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ALYSSA GREENE

Summary

Reflective, responsive, and experienced reading specialist helping diverse learners achieve literacy success. Certified at the Associate Level in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and deeply grounded in the Science of Reading, with expertise in structured, multisensory instruction for students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia. Skilled in diagnosing reading challenges, and designing and implementing comprehensive, research-based literacy programs that integrate assessment, differentiated instruction, and student interests. Committed to fostering high levels of reading and writing proficiency—and a lifelong love of literacy—for every student.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Specialist, Grades K-3

Daniel Butler Elementary School
09.2010 - Current
  • Serve as a liaison to the English Language Arts Department, facilitating communication of departmental protocols related to curriculum development, assessment practices, and data management.
  • Collaborate with school administrators and classroom teachers to design and refine literacy curricula, ensuring instructional practices meet the diverse needs of all learners through differentiated instruction.
  • Design and deliver Tier II and Tier III 1:1 or small group instruction using evidence-based methodologies, including the Orton-Gillingham approach, Lindamood-Bell's LiPS Program (Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program), Wilson Language Training, the Fundations Program by Wilson Language Training, and Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum, to support students with dyslexia, phonological processing challenges, and other language-based learning needs.
  • Coordinate and administer district-mandated literacy assessments; support data collection, organization, and analysis; and lead regular meetings with specialists and classroom teachers to guide student grouping and monitor progress through the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework.

Special Education Teacher, Grades 2-4

LABBB Collaborative, Butler Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2010
  • Led a substantially separate classroom for students with a range of developmental disabilities, including Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language-Based Learning Disabilities, and Neurological Disorders.
  • Designed and implemented individualized instructional lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, utilizing entry points tailored to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Created and managed classroom schedules that promoted inclusion by facilitating opportunities for students to integrate with grade-level peers during academic content areas, special subjects, and social activities.
  • Authored and maintained comprehensive Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and developed MCAS Alternate Assessment Portfolios in alignment with state standards and student goals.
  • Supervised and scheduled paraprofessionals; provided ongoing training and support to ensure effective implementation of individualized instruction and behavior support plans.

Resource Special Education Teacher, Grades PK-4

St. Peter School
09.1998 - 06.2007
  • Served as a Special Education Teacher in an academically and culturally diverse school community, delivering individualized instruction to support a wide range of learner needs.
  • Coordinated core evaluations in collaboration with school departments and participated in both initial evaluations and annual IEP reviews.
  • Sourced and implemented instructional materials, consulted with resource personnel, and pursued professional development to enhance the delivery of special education services.
  • Designed and delivered modified lessons, accommodations, and behavior intervention plans aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Special Education Resource Teacher, Grades K-3

Atwood Tapley Elementary School
09.1997 - 06.1998
  • Created and implemented instructional programs designed to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities.
  • Administered and interpreted standardized achievement tests such as the Woodcock Johnson, Revised and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT).
  • Designed and implemented behavior intervention plans including positive rewards systems and impulsivity training.
  • Supervised, scheduled, and mentored paraprofessionals.

Education

Master's of Education - Literacy

Providence College
Providence, RI
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education

Providence College
Providence, RI
05.1997

Skills

  • Orton-Gillingham expertise
  • Engaging multisensory instruction
  • Personalized instruction
  • Strategic intervention planning
  • Performance tracking
  • Reading proficiency analysis

Certification

Massachusetts Department of Education Teaching Certification

License #: 353715

  • Professional Elementary, Grades 1-6
  • Professional Special Needs, Grades PreK-9
  • Professional Reading, All Levels
  • Sheltered English Immersion-Teacher, Endorsement


Orton Gillingham Academy Associate Level Certification

Certification#: A2688

Timeline

Reading Specialist, Grades K-3

Daniel Butler Elementary School
09.2010 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Grades 2-4

LABBB Collaborative, Butler Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2010

Resource Special Education Teacher, Grades PK-4

St. Peter School
09.1998 - 06.2007

Special Education Resource Teacher, Grades K-3

Atwood Tapley Elementary School
09.1997 - 06.1998

Master's of Education - Literacy

Providence College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education

Providence College

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