SUSAN KAY DIBERNARDO

• Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitated classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for various learning styles.
• Engaged students through interactive activities to promote participation and interest.
• Mentored new substitute teachers on effective classroom strategies and procedures.

Freedom Crest Elementary (TK-5), & Harvest Hill Steam Academy (TK-8), Ridgemoor Elementary (TK-5), -Oak Meadows Elementary (TK-5), Herk Bouris Elementary (TK-5)

• Responsibilities: ELD/ELAC; SST's; 504's; Student Supervision & Discipline; Teacher/Classified Evaluations; PBIS; NEU; CAASPP Testing Coordinator; Watch Dogs Program Coordinator; Intervention Programming; Safety Committee; & Data Coordinator for Behavior & Academics; COVID Protocols; Staffing/Interviews; SEL Curriculum Support; AVID & LEXIA program Coordinator.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve student outcomes and performance metrics.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering community engagement in school activities.
• Oversaw curriculum alignment with state standards, ensuring educational quality across grade levels.
• Served as Summer School Principal (K-8)

• District Presenter/Trainer: Training teachers (TK-8) in intervention strategies: visual representations, accountable talk, clear expectations. Organizing & facilitating professional learning/planning sessions in correspondence with CAASPP/ELPAC preparation.
• District Induction Coach: Participant in the Center for Teacher Innovation Program as a Reflective Coach. Supporting new teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and program completion.
• District AVID Coach: Provide ongoing support to AVID Teachers, AVID Tutors (College and Cross-Age) & assist with contract negotiations.

• AVID Program Coach- Responsible for monitoring, coaching & certifying 35 Middle & High Schools in six districts in Riverside County.
• AVID Presenter at Workshops, Conferences, & Events: Tutorology; Focused Note-Taking; Socratic Seminar; Regional Write- Off; Senior Recognition; 8th Grade Stand-Out; College Awareness; Site Team Retreat; Writing Workshops; & AVID Excel Training.

• Bell Mountain Middle School Teacher: 7th & 8th Grade (2006-2016) Subjects: Language Arts, Social Science, AVID, AVID Excel, Math, Science Extra Duty: Credit Recovery & Intervention Coordinator; AVID Coordinator
• Monte Vista Middle School: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade (2004-2006) Subjects: Language Arts, Social Science, AVID Extra Duty: After School Tutoring Program; Mentoring Program