Annamarie Koett

9629 161 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 3K8

604-588-8441 / anna@koett.ca

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Special Education, University of British Columbia, 2014

Bachelor of General Studies, Simon Fraser University, 2000
Minor in Learning Disabilities, Minor in Early Childhood Education
Standard BC Teaching Certificate, Simon Fraser University, 1983

AWARDS
Marg Csapo scholarship for Special Education teachers, 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2006 Current
Resource / Reading Recovery Teacher, R.C. Garnett Demonstration Elementary School
Langley School District #35

Design, implement, and assess both adapted and modified Individualized Education Plans
Schedule, consult with, supervise and plan in-service for Special Education Assistants
Collaborate with parents, SET BC and district personnel, teachers, & community specialists
Administer Level B tests (Ravens, PPVT, WRAT, KTEA, CELF, CCAT, WOODCOCK J.)
Use computer technology such as Kurzweil, Board Maker, Clicker 5, Co-writer
Demonstrate Reading Recovery and PRIME Math lessons on Pro-D days
Facilitate teachers Pro-D for PRIME Math, lead Self-Regulation workshops
Organize and schedule School Based Team meetings
Design and teach enrichment programs for gifted students

Sept. 2013 Oct. 2014

Program Trainer, Learning Disabilities Fraser South, Surrey BC
Create and teach a 24 hour math course for adult volunteers and teach volunteers to administer a
math diagnostic
Work with adult volunteers at their own pace to develop an understanding of a child centered
approach, and introduce Lev Vygotsky's theories, as well as metacognition and self-regulation
Aid adult students in designing lesson plans for their students and problem solve behaviour issues

Sept. 2002- June 2006

Resource / Learning Assistance Teacher, Noel Booth Elementary School, Langley School District #35
Design, supervise, and assess both adapted and modified Individualized Education Plans
Collaborate with parents, district resource personnel, teachers, & community specialists
Participate in developing a school wide positive behaviour support plan
Sept. 2001 - June 2002
Part-Time Grade Six Teacher and Teacher on Call, Langley School District #35
Adapted and taught the Grade Six curriculum for students with hearing impairment
Taught a variety of elementary through middle school classes
Sept. 1999 - Mar. 2009
Program Facilitator, Real Reading Tutoring Program, Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South,
Surrey, BC
Supervise volunteer tutors and students using the Real Reading Tutoring program
Schedule and advise tutors, evaluate tutors performance, assist tutors with lesson planning
Sept. 1998 - 1999
Diagnostic Test Administrator / Teacher, Churchill Secondary School, Surrey, BC

Administer screening tests, (Canada Quick, Woodcock Reading Mastery, PPVT)

Analyze test results, write reports, design IEPs
Designed and taught individualized language programs for grade eight and nine students
Generated a report card format and used it to evaluate and report on students achievements
Met with staff, parents, and counselors to arrange behavioural and educational adaptations

Sept. 1990 - Sept. 2000

Therapeutic Tutor Supervisor, Lower Mainland Tutoring Service, Surrey, BC

Supervise and train Orton Gillingham tutors

Collaborate with fellow tutors monthly to exchange ideas and information
Provide individualized learning assistance and curriculum support
Liaise with parents, teachers, and medical professionals
Write biannual reports

Sept. 1987 - June 1990

Teacher / Head of Primary Department, Fraser Academy, Vancouver, BC
Taught the Orton Gillingham Program to grade three through grade nine students
Coordinated primary department programs and meetings and training sessions

ADDITIONAL ADULT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

August 2007 - June 2010

Prime Math Facilitator
Led Prime Math workshops training teachers to teach math using a developmental model
Sept. 2013 - Oct. 2014
Pro-D Presenter
Designed and presented workshops on Metacognition, Self-regulation, and Problem Solving

REFERENCES
Janet Jamieson Ph.D.
Professor, Co-Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, Special Education, UBC
604-XXX-XXXX
Elizabeth Jordan Ed.D
Senior Tenured Instructor, Special Education, UBC
604-XXX-XXXX
Mrs. Ute Goetzke
Former Principal of R.C. Garnett Demonstration Elementary School
Langley, BC
604-XXX-XXXX
Dianna Wilks
Vice Principal, Learning Support Services
Langley School District #35
604-XXX-XXXX