Salvadora Etienne
Windsor,CT
Summary
Motivated and experienced educator, leveraging expertise in student support and leadership, seeking to contribute to a collaborative team that implements educational initiatives to foster academic excellence and personal growth
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students, Global Experience Magnet School
Bloomfield Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to district and school policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive school culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Improved campus-wide student engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities.
092 Administration Internship, Steps to Success
Bloomfield Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience coordinating and supervising of student activities to foster a positive school culture.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Created and facilitated professional development opportunities for staff
- Assisted in hiring, onboarding and collaborating with teachers and instructional support staff.
Special Education Teacher, GEMS
Bloomfield Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher, Steps to Success
Bloomfield Public Schools
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Ed. Teacher, Laurel Elementary School
Bloomfield Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Sixth Year - Educational Leadership
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut05.2022
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, Connecticut05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education and Elementary Education
SUNY, Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York05.2002
Skills
- CT-SEDS Tech Trainer
- Climate Specialist
- District Data Committee Member
- Crisis management
- Student engagement & development
- Parental communication
- Collaboration
- Multi-tiered support systems
- Curriculum development
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Intermediate Administration or Supervision 092
- Elementary, 1-6 (305)
- Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (165)
Timeline
Dean of Students, Global Experience Magnet School
Bloomfield Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, GEMS
Bloomfield Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2023
092 Administration Internship, Steps to Success
Bloomfield Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher, Steps to Success
Bloomfield Public Schools
08.2018 - 11.2022
Special Ed. Teacher, Laurel Elementary School
Bloomfield Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education and Elementary Education
SUNY, Buffalo State College
Sixth Year - Educational Leadership
Central Connecticut State University
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