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Nina Anderson

Instructional Specialist
Eden Prairie,MN

Summary

Dedicated Instructional Coach and Educator with skills in assessing and improvising the talents of all 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work and attention to detail.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certificates

Work History

Literacy Specialist/Coach

Jefferson Community School
Minneapolis, MN
09.2016 - Current
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods and standards based long term planning.

Literacy Interventionist

Jefferson Community School
Minneapolis, MN
09.2011 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated regular MTSS meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Armatage Elementary School
Minneapolis, MN
10.2001 - 08.2011
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Instructed groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support.

First and Second Grade Classroom Teacher

Downtown Open
Minneapolis, MN
09.1997 - 09.2001
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

First Grade Classroom Teacher

School Of Extended Learning
Golden Valley, MN
09.1995 - 08.1997
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Generated strategies for incorporating higher order thinking skills.
  • Taught in a year round, extended day program using thematic teaching.
  • Planned culturally relevant lesson plans incorporating differentiation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
09.1989 - 06.1994

Masters Degree - undefined

St. Mary’s University

Skills

    Innovative standard based lesson planning

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Additional Information

University of Minnesota Liaison for teacher candidates

Mentor to New Teachers

Software

Google Meet

Microsoft Office

Lexia

Clever

FASTbridge

Zoom

Seesaw

Illuminate

Dreambox

EPIC

Certification

Responsive Classroom Training

Quote

"When you get, GIVE. When you learn, TEACH."
Maya Angelou

Timeline

Literacy Specialist/Coach

Jefferson Community School
09.2016 - Current

Literacy Interventionist

Jefferson Community School
09.2011 - 09.2016

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Armatage Elementary School
10.2001 - 08.2011

First and Second Grade Classroom Teacher

Downtown Open
09.1997 - 09.2001

First Grade Classroom Teacher

School Of Extended Learning
09.1995 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Augsburg College
09.1989 - 06.1994

Masters Degree - undefined

St. Mary’s University
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