Devyn Pittorf
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Experienced professional educator with a proven track record of creating supportive and effective learning environments. Collaborative team player adept at supporting student growth and adapting to evolving educational requirements. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and cultivating strong relationships with students and parents. Recognized for reliability, flexibility, and a results-driven teaching approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homeroom Teacher
Hiawatha Leadership Academy
08.2014 - Current
- Mentored new teachers through a coaching cycle that included classroom observations, co-planning, instructional modeling, and reflective debriefs.
- Collaborated closely with Special Education and Multi-Lingual Teacher teams to ensure inclusive, differentiated instruction that met the needs of classrooms where 80%+ of students are Multi-Lingual Learners.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learners and ensure all students could access lesson content, improving student test scores from 85% high-risk in the fall, to 70% of students low risk in the spring.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
Dean of Instruction
Hiawatha Leadership Academy – Northrop
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and led professional development focused on K–3 foundational literacy instruction, improving instructional consistency and teacher efficacy across grade levels.
- Developed and implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, ensuring targeted interventions and equitable literacy outcomes for all students.
- Streamlined K–4 literacy assessment coordination and built a robust data analysis system to drive instructional decisions and monitor student growth.
- Increased teacher retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged growth and collegiality among staff members.
Literacy Interventionist
Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Morris Park
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to continually refine instructional approaches based on evidence of effectiveness.
- Analyzed reading assessment data to inform strategic small group instruction tailored to diverse learner needs.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Led parent workshops on supporting literacy development at home, empowering families to become active participants in their child''s education.
4th Grade Teacher
Dugsi Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted academic rigor and student engagement.
- Designed and delivered standards-based lessons incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy to ensure relevance and accessibility for all learners.
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and drive student growth.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION - Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Endorsement
Concordia University
Saint Paul01.2021
B.S. Elementary Education - undefined
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN01.2012
Skills
- Effective parent engagement
- Team-based problem resolution
- Targeted instructional methods
- Learning technology integration
- Reading proficiency enhancement
- Language acquisition
Certification
- -LETRS training completed
- -Groves Literacy Organization
- -Responsive Classroom
- -Restorative Practices Circle Keeper
Timeline
Dean of Instruction
Hiawatha Leadership Academy – Northrop
08.2021 - 06.2023
Literacy Interventionist
Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Morris Park
08.2020 - 06.2021
Homeroom Teacher
Hiawatha Leadership Academy
08.2014 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Dugsi Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
B.S. Elementary Education - undefined
Augsburg University
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION - Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Endorsement
Concordia University
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