Diane P. Proctor
Learning Support Specialist at British International School Of Boston- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Initial license Elementary Education (1-6)
Mass. DESEApr, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Initial license, Reading Specialist, (K-12)
Mass. DESEMay, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Certification in Reading Specialist/Consultant (K-12)
RIDE (Rhode Island Department of Edcation)May, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Certification in Elementary Education, (1-6)
RIDE (Rhode Island Department of Education)Aug, 1995- Sep, 2024 -
Lifetime Certification in Early Childhood Education, (PK-2)
RIDE (Rhode Island Department of Education)Sep, 1992- Sep, 2024 -
Professional license in Early Childhood Education, (K-3)
Mass. DESEJun, 1980- Sep, 2024
Experience
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British International School Of Boston
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Support Specialist
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Jun 2021 - Present
*Provided customized Orton-Gillingham individual instruction to Y1 through Y7(K-Gr.6) students *Made recommendations for strategies and interventions to strengthen learning *Collaborated with teachers (in team meetings and as needed) to develop effective interventions *Provided student support through small group instruction within the classroom, with a focus on developing effective executive function competencies, study/academic habits, and subject-specific skills *Created and set realistic, specific SMART goals and objectives for each student *Supported teachers in differentiating plans for students based on their unique learning profiles *Oversaw and/or administer appropriate assessments to determine the effectiveness of instruction *Applied formative assessments to measure the attainment of short-term learning goals *Reviewed diagnostic data periodically for students so they met their goals *Paired instruction with a supportive environment to have a most direct effect on student learning *Used evidence-based approach to strengthen educational practices in math *Developed teaching and learning materials for early-grade literacy and mathematics *Designed and implemented a professional development program for teachers *Monitored student progress regularly and shared feedback *Worked collaboratively to develop and teach information to close the gap on student learning *Identified students' needs through literacy and math assessments and created a trajectory of intervention strategies. *Created a database of word patterns and patterned sentences *Implemented assessments providing a complete picture of student achievement to inform instruction and encourage learning *Taught rules-based strategy approach to students who needed effective interventions in spelling *Practiced basic principles of varied learning readiness to cultivate student learning effectively adjusting time, instruction, practice, and support as needed for individual students Show less
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Owner
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Mar 2013 - Feb 2023
*Taught reading, writing and spelling to struggling readers and nonreaders *Provided research-based Orton-Gillingham approach as needed *Instructed ELL students in developing basic skills and confidence in their ability to learn *Increased intrinsic motivation in students through connecting learning gains across multiple domains *Designed and wrote weekly progress reports for parents *Personalized tutoring by assessing skills to create an individual curriculum map *Integrated five essential components of effective reading instruction *Utilized recent research-validated methods to engage and keep each student on task Show less
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Reading Clinician
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Oct 2018 - May 2021
*Researched and created screening tool to evaluate students for literacy services. *Developed IEP goals and objectives with multi-disciplinary service providers while sharing valuable resources to help students succeed in literacy *Applied communication apps, speech-generating devices, eye trackers and eye gaze-enabled devices for individuals with disabilities and special needs who require AAC *Researched best practices and adapted individual reading sessions after exploring the latest innovation and technology to ensure compliance with established IEP objectives for students' needs *Designed and implemented effective classroom reading groups to provide quality information and understanding of popular literature and current events *Facilitated an evidence-based literacy curriculum and related engaging activities to ensure the active participation of individuals with complex communication needs *Recorded data to systematically measure students' performance on particular tasks to document meeting IEP goals and objectives *Collaborated with five multidisciplinary teams weekly to discuss how to apply our knowledge to meet students' IEP goals. *Wrote quarterly reports for all students to inform, summarize, and substantiate evidence documenting each students' improvements including highlights and challenges *Actively participated in IEP meetings with family; contributed to a discussion focusing on literacy goals to plan for student's educational program and future Show less
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Community College of Rhode Island
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Critical Reading for College Success
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
Taught two sections of a class entitled: ‘Critical Reading for College Success” Designed the course curriculum and structure to help students develop reading and thinking skills essential for college success. Focused on enhancing vocabulary, reading rate, and comprehension according to the purpose for the reading material. Engaged students in discussions to learn the author's purpose, point of view, drawing inferences, and applying advanced comprehension strategies. Assessed students in progress and provided guidance and comprehension of course material. Coordinated with department chair to ensure curriculum and course material metcollege guidelines. Show less
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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reading Specialist
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
*Provided comprehensive reading services for individuals and small groups including students in Career Technical Education (CTE), and students in the Transition Program (18-22 y.o.) *Applied individually designed Orton-Gillingham lessons to students in K-8 *Shared progress monitoring data with stakeholders, i.e. family, IEP team, and special education coordinator to impact student growth *Wrote S.M.A.R.T. goals and benchmarks for each student’s IEP *Wrote comprehensive reports from reading assessments *Collected, synthesized, and applied reading data to disseminate pertinent information to relevant faculty consistent with IEPs *Taught instructional strategies to individuals and small groups in middle school *Utilized 1:1 student pull-out, push-in, and small groups to teach literacy skills *Coordinated scheduled literacy instruction with faculty as needed Show less
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Providence Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Classroom Teacher, first grade
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Aug 1994 - Jun 2011
*Supervised 7 paraprofessionals and 5 pre-service teachers in 16 years *Managed 5 Instructional Assistants to tutor students 1:1 and in small groups *Co-edited Providence Framework in ELA/Reading for early childhood and elementary grades *Produced well-planned classroom lessons which demonstrated purpose, rigor, and differentiation to support student-centered learning and improved academic performance *Initiated and applied summative and formative evaluations and reviews for on-going data-driven classroom supports with the administrative team *Planned and delivered professional development to whole staff and small groups of teachers in math “Investigations in Number, Data, and Space” (TERC) including limited one-on-one *support to help teachers establish strong Tier 1 literacy instruction and/or effectively implement Tier 2 interventions *Effectively planned small group reading instruction comprised of guided contextual reading and skillfully paced systematic word study *Collaborated and communicated daily with support personnel to apply dynamic academic and educational experience appropriately, effectively, and in response to the child's learning and cognitive needs *Developed and designed weekly parent workshops in word building, *Wrote objectives, activities, assessments for complete lesson plans building on developmental learning skills *Assessed and monitored student literacy and language development at prescribed intervals *Collaborated with parents daily to optimize children’s academic and social development *Attended common planning time meetings and after-school PD with grade-level and resource teams; actively contributed to professional learning community *Applied RTI continuously, frequently measuring progress for increasingly intensive research-based instructional interventions Show less
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Education
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Hood College
B. A., Early Childhood Education -
Wheelock College
M. S., Teacher of Reading -
Lesley University
M. A., Expressive Therapy -
Lutheran Family Services Association, Framingham, MA
Year-long program in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Family Systems Therapies -
Newton North High School
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Unitarian Universalist Association, Sudbury, MA
Training Program for Leaders in Human Sexuality Education
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