Jill Madden

Third grade teacher, Somers Elementary School August 2005 – Present

Somers, CT

• Participated in CKLA professional develop to implement one unit this school year 2023-2024
• Trained in the Wilson program Fundations to deliver whole class instruction
• Implemented flipped classroom model in mathematics
• Plans and instructs students in all academic areas in accordance with district, state guidelines
• Implements data-driven instruction using a variety of tools (iReady, Fountas and Pinnell, BAS, Dibels, and Core phonic screener
• Provides individual and small group differentiated instruction
• Assessed students' understanding through questioning techniques, observations, and evaluation of student work on prepared test and daily written work
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to plan and develop lessons in accordance with district, and state guidelines
• Developed engaging lessons to incorporate technology
• Experienced with the online app Seesaw, used to deliver and differentiate lessons
• Progress monitor students using RTI process
• Provide structure and accountability for a class of varied behaviors and learning styles
• Communicates daily with special education teacher to discuss student needs
• Maintains strong home-school connection with frequent communications using academic and weekly newsletters
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• Planned and delivered small group instruction to provide extra support for students learning to read
• worked closely with students to build reading skills and comprehension
• Administered Running records to progress monitor students' growth