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Diana Pelletier

Gorham,NH

Summary

Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder and diplomatic communicator with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

5th & 6th Grade Teacher

Oyster River Middle School
09.2007 - 06.2024
  • Full time position as middle school fifth and sixth grade classroom teacher
  • Plan, implement, and assess lesson plans using competency-based learning approach
  • Facilitate effective Responsive Classroom and Open Circle program during Advisory time
  • Facilitate and implement NH Kid Governor program for entire 5th grade
  • Document student achievement/progress and facilitate parent conferences
  • Maintain strong communication between school and home through weekly parent updates, emails and website
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate Summer Reading/Blogging program that assists struggling readers
  • Co-chair and serve on several professional learning committees (i.e.
  • Competency Based Learning, data driven instruction, advisory)
  • Analyze and offer curriculum and student data information to teachers to assist them in determining instruction
  • Develop online toolkit for teachers that serves as a resource for reading instruction in content areas
  • Assist in implementing school wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions System) program
  • Coordinate overnight field trips
  • Grant writing for implementing technology equipment in science classroom
  • Coordinate community service projects (monitoring wetlands; Trout In Classroom program, trail work; after school reading program)
  • Coordinate Outing Club program for grades 2-8.

5th & 6th Grade Teacher

Lancaster Elementary School
09.2000 - 06.2007

*similar duties as mentioned above

Director

North Country AmeriCorps
07.1997 - 08.2000
  • Full time position as director of North Country AmeriCorps
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate program's mission and goals/objectives
  • Recruit, supervise, and evaluate corps members
  • Network to recruit suitable community placements
  • Supervise and evaluate community placements to ensure program, state, and national protocols were being followed
  • Organize and facilitate skill building training for corps members in professionalism, leadership, team building, and communication/conflict resolution
  • Act as the liaison between schools and community partners in implementing community service learning activities
  • Participate in state-wide conversations to strengthen service learning and volunteerism in the state of NH
  • Assist in coordinating and implementing state-wide conferences/workshops for corps members
  • Promote public relations of program accomplishments through local newspapers, television and public presentations
  • Coordinate and facilitate a Youth Leadership Institute, which provided regional youth with the opportunity to acquire leadership skills and a chance to apply these skills in assisting with the coordination of North Country Day of Service
  • Coordinate North Country Day of Service, which was a three-county wide day of service that engaged over 600 volunteers in multiple community projects
  • Evaluate and report quarterly on program accomplishments to state and federal agencies
  • Grant writing for funding sources.

Education

Masters of Education in Reading -

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
05.2015

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
05.1994

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Motivation
  • Creative Lesson Design
  • Project-based learning
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Science Instruction
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management

References

  • Bill Sullivan, Principal, Oyster River Middle School, Durham, NH, (603) 868-2820
  • Alida Carter, Assistant Principal, Oyster River Middle School, Durham, NH, (603) 868-2820
  • Erin Bobo-Caron, 5th grade teacher, Oyster River Middle School, Durham, NH, (603) 659-3001, (603) 397-7034

Timeline

5th & 6th Grade Teacher

Oyster River Middle School
09.2007 - 06.2024

5th & 6th Grade Teacher

Lancaster Elementary School
09.2000 - 06.2007

Director

North Country AmeriCorps
07.1997 - 08.2000

Masters of Education in Reading -

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -

Plymouth State University
Diana Pelletier