Skilled Elementary Teacher with background in improving student performance with best practices. Focused on working with teachers and students to increase knowledge of reading instruction and use of best practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
BOE Reading Teacher
Westover Magnet School
08.2023 - Current
Supported K-5 teachers to create a positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills
Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels
Utilized IReady, FLSA and MClass data to create cohesive groups for intervention
Assisted K-5 teams in IDT's to analyze data and provide guidance to support student growth
Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques
Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
Team Leader/Teacher, Grade 2
Westover Magnet School
09.2010 - 06.2023
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Trained and supported teachers in using UFLI Foundational Skills program
Piloted FLSA reporting for Grade 2 report cards
Created materials for teachers to implement reading program both in person and virtually
Supported teachers in reading and math programs including mClass, TRC and FLSA
Organized data and used data to create intervention and reading groups
Served as reading tutor for WRA and ARA
Collected and interpreted data for students to guide instruction
Reading Support Teacher/Wilson Reading for MTSS at The Stepping Stones Group LLC, Thorndale, PA. Coatesville Area School DistrictReading Support Teacher/Wilson Reading for MTSS at The Stepping Stones Group LLC, Thorndale, PA. Coatesville Area School District
Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher at Bethlehem Area School DistrictReading Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher at Bethlehem Area School District