Aimee Sousa

Supervised a staff of two EL District Support Specialists and six Initial Language Testers.

Met regularly with ESL Lead Teachers from 30 schools as well as Family Resource Center Coordinator.

Spearheaded Implementation of ESL curriculum and selection of materials as well as needed Professional Development.

Completed Tiered Focus Monitoring Self-Assessment and Coordinated Review. Responded to areas district was found to be out of compliance.

Provided PD on topics related to ESL at all district schools.

Engaged in Teaching and Learning Cycles

Served on District Instructional Leadership Team and actively participated in Instructional Rounds.

Secured and Managed Title 3 English, Refugee School Impact, Homeless Newcomer and other grants

Worked collaboratively with EL Curriculum Coordinator and ESL Lead Teachers to meet MA DESE's Office for Language Acquisition Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program compliance requirements for grades Pre-K to 12.

Promoted and grew Lowell Public School's district English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) in partnership with district's Coordinator of Linguistically and Culturally Sustaining Practices (CLSP).

Supervised and assisted with coordination of district ACCESS for ELLs annual testing.

Reviewed and purchased ELD materials. Arranged professional development activities for ESL teachers.