NITASHA MCCANN
CHANHASSEN,MN
Summary
Educator with expertise in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. Proficient in developing and executing curriculum strategies that enhance academic performance and language skills. Combines general education and ESL knowledge to effectively connect with diverse student populations and foster strong classroom communities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Multilingual Learner Teacher
Eden Prairie School District
Eden Prairie, USA
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, design, and implement differentiated lessons that support English language learners (ELLs).
- Support classroom teachers in implementing instructional strategies that promote language development and cultural understanding.
- Provide professional development to staff on strategies for supporting ELLs in the mainstream classroom.
- Plan and deliver targeted small group lessons that build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English
- Administers WIDA Screener to assess the English language proficiency of newly enrolled multilingual learners.
- Coordinates and administers the annual WIDA ACCESS assessment to monitor students' progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Classroom Teacher
Eden Prairie Schools
Eden Prairie, MN
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
5th and 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bryant School District
Bryant, AR
08.2012 - 06.2015
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
08.2006 - 06.2012
3rd Grade /Grade Level Chairperson
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee, GA
01.2003 - 01.2006
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
DeKalb County Public Schools
Decatur, GA
01.2001 - 01.2003
1st and 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Jennings School District
Jennings, MO
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
English As A Second Language - K-12
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNMaster of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Harris- Stowe State College
St. Louis, MO01-1998
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Student engagement
- Collaboration skills
- Language assessment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Differentiated instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Multilingual Learner Teacher
Eden Prairie School District
08.2015 - Current
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Classroom Teacher
Eden Prairie Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
5th and 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bryant School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2012
3rd Grade /Grade Level Chairperson
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2006
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
DeKalb County Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
1st and 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Jennings School District
01.1998 - 01.2001
English As A Second Language - K-12
St. Cloud State University
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Harris- Stowe State College
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