Norh Hero SchoolGrade 3/4 Teacher
Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2017North Hero, VT-Creates Common Core-aligned lesson plans across subjects, driving instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
-Plans and teaches daily math lessons using Engage NY mathematics curriculum in both whole-class and small group settings
-Develops and conducts daily whole and small-group guided reading and writing lessons utilizing Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study
-Designs and delivers daily science and social studies lessons based on Next Generation Science Standards and Vermont’s Framework of Standards for History & Social Studies
-Administers and evaluates benchmark assessments, including Fountas and Pinnell running records, Words Their Way spelling inventory, and the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) number screeners -Implements Responsive Classroom principles to develop a safe, trauma-informed, and positive classroom community and set behavior expectations which support students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice; reinforces student behavior with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBiS)
-Collaborates with a team of teachers and specialists to determine goals for student learning, to develop appropriately differentiated instruction, and to address individual students’ needs
-Establishes and maintains appropriate and positive relationships with students, parents, faculty and administration by communicating in tactful, courteous, and confidential manner -Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth through work with colleagues, specialists and administration to formulate and complete professional development plans