Patrice Saunders

Teacher

• Collaborated with general education teachers to differentiate daily lessons for diverse learners providing access in Reading, Writing, Math and Content Studies
• Facilitated IEP meetings by reflecting student voice and strength-based approach.
• Managed caseload of special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings.
• Used research-based teaching methods to plan and deliver small group lessons including guided reading, writing and math groups based on student data.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Reviewed assessment and progress data, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal student outcomes.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units in order to build background knowledge to provide access and promote deeper understanding among students.

Special Education Coordinator

• Worked cooperatively with administrators, to plan and facilitate Special Education department meetings and professional developments.
• Provided ongoing support and guidance to teachers in the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies designed for special education students.
• Trained and supported general education teachers on best practices for accommodating diverse learners, fostering inclusive school culture.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop strategies and interventions tailored to each student''s needs, resulting in improved academic performance.
• Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation and reports.

• Mentored student teachers on curriculum implementation, instructional practices and classroom management.
• Lead weekly coaching conversations and debrief meetings to improve teacher performance.
• Completed weekly progress reports to track student teacher perforce
• Collaborated with university partners to create teacher improvement plans.
• Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness and pro vide feedback.

• Prepared and differentiate daily lessons for diverse learners in ELA and Strategic Reading based on student data
• Served as 7th grade team leader
• Planned and led 6 - 8th Literacy team meetings
• Delivered professional developments on differentiation, curriculum implementation, questioning & discussion techniques and data driven instruction
• Lead grade team Professional Learning Community
• Mentored new teachers.

• Mentored student teachers on curriculum implementation, instructional practices and classroom management
• Observed preservice teachers and offer feedback based on Danielson rubric
• Lead weekly coaching conversations and debrief meetings to improve Preservice teacher performance
• Completed weekly progress reports to track student teacher perforce
• Collaborated with university partners.

• Mentored student teachers on curriculum implementation, instructional practices and classroom management
• Observed preservice teachers and offer feedback based on Danielson rubric
• Lead weekly coaching conversations and debrief meetings to improve Preservice teacher performance
• Completed weekly progress reports to track student teacher perforce
• Collaborated with university partners.