Loring Masters

About Loring Masters

I’m a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist with over nine years of experience supporting students and educators in Newton Public Schools, and about 20 years of experience working with young children in a variety of settings, from summer camps to afterschool programs. My work focuses on creating inclusive, emotionally safe learning environments where all children can thrive—especially those navigating trauma or complex life experiences.I specialize in trauma-informed practices across Tiers 1–3, and am passionate about Culturally Responsive Instruction, and universal design—helping educators build classrooms that are both supportive and academically rigorous. I’ve led district-wide equity initiatives, coached colleagues across roles, and used data to drive meaningful instructional change.I believe in holding high expectations for every learner and designing systems that make inclusion a lived reality. Whether I’m working directly with students or supporting educators, my goal is always the same: to foster connection, belonging, growth, and joy.Additionally, I serve on the Newton Public School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory and Co-Coordinate the LGBTQIA+ Staff and Faculty Affinity Group.

Experience

1. Sel Interventionist

   Newton Public Schools

   Jan 2018 — Present · Newton, MA, US

   Implement academic, social and behavioral programming for individuals who present with emotional/behavioral challenges within the context of a general education setting- Provide tiered SEL interventions for individual students, small groups of students, and whole classes, promoting emotional health- Collaborate effectively with a broad range of educators, both on the individual and group level- Consistently use data inquiry cycles, including using functional assessments and analysis- Respond to students experiencing behavioral challenges using trauma informed practices and SafetyCare protocols- Collect, analyze, and present school-wide social and emotional wellness data in collaboration with mental health team and principal- Create learning materials that align with student needs and general education programming- Communicate professionally and effectively with families as needed- Attend building-based SEL consultations, SEL-I PLCs, and district SEL meetings- Give direct actionable feedback to educators to improve CRI & MTSS practices to ensure all students can feel belonging and thrive in their classrooms.

Education

• Lake Forest College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  2000 — 2004

• Salem State University

  Master of Education - MEd, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

• The Rivers School

  High School, English, Spanish

  1996 — 2000

• University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca)

  Spanish Phonetics and Fluency

  2002 — 2003

• Northeastern University

  Master of Arts - MA, Teaching