Debbie Weik
Brewster,MA
Summary
A veteran middle school educator with 35 years of experience teaching in a community-centered Connecticut school aims to leverage expertise and energy in a new educational setting on the Cape. Certified in Elementary Education, Middle School Education, and Special Education, my experience centers on my deep commitment to student-centered learning, literacy development, and inclusive, differentiated instruction that is project based and engaging. Adept at building trusting relationships, leading collaborative teams, and creating inclusive environments where every student can thrive.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Region 12 Schools
Washington, CT
08.1990 - 06.2025
- Developed and delivered Social Studies and Language Arts curriculums focusing on World Cultures, World Religions, and Literacy for grades six and seven.
- Taught five years as Lead Special Education Teacher on the sixth-grade team, providing mainstream and individualized services to students with varied needs.
- Integrated standards-based reading strategies using informational texts, book club fiction, as well as self-selected reading books to promote self-discovery and life-long reading
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment by promoting differentiation, and employing scaffolding to ensure success for all.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques to enhance engagement levels.
- Created and executed lesson plans for grades six to eight aligned with state standards and IEP objectives.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enrich dynamic learning experiences.
- Attended "The Teaching of Africa" Pier-African Studies Summer Institute at Yale University in New Haven, CT
- Held multiple leadership positions where I focused on building school climate and culture, including Team Leader, Peer Leadership Coordinator, and Mentor Teacher.
- Coached and facilitated soccer, basketball, Girl Scouts, after-school support, and enrichment programs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
St Joseph College
West Hartford, CT08-1991
Bachelor of Science - Dual Certification: Elementary/Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT08-1990
Skills
- Student engagement strategies
- Strong organizational skills
- Team collaboration skills
- Curriculum development:UBD
- Alternative assessments
- Behavior management
- Differentiated, IEP-based planning and delivery
Affiliations
- Hiking Cape Cod trails with best friend, yellow lab, Awesome.
- Kayaking, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding.
- Re-decorating Brewster home to make it my perfect home
- Traveling to new places
- Spending time with adult children, twins: Emma and Colby
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Region 12 Schools
08.1990 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Education
St Joseph College
Bachelor of Science - Dual Certification: Elementary/Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
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