Elaine DePalo

Educational Resource Teacher

• Created and managed IEPs in collaboration with classroom teachers and families, to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Administered educational testing, developed reports, and reported outcomes to families
• Connected families and students with community outreach programs
• Worked in collaboration with families, student support team members and administration to best support students' needs
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Elementary Teacher

• Served as a mentor for many student teachers by providing guidance, sharing effective teaching strategies, and precise feedback to improve effective instruction
• Developed and lead Professional Development math sessions, both school and board-wide (Learning through Inquiry 3-Part Problem Solving)
• Developed and presented many literacy and math parent information nights
• Served in roles of Literacy, Music and Indigenous Lead Teachers - participated in PD sessions, presented information to colleagues and admin
• Primary Lead Teacher - fostered open conversations about best teaching and assessment practices
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm solutions for challenges, and develop cohesive curriculum across grade levels.
• Served in administrative Teacher in Charge role for past 5 years