Regina Weir
Experienced Educator And Instructional Leader
Bloomington,IN
Summary
A devoted educator with experience in a wide range of learning environments, committed to inclusion and culturally responsive practices. Currently pursuing a leadership opportunity in an educational setting leveraging a full range of resources to promote student success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
STEM/ART TEACHER and OUTDOOR EDUCATION CORDINATOR
LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
06.2023 - Current
- Taught classes grades K-8 focused on fusion of art, science, and environmental education
- Students engaged in hands-on learning in outdoor/indoor classroom setting
- Spearheaded enhancement of outdoor education resources and facilities.
- Fostered writing collaborative with K-8 teachers to foster students' creative writing.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Caseworker for 31 students with individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Leader of staff workshops focused on Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Director and Lead Teacher
ARTESIAN CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Directed learning experience for 70+ high school students enrolled in alternative education program at MSD of Martinsville
- Managed staff of four service providers and collaborated closely with parents, social workers, therapists, guidance counselors, and school leaders.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels between employees to foster student support services.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Enhanced student learning by implementing differentiated instruction and individualized support for 15 diverse learners.
- Championed reading project using Video Self-Monitoring to improve reading confidence and fluency for 10 fourth graders
- Initiated unique social/emotional reading project for Week in Kindness, pairing older readers with emerging readers to engage with storybooks that focus on kindness and helping other
Coordinator of Student Teaching Assessment
INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Spearheaded the Teacher Performance Assessment program.
- Led and enhanced professional development opportunities for 35 University Supervisors and 300 teacher candidates around student teaching performance.
Project Coordinator for Program Redesign
INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Oversaw certification/masters degree curriculum redesign, coordinating and reporting with the Office of Special Education Programs.
- Advised 32 students around program completion.
Art, Service Learning and Social Issues Teacher
HARMONY EDUCATION CENTER
08.2000 - 07.2005
- Educated 60 high school students in art and interdisciplinary service-learning courses
- Taught 6 experiential service-learning classes that fostered civic engagement and understanding of various social issues; Course examples include, Aging and Elderly, Understanding Poverty Together, and Barriers and Opportunities to Improve Alternative Transportation
- Led discussion groups for 9 teens focused on social/emotional development
- Chaired 10 Critical Friends Group focused on poverty, community engagement, and service-learning for benefit of low-income residents.
Art and Inclusion Teacher
JAMES MADISON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Coordinated interdisciplinary thematic projects that highlighted critical thinking and self-reflection
- Provided faculty support for first LGBTQ student group
- Executed 2 after-school art program that resulted in borough recognition for First Place Teacher, Teens for Planet Earth Transportation Poster Contest in New York City.
Art Teacher and Co-Coordinator of Recycle-a-Bicycle
EASTERN DISTRICT PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
08.1993 - 07.1996
- Educated 6 diverse student groups per day classes in studio arts, mural making, and environmental humanities
- Improved student engagement in classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
- Organized public art projects on environmental and social concerns with additional focus on dropout prevention through student engagement
- Co-coordinated award-winning after-school program called Recycle-a-Bicycle which was awarded NYC Good Citizen’s Award.
Education
Ph.D. - Teacher Education And Special Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 01.2009 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Special Education (P-12)
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 08.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Science in Art Education - Art Education And Service Learning
City College of New York
New York 01.1998 - 01.2000
Skills
Individualized Instruction
Course Development
Public Speaking
Problem-solving aptitude
Active Learning
Presentation Skills
Written Communication
Progress Reporting
Project-based learning
Instructional Methods
Special Education Instruction
Student Mentoring
Motivational Abilities
Timeline
STEM/ART TEACHER and OUTDOOR EDUCATION CORDINATOR
LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
06.2023 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
12.2021 - 05.2023
Director and Lead Teacher
ARTESIAN CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
08.2018 - 08.2021
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2017 - 07.2018
Coordinator of Student Teaching Assessment
INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON
06.2014 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Teacher Education And Special Education
Indiana University
01.2009 - 01.2014
Project Coordinator for Program Redesign
INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON
07.2007 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Special Education (P-12)
Indiana University
08.2006 - 01.2008
Art, Service Learning and Social Issues Teacher
HARMONY EDUCATION CENTER
08.2000 - 07.2005
Master of Science in Art Education - Art Education And Service Learning
City College of New York
01.1998 - 01.2000
Art and Inclusion Teacher
JAMES MADISON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
07.1996 - 07.2000
Art Teacher and Co-Coordinator of Recycle-a-Bicycle
EASTERN DISTRICT PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
08.1993 - 07.1996