Amanda Rauser
Pasadena,Maryland
Summary
Results-driven literacy educator and interventionist with extensive experience in grades 3–5. Specializes in evidence-based reading instruction, diagnostic assessment, and targeted intervention aligned with the Science of Reading. Demonstrated success improving student outcomes through data-informed instruction, MTSS-aligned intervention, and collaborative goal setting with students, families, and staff. Brings a unique background in program leadership and systems management to educational settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Mary E. Rodman Elementary School
Baltimore City, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver grade-level, standards-aligned ELA instruction using Wit & Wisdom, with an emphasis on close reading, text-based discussion, and evidence-based writing.
- Design and implement explicit writing instruction by embedding Writing Revolution strategies and structures within the Wit and Wisdom curriculum.
- Use universal screener and progress-monitoring data (DIBELS ORF, Lexia, CORE, and classroom-based assessments) to plan whole-group instruction, targeted small-group instruction, and embedded interventions.
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, and students requiring intensive literacy support.
- Integrate foundational skills, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies to support fluency, meaning-making, and access to complex texts.
- Collaborate with special education staff, service providers, and families to set goals, monitor progress, and support student growth.
- Establish classroom systems that promote student ownership, persistence, and independence in reading and writing tasks.
Literacy Interventionist – Grades 3–5
Maree G. Farring Elementary School
Baltimore, MD
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Analyze universal screener, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring data (DIBELS, CORE phonics and vocabulary assessments, running records, spelling and phonics screeners) to identify student skill deficits and plan targeted instruction.
- Design and implement explicit, systematic, and cumulative literacy interventions aligned to identified student needs within an MTSS framework.
- Provide intervention in phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension to accelerate student growth.
- Curriculum and training experience includes Wit & Wisdom; UFLI Foundations; SPIRE (Sound Sensible); IMSE Orton-Gillingham Morphology+ and Third Grade+ Spelling; Wilson Foundations and Just Words; LETRS (Science of Reading certified).
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, service providers, and families to set goals, monitor progress, and align intervention with core instruction.
- Foster student ownership of learning through goal setting, progress monitoring, and reflection.
3rd & 4th Grade ELA Teacher
Maree G. Farring Elementary School
Baltimore, MD
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Designed differentiated lessons to ensure equitable access to grade-level content for learners at multiple instructional levels.
- Implemented SPED and ESOL co-teaching models to provide multi-tiered academic and behavioral supports through universal design and individualized accommodations.
- Collaborated within grade-band teams to analyze standards progression, evaluate instructional practices, and implement strategies that led to student growth and achievement.
- Created, implemented, and monitored small reading groups for foundational literacy development, curriculum extension, and authentic application of skills.
- Fostered strong family relationships to support consistent communication and student success.
- Maintained a team-based approach to academic and social goal setting involving families, content teachers, service providers, and SST members.
Resident Teacher
Urban Teachers
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented evidence-based instructional methods aligned with state standards.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and academic performance through consistent communication.
- Used differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Program Manager / Director of Programs
Regal Decision Systems
05.2004 - 10.2013
- Served as project manager for General Services Administration (GSA)-sponsored land port-of-entry design and capacity studies across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, managing 10+ concurrent projects.
- Developed and maintained strong client and vendor relationships through account development and problem-solving.
- Recruited, hired, coached, and mentored staff to support performance and professional growth.
- Monitored project labor hours, budgets, and expenditures to predict and mitigate risk.
- Designed a project life-cycle analysis framework now used by multiple teams across the organization to improve decision-making and outcomes.
- Directed company management team operations and organizational strategy.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lesley University
05-2017
Skills
- Data-driven instructional planning and progress monitoring
- MTSS-aligned literacy intervention design and implementation
- Foundational literacy instruction (phonological awareness, phonics, orthographic mapping)
- Fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing instruction for transitional and struggling readers
- Metacognitive comprehension strategies and structured writing instruction
- Program development, implementation, monitoring, and refinement
- Cross-functional collaboration with families, service providers, and school leadership
Certification
- MSDE Advanced Professional Certification
- Elementary Education (Grades 1–6)
- Generic Special Education (Grades 1–8)
Timeline
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Mary E. Rodman Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Literacy Interventionist – Grades 3–5
Maree G. Farring Elementary School
05.2022 - 01.2025
3rd & 4th Grade ELA Teacher
Maree G. Farring Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Resident Teacher
Urban Teachers
06.2015 - 06.2016
Program Manager / Director of Programs
Regal Decision Systems
05.2004 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lesley University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Leadership Experience
- Student Teacher Mentor (2018–2022)
- New Teacher Mentor (2022–2024)
- SLP Ambassador (2022–2025)
- SLO Ambassador (2022, 2024)
- Team Lead (2018–2024)
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Member (2017–2025)