My Experience

one on one coaching/team teaching to assist a teacher who was not confident in teaching TDA (Text Dependent Analysis) for PA state testing

school wide professional development to integrate Collins Writing in non-ELA classrooms

department professional development in elementary grade bands (K-2, 3-4, 5-6) with monthly meetings to provide ideas for writing instruction and support to writing teachers

ELA department professional development on modes of writing

ELA department professional development on integrating reading and writing skills in a workshop setting

school wide development of elementary writing blocks using daily journals

group development of a multi state (PA and TX) poetry writing program and then professional development on how to connect classrooms at a national convention

one on one coaching in novel unit and short story unit development with application of state standards, implementation of mixed media elements, and use of technology.

department professional development on independent reading projects and book clubs

school wide implementation of book clubs and promotion of literature

selection of grade level novels

based on MAP testing results, non-ELA school wide professional development of non-fiction reading skills

ELA department professional development on integrating reading and writing skills in a workshop setting

leading book clubs on professional books

convention session professional development on verse novels as mentor texts

convention session professional development on Holocaust literature instruction

creating materials for reading competition's student competitors; working with teaches to prepare students

one on one coaching to use varied tech tools such as quizlet live, quizzizz, and padlet to name only a few

one on one coaching with teachers to learn how to use new LMS (Learning Management Systems)  including GradeQuick, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Canvas

ELA department professional development on AI - benefits and detriments

cross-curricular departments professional development on the use of Google Workspaces with Learnics extensions to conduct research, take notes, cite sources, and develop writing

first middle school educator in my district to guide students in online testing for the PSSA; training other teachers to guide their students in the online system and tools

led training sessions on tech tools for WPCTE during the pandemic

developing a podcasting class with a colleague

one on one coaching for developing a positive learning environment

professional development to pre-service teachers in varied grade levels/subjects on engagement techniques

creating blog posts and podcasts concerning classroom management and engagement techniques

mentor teacher for a new hire in the English Department

mentoring both student teachers and college observation students in classroom management