Professional Development
As a teacher at OLMCA, I had the opportunity to participate in many professional developments with the staff. Here is a list of some:
Multiple workshops on Lucy Calkins Phonics, Reading, and riting instruction with Amanda Arens from Arens Consulting.
Multiple math workshops on Everyday Math with Kathleen Pitvorec from the Learning Science Research Institute.
“Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder” by Erica Smith from Caravel Autism Heath
“Values Virtues and Social Emotional Learning” by Dr. Kathryn Bojczyk.
“Transition Strategies that Support Children’s Needs and Keep the Day Flowing Smoothly” by Marilyn Peterson, Early Childhood Consultant & Professional Development Provider.
CPR Certification
Values, Virtues, and Social Emotional Learning
Archdiocese of Chicago
CPR Certification
Mandated Reporter Certification
RISE Reading Workshop
During the fall of 2020, in my class Reading/Language Arts in the Early Years, I had the opportunity to take The RISE Reading Workshop. The workshop covers: “an explicit, systematic, and sequential phonics method,” the “‘why’ behind the decoding, spelling, and pronunciation of English words,” and “how to empower students to become life-long readers, and learners” (https://workshop.riseinstituteforliteracy.org).
My certificate of completion is on the right.
