Mari Hoee-Raitto

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
• Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
• Provided emotional support to students and families.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.

I run a commercial/ subsistence fishcamp on the Upper Yukon River. I also do tours and educational camps there.

I have run my business since 1985.

It includes Pet boarding, grooming, training of sled dogs, sheep dogs and bird dogs.

I am also a breeder of Border Collies, Irish Setters and German Shorthair Pointers as well as our fine Alaskan Huskies and Scandinavian Hointers.

I taught in their Cabin Fever program for several years.

I would teach dependents of active duty officers and enlisted personell to ski, to skijor, to run sled dogs, to snowshoe, and to stay healthy and active thoughout their stay at EAFB.

Worked as a substitute teacher in the Fairbanks area high schools and some elementary schools.

Worked as Physical Education teacher, Special Ed/ Gifted program teacher

English teacher

Science Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Art teacher

Swim teacher

Volleyball, ski and track teacher/ coach