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Allison Klein

Stamford,CT

Summary

Dynamic Literacy Support Specialist with a proven track record at Westover Magnet School, enhancing K-5 literacy through data-driven interventions and effective classroom management. Skilled in analyzing student assessments to tailor instruction, I successfully mentored educators, fostering a collaborative environment that significantly improved reading levels among struggling students.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Literacy Support Specialist

Westover Magnet School
08.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated positive classroom environments for K-5 teachers to enhance literacy skills.
  • Implemented individualized interventions for struggling readers, resulting in improved reading levels.
  • Collaborated with K-5 teams during IDTs to analyze data and support student growth.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to identify optimal intervention methods.
  • Monitored student performance to assess instructional strategy effectiveness.

Team Leader/Teacher, Grade 2

Westover Magnet School
09.2010 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to meet student learning objectives.
  • Trained educators on UFLI Foundational Skills program for effective implementation.
  • Analyzed data to develop targeted intervention and reading groups.
  • Collected and interpreted student data to guide instructional strategies.

Teacher, Grade 1 and Grade 2

Westover Magnet School
09.2006 - 06.2010

Teacher, Grade K

Westover Magnet School
09.2000 - 06.2006

Teacher, Grade 1

Columbus Magnet School
09.1993 - 06.1999

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

6th Year - Remedial Reading And Language Arts

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Student assessment
  • Intervention strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Literacy instruction
  • Curriculum development

Timeline

Literacy Support Specialist

Westover Magnet School
08.2023 - Current

Team Leader/Teacher, Grade 2

Westover Magnet School
09.2010 - 06.2023

Teacher, Grade 1 and Grade 2

Westover Magnet School
09.2006 - 06.2010

Teacher, Grade K

Westover Magnet School
09.2000 - 06.2006

Teacher, Grade 1

Columbus Magnet School
09.1993 - 06.1999

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Sacred Heart University

6th Year - Remedial Reading And Language Arts

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Florida