Student Intervention Strategies

There are a variety of skills and strategies I possess that would assist a principal in increasing student achievement and parental involvement. I currently work in a data driven environment. For this reason, I am extremely proficient at analyzing and interpreting student data and assist in devising appropriate strategies to increase overall student achievement. Having over nine years of experience as the Student Intervention and Response to Intervention (RtI) Team chairperson, I have worked closely with students, staff and parents to address the needs of students who exhibit academic or behavioral difficulties. During Leadership and Response to Intervention (RtI) Team meetings we often review student data and explore how teachers use that

These opportunities would be devised as a result of data analysis, as well as, formal and informal classroom observations. An in-depth look would be taken at the best opportunities for staff based on district, school, and individual needs to promote professional growth and

I will assist the principal by ensuring the learning environment is safe and free of distractions. This would be accomplished by being highly visible throughout the day and promptly handling any disruptions or discipline concerns. As a school counselor, I have gained a tremendous amount of experience working in tandem with the principal and teachers to keep students safe and on task. I am often called upon to remove students who are exhibiting behaviors that are unsafe or are causing class disturbances. I counsel students and help guide them to think about their actions and the choices they have made. We then determine if their actions were aligned to school rules and expectations. Sessions are completed with a look at the consequences they may have as a result of their poor choice. According to the offense, parent contact may be made to make the parent aware of the action(s) that will be taken by the school and how we can work together to prevent this behavior in the future. I am also a member of our School Crisis Team where I have gained experience in assisting with conducting various safety drills throughout the school year, such as our monthly fire