Annamarie Koett has over 30 years of experience in special education. She holds a Master's degree in Special Education from UBC and has worked as a resource/reading recovery teacher, program trainer, and diagnostic test administrator. Koett has extensive experience designing IEPs, supervising support staff, collaborating with parents and specialists, and administering assessments. She also facilitates professional development for teachers on topics like metacognition, self-regulation, and problem solving.
Annamarie Koett has over 30 years of experience in special education. She holds a Master's degree in Special Education from UBC and has worked as a resource/reading recovery teacher, program trainer, and diagnostic test administrator. Koett has extensive experience designing IEPs, supervising support staff, collaborating with parents and specialists, and administering assessments. She also facilitates professional development for teachers on topics like metacognition, self-regulation, and problem solving.
Annamarie Koett has over 30 years of experience in special education. She holds a Master's degree in Special Education from UBC and has worked as a resource/reading recovery teacher, program trainer, and diagnostic test administrator. Koett has extensive experience designing IEPs, supervising support staff, collaborating with parents and specialists, and administering assessments. She also facilitates professional development for teachers on topics like metacognition, self-regulation, and problem solving.
Annamarie Koett has over 30 years of experience in special education. She holds a Master's degree in Special Education from UBC and has worked as a resource/reading recovery teacher, program trainer, and diagnostic test administrator. Koett has extensive experience designing IEPs, supervising support staff, collaborating with parents and specialists, and administering assessments. She also facilitates professional development for teachers on topics like metacognition, self-regulation, and problem solving.
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
