Laini Bernard
Math Educator & Interventionist
Milford,DE
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Math Interventionist, with a passion for math and a focus on individual needs of working with all students at their current level of understanding. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Math Interventionist
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden, United States
08.2012 - Current
- Worked with I-Ready software to determine math ability and needs to design lessons for students in need of support.
- Co- created a process for MTSS referrals and class interventions for teachers when determining if a student was in need of support.
- Modified general education curriculum for support students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on students for IEP meetings and for end of quarter Tier adjustments
- Arranged for special accommodations during examinations to lengthen test times and read instructions aloud.
- Created strategies to meet needs of students with a variety of learning needs.
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Chair of Mathematics Department
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden, United States
10.2015 - Current
- Assisted in creating agendas and professional development topics for monthly department meetings, including work on quarterly and semester assessments; increasing engagement and higher level thinking questioning strategies in the classroom; scaffolding lessons and creating accommodations for the needs of ESL and students with disabilities
- Worked on a team to create a curriculum adoption proposal and presentation after reviewing several resources and compiling data to support the team decision.
- Assisted in the preparation for PSAT/SAT.
- Maintained book and calculator inventory and maintenance for the building.
- Assisted in end of year supply inventory budgeting.
- Participated in the interview panel for prospective new teachers.
- Participated in walkthroughs of teacher to determine how to increase student engagement by observing use of time in the class (teacher led vs. student led) and exploring the data to make adjustments with teachers.
- Mentoring of 1 to 2 new teachers a year using the state and district approved curriculum, which included observation of teachers 4 times a year and creating an action plan for growth.
Special Education Teacher (TAM Math Class)
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden, United States
08.2002 - 06.2011
- Modified general education curriculum for students with disabiities students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with general education teachers to create engaging and scaffolded lessons to meet the needs of all students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students..
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities; including a student with a visual impairment and their paraeducator, student with a hearing impairment and their educational interpreter.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
Ignite Fitness And Kickboxing
DOVER, DE
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and led the Teen LAB program for over a year, which included creating programming and youth outreach and clinics at Caesar Rodney High School
- Modified routines to fit different skill levels.
- Cultivated and strengthened strong relationships with students.
- Coached and managed up to 4 weekly classes.
- Provided lectures and demonstrations to teens and adults to promote safety.
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
- Helped students prevent injuries and rendered calm and professional aid in case of accidents.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained peak physical condition and current knowledge of instructional techniques to better serve students and promote fitness.
- Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
- Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden, DE 08.1993 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 08.1997 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 08.1997 - 05.2001
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 01.2011 - 08.2012
Skills
Student records management
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Training and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
State of Delaware Teacher of Exceptional Children GradesK-12
Timeline
Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
Ignite Fitness And Kickboxing
08.2020 - Current
Chair of Mathematics Department
Caesar Rodney High School
10.2015 - Current
Math Interventionist
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2012 - Current
State of Delaware Teacher of Exceptional Children GradesK-12
11-2011
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
01.2011 - 08.2012
State of Delaware Teacher of Mathematics Grades 9-12
10-2010
Teacher of Exceptional Children - LD, SED And MH (Secondary 7-12)
08-2005
Special Education Teacher (TAM Math Class)
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2002 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Delaware
08.1997 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
08.1997 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Caesar Rodney High School
08.1993 - 05.1997