Thomas Sejen
Learning Acceleration Specialist at Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson- Claim this Profile
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Arizona Teachers License
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Experience
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Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Acceleration Specialist
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Jun 2022 - Present
• Support a school-wide adoption of learning acceleration strategies. • Assist in the examination of achievement data to determine student groups experiencing the greatest learning loss. • Provide teachers with the tools and approaches to accelerate learning built on a foundation of formative assessment. • Communicate an in-depth understanding of mathematics and English language arts standards to co-plan and co-deliver lessons, units, and assessments designed to accelerate learning. • Provide student-centered coaching built on collaboration and a shared vision of student success. • Partner with school leaders to assess teacher readiness to implement effective instructional practices that accelerates learning. • Design and facilitate professional development, adjusting support for teachers based on need. • Work with teachers and leaders to measure the impact of learning acceleration strategies. • Foster culturally responsive teaching practices and supportive classroom communities. • Strengthen teacher efficacy as instructional decision makers. • Influence mindsets related to school-wide implementation of a strong universal, core instructional program and the notion that ALL students can achieve grade-level mastery with the right instruction Show less
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Wilson Elementary School District No 7
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Teacher Mentor
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
The mentor's overall role is to promote the growth and development of the beginning teacher to improve student learning, help orient new teachers to the school community and to teaching in general. I serve as collegial and emotional supports for this challenging phase of a teacher's career.- Provides an induction program for new teachers- Builds relationships with new teachers for the purpose of establishing an environment of trust and collaboration.- Collaborate with teachers on subject/grade level planning - Support the improvement of pedagogical instructional strategies and classroom management practices -Support and facilitate opportunities for new teachers to regularly observe or co-teach with skilled teachers -Facilitate follow-up discussions of classroom observation results and co-teaching experiences Show less
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Teacher
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Jul 2016 - May 2021
- Served as the CTM English Team Lead through MCESA providing staff leadership - Received five ASU Semester Interns implementing co-teaching strategies - Served as an MCL through Opportunity Culture providing leadership to staff- Transitioned to instructing 6-8 grade Structured English Immersion - Created real-world collaborative Social Studies Curriculum- Attended AVID Summer Institute 2017 San Diego and 2018 Denver- Attended OELAS Spring Conference 2017 Tucson- Lead National Jr. Honor Society with a local non-profit implementing cultural lessons Show less
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Middle School Teacher
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
- VFW Post 720 District III, Phoenix, Middle School Teacher of the Year 2014-2015 - Taught at three sites instructing middle school language arts and social studies - Coaching experience with track and field - Selected to serve on a site’s leadership council - Selected to work with Arizona Department of Education on special education project - Received two ASU 8-week special education student teachers and three practicum placements - At one site managed a behavior database to track students school wide - Facilitated Friday after school gym and detention programs - Constructed and implemented common core curriculum for the district Show less
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Phoenix Elementary School District #1
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teacher
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2011 - 2012
- Whittier Elementary School middle school Social Studies teacher - Created curriculum, assessment, and activities based on AZ state standards - Taught fall intersession gearing up for Arizona’s Centennial - Whittier Elementary School middle school Social Studies teacher - Created curriculum, assessment, and activities based on AZ state standards - Taught fall intersession gearing up for Arizona’s Centennial
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Arizona State University
Master of Education (MEd), Post-Secondary and Higher Education -
2008 - 2011
Arizona State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Secondary Education
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