Janet Desrosiers
Smiths Station,AL
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience with a strong focus on differentiated instruction and classroom management. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and promotes academic success.
Active RI Certificate: Professional - Elementary Education Teacher, Grades K-6 (3/16/2022 - 7/31/2027)
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Pawtucket School Department
Pawtucket, RI
05.2003 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and diverse learning needs.
- Partnered with colleagues to refine curriculum delivery methods and enhance student engagement strategies.
- Monitored student learning via various formative assessments, providing immediate feedback to refine teaching strategies and empower students in recognizing their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and improve educational outcomes.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Coordinated with special education team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI06-1990
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration: i-Ready, XtraMath, IXL, Kahoot, BrainPOP
- Implementing Student needs assessments: running records, LETRS Spelling Screener, QPS screener
- Mathematics instruction: Savvas Envision
- Science instruction: Savvas
- Reading instruction: Savvas MyView
- Social studies instruction: Savvas myWorld
- Maintaining Google classroom
Professional Development
- 2020-22 Science of Reading- LETRS for Elementary Educators
- 2020 Savvas enVision Math/ Program training
- 2020 Savvas Elevate Science/ Program training
- 2020 Savvas myView/ Program training
- 2021 i-Ready Data
- 2024 LETRS : Refresher-Application of Content
- Ongoing - MTSS: Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Pawtucket School Department
05.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Bryant University