Allison Baumgardner
Instructional Literacy Coach
Charleston,SC
Summary
Certified Reading Teacher with a background in boosting students' literacy and developing positive classroom environments. Knowledgeable in the latest reading educational methods. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 17 years. Literacy professional with strong background in creating and implementing reading programs that drive educational success. Known for collaborative efforts that improve teaching practices and student literacy rates. Reliable and adaptable, bringing valuable skills in instructional coaching and curriculum planning. Instructional coaching professional with proven track record in elevating educational standards and fostering collaborative environments. Known for driving impactful coaching initiatives and supporting educators through targeted feedback. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of educational institutions with focus on teamwork and results. Professional educator with strong background in literacy improvement and instructional strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving student success through targeted interventions. Skilled in curriculum development, data analysis, and mentoring teachers to enhance instructional practices. Reliable team player with flexible approach, adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Literacy Coach
Charleston County School District
Ladson, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate effective literacy practices into classroom instruction.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to improve educators' instructional techniques.
- Analyzed data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic planning decisions.
- Mentored new literacy coaches, fostering a collaborative learning environment for staff growth.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices in literacy education.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate texts for various grade levels, ensuring alignment with state standards and diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
Literacy Interventionist
Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling 1-5th grade readers.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Developed individualized reading plans for students, resulting in increased comprehension and fluency levels.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
Instructional Literacy Coach- Bluffton Middle
Beaufort County School District
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling 6-8th grade readers.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Quickly adapted training plans for school needs, keeping timelines, instructional needs and desires in mind.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Master Reading Teacher- Sanders Clyde Elementary
Charleston County School District
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Implemented reading lessons for twenty third grade students, four fourth grade students, and three fifth grade students.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Provide ongoing professional development and training for literacy assistants, as well as classroom teachers on best practices in literacy.
Master Reading Teacher- Mary Ford
Charleston County School District
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Implemented reading lessons for 26 first grade students.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Used Response to Intervention data to purposely plan for targeted instruction.
- Progress Monitored Students weekly.
- Implemented Reading Recovery lessons with 8 individual first grade students over the course of the school year.
Third Grade Teacher- Hunley Park Elementary School
Charleston County School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented small group classroom instruction based on student data,
Literacy Coach- Edith Frierson Elementary School
Charleston County School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Collaborated daily with teachers; provided model lessons, professional development.
- Compiled schoolwide literacy data trends to share with teachers and administrator to assist in finding gaps in student learning.
Literacy Coach- Lambs Elementary School
Charleston County School District
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling Tier 3 readers.
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Colleton County School District- Bells Elementary
02.2009 - 11.2014
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy And Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
University Of Akron
Akron, OH05.2009
Educational Doctorate Degree - Elementary Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2024 - Current
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Intrapersonal communication
- Experienced with Literacy Intervention Programs
- Needs assessment
- Reading instruction
- Records/ Data management
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Literacy Coach Endorsement
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Reading k-12 Clinician Endorsement
Orton-gillingham approach
Collaborative teaching
Response to intervention
Instructional strategies
Classroom management
Instructional planning
Literacy program development
Teacher mentoring
Lesson planning
Literacy instruction
Mentoring and support
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Instructional Literacy Coach
Charleston County School District
08.2024 - Current
Educational Doctorate Degree - Elementary Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
08.2024 - Current
Literacy Interventionist
Beaufort County School District
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Literacy Coach- Bluffton Middle
Beaufort County School District
08.2021 - 08.2023
Master Reading Teacher- Sanders Clyde Elementary
Charleston County School District
08.2018 - 08.2021
Master Reading Teacher- Mary Ford
Charleston County School District
08.2017 - 08.2018
Third Grade Teacher- Hunley Park Elementary School
Charleston County School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
Literacy Coach- Edith Frierson Elementary School
Charleston County School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
Literacy Coach- Lambs Elementary School
Charleston County School District
11.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Literacy And Assessment
Walden University
08.2012 - 03.2014
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Colleton County School District- Bells Elementary
02.2009 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
University Of Akron