LORI VANOVER
Franklin,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic Educator/Instructional Coach with skills in assessing and improvising the talents of adult learners. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs to support all students in a diverse learning environment. Passionate about creating engaging student-centered learning experiences and utilizing authentic and timely feedback to support students' academic performance. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement for academic success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Future Ready Instructional Coach
Lakota Local Schools
08.2014 - 05.2023
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities across multiple schools
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Championed growth mindset among district staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
- Increased student engagement through implementation of innovative teaching techniques and resources.
Classroom Teacher
Lakota Local Schools
08.1991 - 08.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Served as team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Championed inclusionary practices within classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Focus:Arts Integrated Curriculum And Instruction
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH08.2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (1-8) - Focus: ELA And Content Literacy
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.1991
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Student Engagement
- Feedback Delivery
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Differentiated Instruction
- Dependable and Responsible
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Excellent communication abilities
Websites
Accomplishments
Future Ready Teacher Blog Post/Future Ready Schools national blog
Presenter for HighAIMS Summer Institutes
Google Certified Teacher
Canvas proficient
Batelle Teacher of Excellence Award
Nationally Board Certified Teacher (2007)
Professional Learning
- National Reading Recovery Conference
- INACOL National Conference
- OETC
- NWEA
- PBL Ohio Institute
- CanvasCon
- Google Summit
- Learn 21
- PBL Site Visits
- GoOpen Summit
- HCESC Coaching Institute
- Batelle for Kids SOAR Leading and Learning Workshop
- MAX Teaching Workshop
Timeline
Future Ready Instructional Coach
Lakota Local Schools
08.2014 - 05.2023
Classroom Teacher
Lakota Local Schools
08.1991 - 08.2014
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Focus:Arts Integrated Curriculum And Instruction
University of Rio Grande
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (1-8) - Focus: ELA And Content Literacy
Miami University
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