Julia Tatsch
Bethel,ME
Summary
Innovative thinker seeking to use vast curriculum development experience, writing/communication skills, and inclusivity work/training to inspire others to rethink and enhance programming for students of all ages.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Director
Gould Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Enhance existing academic and residential programming to meet the developmental needs of 12-15 year olds
- Coach teaching team through initial stages of curriculum integration
- Develop mentorship program for visiting scholar/ athletes
- Along with DEIB council, work to evaluate current policies and systems in place and pinpoint areas in need of transformation
- Advise and partner with students, teachers, and parents to work through day-to-day challenges
- Coordinate with Student Experience, Community Life, and Teaching and Learning Teams to streamline all facets of middle school life
Program Designer/Teacher
Wellan Montessori School
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Design and launched middle school program in established pre-K through 6th grade Montessori School
- Coordinate programming with a focus on integrated curriculum and meaningful, community-based, hands-on learning
- Develop DEIB curriculum for grades 4-8
- Co-lead DEIB committee to develop diversity statement and set the stage for Affinity Spaces to launch
- Lead professional development workshops in DEIB work
- Launch and maintain school's first (student-led) literary magazine for 6-8th grade
English Teacher, Coach
Milton Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Develop and deliver 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: provide support for faculty seeking to engage in difficult conversations with colleagues and/or supervisors
- Active participant in school-wide overhaul of feedback and assessment
- Act as guide for Muslim Student Affinity Space
Learning Support Specialist
Buckingham Browne And Nichols
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing individualized learning plans tailored to diverse needs.
- Coordinate ERB administration and Writing Lab
Academic Support Specialist/Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with faculty to develop targeted achievable targeted intervention strategies for struggling students
- Coordinate all scheduling for student support
- Communicate with families weekly to update on progress
- Re-imagine and coordinate MS/HS literary magazine
- Teach English to 8-12th grade students and design 12th grade electives
Student Activities Coordinator/Teacher
Rectory School
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Enhanced student engagement by organizing interactive activities and events on campus.
- Teach English classes to 5th through 9th grade students
- Other roles include: lead overnight trips, dormitory parent, advisor, coach
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Writing
Colby College
Waterville, ME05.1996
Skills
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Strong writing skills
Experienced Presenter/ Public Speaking
Curriculum integration/design
Instructional Leadership
Team building
Course Design
Program Evaluation
Mission Statement Development
New Student Orientation
Websites
- https://amshq.org/Blog/2022-09-12-Montessori-in-Ukraine-What-Happens-to-a-Montessori-Vision
- https://www.wellan.org/single-post/wellan-is-a-boston-family-favorite-winner-in-four-categories
- https://www.wellan.org/single-post/wellan-s-latest-middle-school-drama-production-a-yellow-brick-roa
- https://www.wellan.org/single-post/2019/01/25/more-than-a-tough-age-the-potential-for-happiness-in-a
- https://www.wellan.org/single-post/2020/06/03/wellan-7th-graders-address-social-environmental-issues
- https://www.wellan.org/single-post/flow-wellan-s-first-annual-literary-magazine
- https://www.prunderground.com/newton-montessori-school-opens-innovative-7th-and-8th-grade/00147747/#
Accomplishments
- Increased enrollment in brand new middle school program by 200%
- Authored feature article for educational publication
- Handled challenging employee situations with professionalism and grace
- Built trusting teams through explicit exercises, feedback systems, and relationships
- Collaborated with a variety of diversity teams to create more inclusive environments for faculty and students
- Facilitated hard conversations about identity and privilege
Awards
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
Certification
- Anti-bias/ Antiracist Certification - 2022
- Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trained - 2022
- Orton Gillingham Trained - 2017
- Sequential English Education Trained - 2016
- Montessori Early Childhood Credential - 2014
- Middle Years Programme Category I math training through the IB - 2013
Timeline
Middle School Director
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
08.2013 - 06.2014
Academic Support Specialist/Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
08.2005 - 06.2011
Student Activities Coordinator/Teacher
Rectory School
08.2000 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - English Literature
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Writing
Colby College
- Anti-bias/ Antiracist Certification - 2022
- Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trained - 2022
- Orton Gillingham Trained - 2017
- Sequential English Education Trained - 2016
- Montessori Early Childhood Credential - 2014
- Middle Years Programme Category I math training through the IB - 2013
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