Erin Kranz

District Services/ Instructional Coach 2018-Present

• Engaged staff in coaching cycles to develop educator efficacy that ensured curriculum alignment, effective teaching practice, reflective practice, and higher levels of student achievement
• Meeting facilitation
• Presentation of relevant professional learning to various stakeholders following preparation of content
• Consulting in various capacities
• Co-led Community Based Instruction committee and Math Curriculum committee in developing curriculum
• Active participant on TrueNorth’s District Leadership Team (2 years)
• Used observation and student performance data to help identify educator professional goals followed by design and delivery of individualized professional learning
• Assisted teachers with lesson planning and developing IEP goals based on Common Core State Standards
• In collaboration with educators, co-planned and co-taught lessons and if desired, provided lesson demonstrations
• Collaborated and supported staff in setting professional goals in area of student growth
• Supported educators and teams in the problem solving process

Special Education Teacher in the Educational and Life Skills Program 2006- 2018

• Instructed grades kindergarten/1/2 and grades 3/4/5
• Committed to providing excellence in individualized academic and life skills instruction to students with complex learning & support needs
• Collaborated with trans disciplinary team including parents, administration, general education teachers, certified staff, and teaching assistants
• Performed all aspects of non-certified staff evaluations for up to 7 teaching assistants each year
• Prepared and provided non-certified staff professional development as well as professional development on inclusive education for TrueNorth/NSSED member district
• Participated in math and life skills curriculum committees
• Served as level lead for intermediate level teachers
• Mentored and supervised multiple student teachers and practicum students

• Instructed grades 1/2 and 3/4 students with mild to moderate disabilities
• Created and implemented inclusive social groups for students in our community autism program
• Collaborated with three other ELP teachers to create life-skills based curriculum

• Instructed grades 6/7/8 students with significant emotional and behavioral disabilities
• Teamed with two other ELP teachers to create cohesive 3-tier program
• Served as faculty advisor for student council, talent show, and detention supervisor