Ai Nakayama-Tran

Regional Literacy Coordinator, K-12 Literacy Consultant, Ally to all educators!

Bothell, Washington, United States

About

Passionate Instructional Coach and Literacy Consultant with a strong vision to provide intervention services to struggling readers and career preparation and coaching for pre-service and new teachers. Well-organized and friendly with a successful track record of implementing effective literacy programs. Well-versed in individual and classroom instruction. Dedicated to supporting multicultural and bilingual education, honoring diversity, antiracist education, and fostering compassionate classroom experiences and growth for educators and students, rooted in equity and love. Fluent in Japanese.

Experience

  • K-12 ELA Professional Learning Consultant at Puget Sound ESD
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • City University of Seattle (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Teaching Faculty
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Instructor for ERL 450 Literacy in the Content Areas

    • Field Supervisor
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • University Intern Coordinator at Western Washington University
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Ally, mentor, coach, and supervisor to student teachers who are ready to take on the world and do so much good for our kids!

  • Literacy Coach at Monroe School District #103
    Oct 2018 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Literacy Coach at Northshore School District
    Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos