Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Goshen Local School District, adept at enhancing student engagement and reading comprehension. Skilled in developing tailored lesson plans and utilizing effective reading programs. Strong communicator with multicultural awareness, fostering an inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Aide
Goshen Local School District
08.2015 - Current
Created student schedules and Individual lessons for student based on their English language needs in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Created a screener and phonics/basic reading program for newcomer students.
Wrote Limited English Plans (LEP) for each student based on their OLEPS and/or OEPLA test scores.
Wrote examples of accommodations, modifications and helped with translation technology for teachers to help them meet the LEP goals of their ESL students.
Created district wide OELPA testing schedule and acting test proctor.
Gave and scored the OELPS to newcomer students.
Participated in the identification process of students being considered for an IEP.
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Goshen Local School District
08.2015 - Current
Taught phonics, fluency and reading comprehension groups in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Used Science of Reading recommended materials such as Phonics for Reading (Anita Archer), University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI), and Rewards Reading Intervention Program.
Used Six Minute Solutions and Acadiance to track fluency daily and weekly.
Reading comprehension group resources were teacher created and reinforced by using open ended questioning and KWL charts.
Fluency reading groups were teacher created and used fluency pyramids, roll & reads and repeated readings.
Leveled Literacy Instruction (LLI) Program was previously used for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading groups.
Created novel study lessons for students in small groups who were at a higher reading level and not instructed using the LLI program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History & Minor in Political Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH
05-2007
Skills
Communicating with teachers
Multitasking Abilities
Multicultural awareness
Student engagement
Reading comprehension
Timeline
ESL Aide
Goshen Local School District
08.2015 - Current
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Goshen Local School District
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History & Minor in Political Science