps.• Support school staff in implementing action steps, including data collection for continued monitoring of student’s achievement of goals.• Manage referrals to support services (psychological services, speech and language, Access Centre… Show more Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT), ST Worden Public School – responsibilities include:• Having regular, student-focused school team meetings, in which all involved parties meet to discuss student’s strengths, needs, and action steps.• Support school staff in implementing action steps, including data collection for continued monitoring of student’s achievement of goals.• Manage referrals to support services (psychological services, speech and language, Access Centre, Behaviour, etc.)• Complete assessments (Wechsler, speech screening, skills checklists) as needed based on teacher/parent referrals.• Complete applications to IPRC when requested and applications for Assistive Technology equipment. • Continually co-plan, co-teach, and co-debrief with classroom teachers in supporting Differentiated Instruction in the classroom based on identified areas of need.• Support teachers with the collection of assessment data to inform programming, reporting on the achievement of expectations in the IEP and embedding the use of assistive and instructional technology in the classroom.As SERT, I also act as Teacher in Charge fulfilling all administrative functions in the absence of the school Principal. Show less

Saskatoon

Providing academic coaching and personalized strategies to ensure that young adults transitioning to university can access the university curriculum, are treated in an equitable manner and are helped to minimize obstructions to success.

Saskatchewan, Canada

Providing strategic oversight for an innovative and proactive organization delivering services to individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD and providing awareness and training to the professionals that support them.

Pleasant Hill Community School

Providing special education support and advocacy for students with academic needs, with a primary focus on Indigenous/First Nations communities, working closely with our School Elder, Community Council and Traditional Knowledge Keeper.

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.)

Bachelor of Education, York University 1997 Qualifications: Primary/Junior Division Intermediate Division – Dramatic Arts, 2004 Senior.

Education record

Activities and Societies: • Restorative Justice Facilitator, 2008 • Level 1, 2 and 3 Soccer Coaching Certification, 2007 • Mental Health.