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Donna Friedrich

Maplewood,NJ

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Reading Specialist with over twenty years of experience supporting literacy development. Proven expertise in designing and implementing individualized learning plans to improve reading proficiency and address diverse learner needs. Skilled in delivering impactful literacy instruction, conducting formative and summative assessments, and integrating evidence-based reading strategies into the classroom. Adept at using a wide range of instructional materials and technologies to enhance student engagement and achievement. Highly organized and collaborative, working effectively with educators, administrators, parents and students to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Intervention Teacher

Seth Boyden School
Maplewood, NJ
09.2005 - Current
  • Utilize differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique learning needs of students, including those with reading difficulties and English language learners.
  • Conduct assessment-driven instruction by analyzing diagnostic and formative data to inform individualized intervention plans and monitor growth.
  • Experience with multi-sensory approaches to explicitly and effectively teach early readers
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies

NJTSS Team Member

South Orange-Maplewood School District
09.2010 - Current
  • Active member of a collaborative team tasked with implementing a multi-tiered system of supports model
  • Promote data-based decisions within a continuum of supports to address academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and health-related student needs
  • Supportive leadership style that increases productivity and builds positive partnerships with colleagues and families

Student Mentor and Mediator

Seth Boyden School
Maplewood, NJ
09.2008 - Current
  • Serve as a Safety Patrol mentor by selecting, training and coaching student leaders in their roles throughout the school building
  • Building proficiency in the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model through training and mentorship
  • Teacher leader of a peer mediation initiative that worked to guide student mediators to resolve conflict and restore relationships

Third Grade Teacher

South Mountain School
South Orange, NJ
09.1998 - 06.2004
  • Created and implemented innovative and engaging lessons for ELA and SS
  • Collaborated with building leaders, colleagues and community members to create interdisciplinary opportunities
  • Participated in the development of district curriculum in both ELA and SS

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Teaching The Holocaust And Prejudice Reduction

Kean University
Union, NJ
05-2024

M.A. - Literacy and Reading

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ
05.2005

B.A Education - Minor in Early Childhood Education

Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
05.1998

Timeline

NJTSS Team Member

South Orange-Maplewood School District
09.2010 - Current

Student Mentor and Mediator

Seth Boyden School
09.2008 - Current

Academic Intervention Teacher

Seth Boyden School
09.2005 - Current

Third Grade Teacher

South Mountain School
09.1998 - 06.2004

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Teaching The Holocaust And Prejudice Reduction

Kean University

M.A. - Literacy and Reading

Fairleigh Dickinson University

B.A Education - Minor in Early Childhood Education

Kutztown University
Donna Friedrich