Alicia Merten
New Albany,USA
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful programs. Skilled at analyzing complex problems and devising tailored solutions to overcome challenges. Recognized for ability to effectively train and guide new team members, driving improved outcomes through application of innovative techniques and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Title One Reading Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools
01.2010 - Current
- JPCS Jan Richardson Partnership school coach
- Facilitated Literacy Professional Development/PLCs school-wide
- Managed computer-based programs such as (Exact Path, Study Island, Raz-Kids, Moby Max, etc.)
- Met with students based on data
- Bellarmine University Adjunct Instructor and School-based Coach, JCPS Literacy Project
- Collaborate with KDE team, Literacy Interventionists, ESL/ECE Resource Teachers, and Classroom teachers to improve researched based literacy instruction throughout all content areas
- Implemented and managed MTSS process K-5
- Grant Writing
- K-Tip Mentor
- Managed the responsibilities of Making Connections grant (Annie E
- Casey Foundation) and collaborated with literacy coaches nation-wide to promote literacy with a K-3 focus
- Demonstration Room teacher for first grade as a means of coaching
- Co-presenter with a JCPS District ESL Resource Teacher at the National Reading Recovery and K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference and Kentucky Reading Association Conference (The Running Record and English Language Learners)
- Created and managed after school and summer programs for Early Literacy Intervention
Reading Recovery and Literacy Interventionist (K-5)
Bullitt County Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Co-wrote the Read to Achieve grant in 2005
- Implemented the responsibilities of the Read to Achieve grant for literacy since 2005
- Designed family literacy nights school-wide
- Created a school brochure
- Co-wrote the Roby literacy plan
- Deliver school-wide professional development
Classroom Teacher
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Implemented Balanced Literacy into curriculum and covered all curricular areas through integrated, thematic units in split grade classrooms
- Designed instruction through differentiation and assessments
- Enhanced knowledge through technology and professional book group
Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Class
Floyd County Head Start
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Developed thematic units and learning centers for students ages three-five
- Maintaining communication with families through phone calls and newsletters
- Created weekly lesson plans and thematic units, including field trips
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, INSkills
Presented to Educators and Community Members
Trained and Mentored new hires
Collected and maintained data
Initiated new projects
Designed Curriculum
Timeline
Title One Reading Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools
01.2010 - Current
Reading Recovery and Literacy Interventionist (K-5)
Bullitt County Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2010
Classroom Teacher
01.2001 - 01.2006
Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Class
Floyd County Head Start
01.2001 - 12.2001
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Southeast
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