Deidre Cutter

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Devoted educator with a strong understanding of child development, teaching strategies, classroom management, and
classroom assessment. Enthusiastic teacher with the patient, supportive attitude necessary to face the challenging road of
education.

Education
University of New England, Biddeford, ME
2014
M.S. Education: Curriculum & Instructional Strategies
Courses included: Teacher as Leader, Differentiation Theory & Strategies, Motivational Theory & Classroom
Management, Instructional Leadership, Teaching & Learning in Inclusion Settings, Using Technology within Inclusion
Education, Study Skills & Content Literacy, Connecting Reading with Writing for Success, Portfolio, and Action
Research Project

University of New England, Biddeford, ME

2004
Teacher Certification Program, K-8 certified

University of Southern Maine/ Lewiston-Auburn College, Lewiston, ME

2002
B.A. Social & Behavioral Sciences with minor in Educational Studies

Teaching Experience

Literacy Interventionist
Paris Elementary School, Paris ME
2016-2017
Instructed small groups and individual students in the areas of reading and writing
Created and designed individualized lessons to meet the needs of students in the RTI process
Helped some struggling readers overcome some learning hurdles to meet end of the year reading
benchmarks
Administered district and statewide assessments
Facilitated intervention team meetings
Planned and participated in grade level outreaches to families. Led instructional sessions for students
parents

Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher (2014-2015)
Central Maine Christian Academy, Lewiston, ME
2012-2016
Created and taught lesson plans to meet curriculum requirements & Common Core Standards
Collaborated and worked alongside a co-teacher
Administered Standardized testing as required
Differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of students
Communicated regularly with parents and staff to enhance students education
 Arranged appointments, informed, tested, and guided prospective families and students in the decision
making process
Completed state mentoring program
Private Tutor
Varying times from 2005-2011
Tutored third grader in reading comprehension
Taught fifth grader to become a more proficient writer
Implemented new strategies to help a fourth grader become a more proficient writer
Tutored a fourth grader in both reading accuracy and fluency

Third Grade Teacher

Agnes Gray Elementary School, West Paris, ME
2004-2005
Created and taught lessons to align with the Maine Learning Results and district curriculum
Administered district and statewide testing
Scored district wide writing assessments
Collaborated directly with a small support team to better my teaching
Selected to participate on the schools RTI team

Professional Experience
Child & Family Specialist
Child Development Services, Cumberland County, Falmouth, ME
2002- 2003
Certified Denver II Screener
Collaborated with 85 families to create Individualized Family Service Plans for their children with special
needs.
Organized and facilitated Early Childhood Team Meetings, which involved families and therapists deciding on
the needs of individual children.
Screened children for any physical, cognitive, or social delays.

Volunteer Experiences
Childrens Ministries
Childrens Sunday School Curriculum Developer
2011-2014
Designed and taught a curriculum for pre-school age children.

Director of Vacation Bible School

2010/2011
Coordinated, organized, and directed VBS

School Volunteer
Agnes Gray Elementary School, West Paris, ME
2006-2007
Volunteered weekly in fifth grade classroom.

References
Available upon request