Stephanie Larch

My skill set includes working with K-12 and adult learners.  I teach on-line and in person.  I believe in everyone having the broadest opportunities to learn and to obtain knowledge and skills.  I believe each person should have a learning experience designed specifically for their learning needs with the support provided to meet all goals.

Administrative Assistant/Instructor BFW Adult Education, Williamsport, IN.  2022-Present

Courses taught High School Equivalency, Adult Education, ELL

• Develop individual lesson plans with curriculum based on Indiana State Standards K-12/ Indiana Educator Standards for English Learners 
• Intake students to begin records of progress that are maintained throughout program 
• Mentor adult learners to progress successfully in their learning plan and to consider future educational goals
• Coordinate and administer TABE Testing to provide students with progress and to steer individual learning plans
• Collaborate with fellow faculty to coordinate courses and to sustain productive student learning 
• Maintain Inters database to provide records required by the state that perpetuate funding of Learning Center programs
• Organize staff to support success for students and to support clarity of staff operation expectations

Adjunct Faculty Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.  2022-Present

Courses taught Math Methods in Early Grades,  Methods of Teaching Reading 

• Maintain and teach an On-line course using a Zoom dashboard
• Write course syllabi including best practice and Indiana State Math and Language Arts Standards Pre  K-2
• Teaching awareness of Urban education to impact equal learning for all students
• Coordinate guest speakers and field experience to support student attainment of knowledge and skills 
• Collaborate with fellow faculty to coordinate courses within block of instruction providing a well-rounded learning experience 
• Maintain Canvas platform for constant communication of progress for interns
• Communitcate with interns for clarification and succes within the course

Adjunct Faculty University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.  2022

Course taught Math Methods K-6

• Write course syllabus to include all aspects of teaching K-6 
• Schedule and maintain internship within field experience in order for success for all parties
• Coordinate classwork within block of instruction to provide continuity of learning for interns
• Collaborate with field school to design field experience curriculum based on Indiana State Math Standards K-6
• Maintain Brightspace platform in a timely manner to constantly inform interns of progress
• Counsel interns as needed to promote success within the course and within their learning experience 

Teacher M.S.D.  of Warren County, Williamsport, IN.  1995-2021

Course and Grade levels taught include STEAM, Reading Recovery, Kindergarten, Second Grade and Fourth Grade

• Collaborate and design academic framework and curriculum maps with stakeholders including standards-based learning experiences to diversify learning for all students’ success
• Organize research-based professional development for district and smaller groups in order to coordinate academic setting and materials providing a cohesive learning experience for students throughout their learning career
• Create and maintain  master calendar for M.S.D. of Warren County to coordinate district wide schedules including all events for five schools eliminating overlapping of events 
• Advise and Mentor new teachers and student teachers to provide guidance and serve as a point of reference during a point of transition
• Intern and substitute in the field of administration to assist and to learn while maintaining a emotionally healthy, academically working school environment
• Collaborate with committee members concerning standards based report card, Accelerated Reader, Head Start district representative, capital projects, student data and professional learning communities to enhance the overall learning experience in the school setting 
• Organize and maintain data through a keen sense of understanding of D.I.B.E.L.S., Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, Harmony, ESGI, and Iready which enriches curriculum while improving informed learning experiences

On-Site Supervisor/Instructor  Benton Community Schools, Fowler, IN.   1994-2000

• Mentor and supervise teachers at three learning sites to support and to direct goals of the program while working towards students’ success in Graduate Equivalency Degree or Adult Basic Education through diversified learning plans 
• Recruit students who would find success through the GED/ABE  program and lead them to outside resources that would benefit them as they pursue their career
• Advise students to broaden and to enrich their academic experience and their career endeavers 
• Present professional development to teachers and staff to increase their understanding and proficiency concerning individualized curriculum to enhance students’ learning as they work toward their indvidual learning goals
• Proctor testing to determine students’ abilities and areas of weakness which are then used in relation to individual curriculum path to complete course work
• Collect and report data as required on the reports for the Department of Education for the State of Indiana

Teacher Lafayette School District, Lafayette, IN.   1994-1995

• Teach students the skills necessary to complete Kindergarten as they transition into First Grade

Teacher St. Tammany Parish School District, Covington, LA   1992-1994

• Teach students the skills necessary to complete First Grade as they transition into Second Grade
• Facilitate peer coaching and train teachers to work together to improve their teaching skills and classroom management to provide a positive and productive learning environment

EDUCATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

ILEARN Committees Member Indiana Department of Education, Indianapolis, IN  2017-2020 

Learning System Evaluator Cognia. Terre Haute, IN.   2017-Present

EDUCATION 

Administrative Licensure Ball State University, Muncie, IN.  June 2011

Master of Arts in Education Ball State University, Muncie, IN.  May 2004

Reading Recovery Certificate  Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.  May 2002

Bachelors of Art in Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.  May 1992

EDUCATION 

Administrative Licensure Ball State University, Muncie, IN.  June 2011

Master of Arts in Education Ball State University, Muncie, IN.  May 2004

Reading Recovery Certificate  Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.  May 2002

Bachelors of Art in Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.  May 1992