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    Laura Beccherini is applying for the position of Director of Inclusion. She has over 10 years of experience in establishing inclusive learning environments as the Head of Student Support at Berlin Metropolitan School. In this role, she developed programs to support at-risk students, high-ability learners, and implemented a tiered learning support framework based on Universal Design for Learning principles. She advocates for social-emotional learning and creating classrooms that accommodate all students' needs through differentiated instruction and assistive technologies. Her goal is to inspire students and teachers to promote inclusive education and drive positive change.

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    Laura Beccherini is applying for the position of Director of Inclusion. She has over 10 years of experience in establishing inclusive learning environments as the Head of Student Support at Berlin Metropolitan School. In this role, she developed programs to support at-risk students, high-ability learners, and implemented a tiered learning support framework based on Universal Design for Learning principles. She advocates for social-emotional learning and creating classrooms that accommodate all students' needs through differentiated instruction and assistive technologies. Her goal is to inspire students and teachers to promote inclusive education and drive positive change.

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    Laura Beccherini is applying for the position of Director of Inclusion. She has over 10 years of experience in establishing inclusive learning environments as the Head of Student Support at Berlin Metropolitan School. In this role, she developed programs to support at-risk students, high-ability learners, and implemented a tiered learning support framework based on Universal Design for Learning principles. She advocates for social-emotional learning and creating classrooms that accommodate all students' needs through differentiated instruction and assistive technologies. Her goal is to inspire students and teachers to promote inclusive education and drive positive change.

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    Laura Beccherini is applying for the position of Director of Inclusion. She has over 10 years of experience in establishing inclusive learning environments as the Head of Student Support at Berlin Metropolitan School. In this role, she developed programs to support at-risk students, high-ability learners, and implemented a tiered learning support framework based on Universal Design for Learning principles. She advocates for social-emotional learning and creating classrooms that accommodate all students' needs through differentiated instruction and assistive technologies. Her goal is to inspire students and teachers to promote inclusive education and drive positive change.

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    LAURA BECCHERINI, M.ED.

    Gustav-Adolfstr. 143, 13086, Berin


    +49 179 857 5521 [email protected]
    Skype Name: laura.beccherini

    Date

    Dear ,

    As an experienced school leader and learning support specialist, my passion and drive are
    rooted in establishing environments that are inclusive, sustainable, collaborative and allow all
    students to thrive through champion-building. Current students need to be equipped with the
    skills and dispositions in order to be successful in an ever-changing world. I fully believe that this
    success must transcend classroom walls. My aspiration is to inspire and equip all members of
    our community to become ambassadors of inclusive education, driving forward positive change
    and leaving a lasting impact.

    As the Head of Student Support at Berlin Metropolitan School since 2019, I have played an
    integral role in establishing an inclusive environment and curriculum for the 520 primary-aged
    students and 70 teachers. I worked closely with the Primary Leadership Team to ensure that
    every stakeholder experienced a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. With that, I am excited to
    apply for the Director of Inclusion role, where I believe my skills and values align well with the
    school mission. I am confident that I can bring a valuable contribution to the learning community
    and donate meaningfully to establishing the institutional foundations. Through my experience in
    establishing inclusive frameworks within a diverse whole-school environment of 1100 pupils, I
    have developed a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances involved. My
    intercultural competence has allowed me to build strong and trust-based relationships within the
    community, including partnerships with local organizations and leaders to enhance students’
    learning experiences outside of the classroom.

    During my tenure at Berlin Metropolitan School, I successfully led the development and
    implementation of several student support programs and initiatives that have helped to promote
    inclusive education and support students in their academic journey. Over the past years, I am
    proud to have established the following programs:
    - Enrichment Program for High Ability Students
    - Mathematics and Reading Extension Clubs
    - RTI (Response-To-Intervention) Program or at-risk/vulnerable students
    - Created a Tiered Framework for Learning Support based on the principles of UDL
    (Universal Design for Learning)

    In addition to the above, I extended my whole-school impact by chairing the Behaviour Team to
    create essential school policies, partook in the past and currently co-chairing on our CIS/NEASC
    accreditation committee, and drafted and published the BMS Student Support Handbook. In
    addition, I currently work collaboratively with our Diversity Committee, as I strongly advocate
    DEIJ initiatives. WIth a heavy focus on Enrichment, I also created and launched our Project-
    Based Learning Program as a structured and evidence-based framework to support high-ability
    learners. This program is tethered to our Makerspace and works in conjunction with our Ed.
    Tech department to better allow students to explore the STEAM domains.

    Originally from Montreal, Canada, I hold a Master of Educational Psychology degree from McGill
    University. With a specialization in Inclusive Education, my years as a Learning Support teacher
    and Inclusion Specialist has allowed me to work both in and for schools. This has provided me
    with a particular experience on working within and outside of educational teams. In Montreal, I
    acted as a consultant for Lester B. Pearson Public School Board, providing best-practices
    intervention and leading professional workshops and training. During this time, I refined my skills
    to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, providing parental coaching and training
    paraprofessionals. Still today, I am a passionate and confident presenter, and frequently provide
    professional development training and parent talk forums across our Early Learning, Primary
    and Whole-School sections.

    Another essential aspect of my philosophical belief in education is the importance of Social and
    Emotional Learning (SEL). As Brene Brown once said, "Empathy is not simply a matter of trying
    to imagine what others are going through, but having the courage to connect with them when
    they reveal it." As a leader, I prioritize embedding SEL curriculum in schools, as it is crucial for
    promoting holistic learning. By providing teachers with the platform to model SEL skills, students
    can learn and practice essential elements such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy,
    positive relationships, and responsible decision-making. Ultimately, a strong foundation of SEL
    prepares students to be successful, globally-minded, and innovative adults. To be successful in
    this approach, it is important to provide ongoing professional development opportunities for
    teachers, to create a supportive school culture, and to integrate SEL into the curriculum and
    daily routines.

    As a strong advocate for Universal Design for Learning (UDL), I understand the importance of
    creating a classroom environment that is inclusive, provides differentiated instructions and
    accommodates the diverse needs of all students. My experience in implementing UDL principles
    and best practices, such as using flexible teaching methods and utilizing assistive technology to
    provide multiple means of representation, has helped me to model to others and ensure that
    every student has equal access to education. I am inspired by the quote, "Intelligence is not
    fixed; it can change with effort." My approach is based on the idea that all students have the
    capacity for growth and that with the right support, they can reach their full potential.
    Fundamentally, we only don’t know why or how to do something... yet.

    And on the topic of maintaining a growth-mindset, while I am confident that my wide-breadth of


    knowledge, consistent concern for best practices and sincere passion for inclusion makes me
    the ideal candidate, I look forward to the opportunity to experience new challenges and further
    develop the mental flexibility and creativity required to elicit change.

    Thank you for your time and consideration.

    Sincerely,

    Laura Beccherini, M.Ed.

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