Julia Tatsch
Bethel
Summary
Innovative educator and administrator with diverse experience in overseeing academic programs and enhancing educational operations. Skilled in developing effective policies, managing staff, and fostering collaborative environments that encourage student success. Demonstrated ability to deepen meaningful curriculum standards and implement innovative teaching methods that enhance learning experiences. Have led teams in achieving goals through efficient resource management, contributing to the overall improvement of educational institutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Learning Support
Hebron Academy
Hebron
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to enhance continuous professional development.
- Developed instructional materials addressing diverse learner needs and gaps.
- Managed students with documented accommodations and individualized learning profiles.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement inclusive classroom practices focused on learning differences.
- Partnered with Student Support Team, Academic Committee, families, and external professionals for comprehensive academic support.
Middle School Director/Winter Term Program Coordinator/DEIB Coordinator/Academic Skills Teacher
Gould Academy
Bethel
07.2023 - Current
- Enhance existing academic and residential programming to meet developmental needs of 12-14 year old cohort of middle school students, resulting in improved behavior and academic outcomes
- Develop mentorship program for visiting scholar/athletes during Winter Term and coordinate with sending schools to find appropriate placements
- Coordinate with Student Experience, Community Life, and Teaching and Learning Teams to streamline all facets of middle school life
- Promote culture of continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation and adjustment of school policies and practices to meet learner needs
- Manage daily operations at middle school level, providing clear direction and leadership to faculty and staff members
- Participate (1st year) then Lead (2nd year) DEIB Council in evaluation of current policies and systems in place and pinpoint areas in need of transformation
- Lead DEIB Council through strategic initiatives, including building affinity spaces, a dominant culture study, an equity audit, and developing the school's first DEIB statement
- Provide in-depth professional development to staff and student leaders on issues surrounding equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Communicate with trustees three times per year regarding current initiatives
- Advise and partner with students, teachers, and parents to work through day-to-day challenges
- Assess student needs based on learner profiles to create manageable approaches to grade-level curriculum for neurodivergent learners (2:1)
Program Designer/Teacher
Wellan Montessori School
Newton
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Project oversight of designing and launching middle school program in established pre-K through 6th grade Montessori school
- Coordinated programming with focus on integrated curriculum and meaningful, community-based, hands-on learning
- Independent project: developed DEIB curriculum for grades 4-8
- Co-led DEIB committee to develop diversity statement and set stage for affinity spaces to launch
- Designed and delivered professional development workshops in DEIB work
- Wrote content for all outward-facing material - brochure, press releases, website related to middle school programming
- Launched and managed school's first (student-led) literary magazine for 6-8th grade
English Teacher, Coach
Milton Academy
Milton
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed and delivered 6th grade English curriculum
- Faculty Council member: worked in conjunction with board focus group to assess and ensure equitable processes and health of middle school faculty
- Faculty Ally member: provided coaching for faculty seeking to engage in difficult conversations with colleagues and/or supervisors
- Active participant in school-wide overhaul of feedback and assessment
- Acted as guide for Muslim Student Affinity Space
Learning Support Specialist
Buckingham Browne And Nichols
Cambridge
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Increased student comprehension by implementing individualized learning plans tailored to diverse needs (1:1)
- Coordinated ERB administration and Writing Lab
Website Developer (freelance)
Wellesley Montessori School
Wellesley
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Collaborated closely with Head of School to reimagine school's web presence and align mission and messaging
- Designed and developed each page's text and layout
- Set up domain and search optimization terms
- Launched website
Special Ed Teacher (LT Sub)
May Center for Learning
Santa Fe
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided direction instruction to small groups of student learners with language-based learning differences using Sequential English Education
- Offered training to teachers in Montessori math materials to access students with dyscalculia
- Acquired training in sequential language teaching and enrolled in the University of New Mexico during this time to go deeper into developmental psychology and learning differences
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood
Children's Garden Montessori School
Santa Fe
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Conducted self-directed internship in Montessori early childhood classroom as lead teacher after completing Montessori training at Princeton Montessori School.
- Facilitated parent support through challenges utilizing 'fireside chat' model
MYP English Teacher
Desert Academy, IB School
Santa Fe
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Developed curriculum for English classes, instructing seventh and ninth grade students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills.
- Taught math concepts to seventh grade students, improving academic performance.
- Planned and executed community service project utilizing IB model to enhance student engagement.
- Served as advisor for ninth grade students, providing guidance and support.
Academic Support Specialist/English Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
Osterville
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with faculty to develop targeted achievable intervention strategies for struggling students
- Coordinated all scheduling for student support
- Communicated with families weekly to update on progress
- Re-imagined and coordinated MS/HS literary magazine
- Taught English to 8-12th grade students and designed original and engaging 12th grade electives
Student Activities Coordinator/Teacher
Rectory School
Pomfret
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Enhanced student engagement by organizing interactive activities and events on campus.
- Increased faculty investment through verbal surveys and following up by assigning faculty to areas of interest
- Taught English classes to 5th through 9th grade students
- Other roles included: lead overnight trips, dormitory parent, advisor, coach
After School Program Director
Summit Middle School
Frisco
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Re-imagined failing after school program to meet changing demographic needs by relocating to community center for easier access and shifting activities to attract more students and securing transportation through grant funding
- Increased enrollment by 150%
- Strengthened relationship with local community by adding volunteer efforts to program
Various Positions Over Time
Princeton Montessori School
Princeton
Various Positions Over Time
- Teacher assistant in 3-5th grade classroom (1999-2000)
- Designed and implemented two-week summer camp (summer 2000)
- Administrative internship working with CFO, COO, HOS, and publicity department (summer 2008)
- Freelance publicity work writing press releases, articles, and web content (summer 2015)
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VTMiddlebury, VT
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Writing
Colby College
Waterville, MEWaterville, ME
Skills
- Project management
- Strong writing
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Publication oversight
- Diversity and inclusion
- Curriculum design
- Instructional leadership
- Team building
- Course development
- Presentation skills
- Diversity awareness
- Strong work ethic
- Written communication
- Blended learning
- Adaptive learning
- Program evaluation
- Mission development
- Student orientation
- Faculty management
- School safety
Certification
- Wabanaki Studies Certification, 2025
- Executive Function Certification, 2024
- Exeter Diversity Leadership Institute Certification, 2024
- Grant Writing Certification, 2024
- Anti-bias/Anti Racist Certification, 2022
- Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Current
- Orton Gillingham Trained, 2017
- Sequential English Education Trained, 2016
- Montessori Early Childhood Credential, 2013
- Middle Years Programme Category I math training through the IB, 2013
- ALICE Training, 2018-2022
- MYP Level I math certification
- PADI Open Water Diver certification
Timeline
Director of Learning Support
Hebron Academy
08.2025 - Current
Middle School Director/Winter Term Program Coordinator/DEIB Coordinator/Academic Skills Teacher
Gould Academy
07.2023 - Current
Program Designer/Teacher
Wellan Montessori School
08.2018 - 06.2023
English Teacher, Coach
Milton Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
Learning Support Specialist
Buckingham Browne And Nichols
08.2014 - 06.2015
Website Developer (freelance)
Wellesley Montessori School
07.2014 - 06.2015
Special Ed Teacher (LT Sub)
May Center for Learning
01.2013 - 06.2013
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood
Children's Garden Montessori School
08.2012 - 06.2013
MYP English Teacher
Desert Academy, IB School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Academic Support Specialist/English Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2005 - 06.2011
Student Activities Coordinator/Teacher
Rectory School
08.2000 - 06.2005
After School Program Director
Summit Middle School
08.1998 - 06.1999
Various Positions Over Time
Princeton Montessori School
Various Positions Over Time
Master of Arts - English Literature
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Writing
Colby College
Of Note
- Increased enrollment in brand new middle school program by 200%
- Developed/designed and maintained middle school that won 'Best Independent Middle School' as rated by Boston Parents Family Favorites every year since its launch
- Authored feature article for educational publication ("Montessori Life")
- Handled challenging employee situations with professionalism and grace
- Collaborated with a variety of diversity teams to create more inclusive environments for faculty and students
- Facilitated hard conversations about identity and privilege
Awards
- First Place in 'Boston Family Favorites', 2020-2024, Wellan Montessori Middle School (which I designed and launched) won First Place in 'Boston Family Favorites' every year since its start
- One Person Can Make a Difference Award, For dedication to student interests and concerns (Rectory School)
- Faculty Book Award, For positive contributions to the school community (Rectory School)
Of Note
- Increased enrollment in brand new middle school program by 200%
- Developed/designed and maintained middle school that won 'Best Independent Middle School' as rated by Boston Parents Family Favorites every year since its launch
- Authored feature article for educational publication ("Montessori Life")
- Handled challenging employee situations with professionalism and grace
- Collaborated with a variety of diversity teams to create more inclusive environments for faculty and students
- Facilitated hard conversations about identity and privilege