Natalie Ohanessian
336 Casitas Avenue,CA
Summary
Experienced educator and certified reading specialist with a strong background in developing customized instructional plans for individuals and groups of students. Skilled in addressing diverse learning needs and well-versed in the effective Orton-Gillingham methodology. Confident in adapting and enhancing math curriculum to ensure comprehensive learning. Committed to providing personalized learning plans, collaborating with classroom teachers to implement best practices and strategies, and fostering strong relationships with parents and community members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
K-4 Literacy Curriculum and Instructional Lead
Convent & Stuart Hall
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with administration as an Academic council member
- Managed and approve resources for literacy programming
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards through assessment collection and analysis
Learning Strategist
Convent & Stuart Hall
08.2021 - Current
- Support students Kindergarten-4th grade in literacy and math remediation
- Use assessment data to drive small group lessons and support teacher differentiation in the classroom
- Write individualized education plans using neuropsychological evaluations, school assessments, and parent meetings to determine support needs and strategies
- Conduct explicit, multi-sensory structured lessons for struggling readers and writers
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress and involve them in the learning process
Lower Form Associate Dean
Stuart Hall for Boys
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Help students maximize their academic and social emotional learning through support and education of faculty and parents
- Manage behavior plans and help implement support within classrooms
- Have strong understanding of cognitive and developmental needs of students K-3
- Assist Admissions Office with recruiting, interviewing and visitation and selection of students
- Support design of daily schedules, space logistics, and school events and traditions
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Associate Teacher Coordinator
Stuart Hall For Boys
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Provide mentorship, training, and monthly meetings for Associate Teachers to further their growth as educators
- Conduct informal observations and provide opportunities for constructive feedback
- Attend quarterly Bay Area Associate Teacher Coordinator meetings to further gain resources and collaborate with other teacher-training programs
- Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities promoting professional growth and development
Kindergarten Teacher
Stuart Hall For Boys
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Implement Responsive Classroom techniques to build classroom community and trust
- Establish strong SEL program to help students regulate feelings and navigate peer conflict
- Exercise good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Experience planning, teaching, and differentiating Bridges Math curriculum, adding Marcy Cook, Marilyn Burns, and Singapore Math activities to further enhance math curriculum
- Experience implementing multi-sensory, sequential, and direct literacy instruction via Fundations and Orton-Gillinghan curriculum and training
- Provide individual, small group, and whole group language arts instruction using Guided Reading, Reading/Writing Workshop and Reciprocal Teaching to build comprehension, and develop cognitive and metacognitve reading strategies
1st Grade Associate Teacher
Stuart Hall for Boys
08.2012 - 06.2013
3rd Grade Associate Teacher
Stuart Hall for Boys
08.2010 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Rooftop Elementary School, SFUSD
01.2010 - 06.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-5
SFUSD
10.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Master of Arts - Language and Literacy
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2013
Reading Specialist Credential -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2013
Multiple Subject CLAD Teaching Credential -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2009
B.A. - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2008
Skills
- Multi-sensory structured literacy
- Differentiated instruction
- Teacher collaboration
- Curriculum adaptation
- One-on-one/small group support
- Assessment data collection and analysis
- Parental communication
Accomplishments
Winner of the Heart of an Educator Award, January 2025, Convent & Stuart Hall President's Assembly
Professional Development
- Beyond the ABC's of ADHD and Executive Functioning, CA Teacher Development Collaborative, Nov 2024
- The Writing Chapter: Sparking the Writing Revolution with the Latest Insights and Research, Amplify, Oct 2024
- Literacy Equity for Every Student: Building Bridges to Brighter Futures, Joyful Literacy, Sept 2024
- CA Dyslexia Initiative Conference, Summer 2024
- Showing Pre-K - Grade 2 Students how Written Words Really Work, Pete Bowers, May 2024
- IMSE Morphology Training, April 2024
- Solving the Dyslexia Paradox: The Importance of Brain Development, TLC, June 2022
- Neuropsychology of Written Language Disorders, Association of Educational Therapists, January 2022
- Leveraging Small Group Instruction, Learner First Center for Mathematics, Fall 2021
- Teaching Reading to Struggling Students, Teachers College, Summer 2021
- Standford YouCubed- Number Sense and Data, December 2020
- The Essentials of Dialogue, The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, April 2019 and August 2019
- IBSC and One Schoolhouse- Building Leadership, February 2018
- IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillinghan Training, July 2017
- Bureau of Education, Guided Reading Workshop, January 2016
- Reading Workshop K-2 Curriculum Review, Teachers College, October 2015
- Bureau of Education, Differentiating Math Workshop, January 2015
- Bureau of Education, Common Core Literacy Workshop, July 2014
- Social Emotional Learning Workshop, Institute for SEL, August 2014
- Responsive Classroom Training, August 2014
- Dana Hall Math Conference, June 2013
- Marcy Cook Math Workshop, January 2013
- Making Math Real Workshop, July 2012
Timeline
K-4 Literacy Curriculum and Instructional Lead
Convent & Stuart Hall
08.2023 - Current
Learning Strategist
Convent & Stuart Hall
08.2021 - Current
Lower Form Associate Dean
Stuart Hall for Boys
08.2019 - 06.2021
Associate Teacher Coordinator
Stuart Hall For Boys
08.2015 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Stuart Hall For Boys
08.2013 - 06.2021
1st Grade Associate Teacher
Stuart Hall for Boys
08.2012 - 06.2013
3rd Grade Associate Teacher
Stuart Hall for Boys
08.2010 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Rooftop Elementary School, SFUSD
01.2010 - 06.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-5
SFUSD
10.2008 - 01.2010
Reading Specialist Credential -
San Francisco State University
Multiple Subject CLAD Teaching Credential -
San Francisco State University
B.A. - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - Language and Literacy
San Francisco State University
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