Amy Heimkreiter
Liberty Township
Summary
Dynamic Reading Specialist with a proven track record at Woodford Academy, specializing in curriculum development and effective communication. Excelled in creating district-wide educational materials and enhancing literacy through innovative interventions. Certified in dyslexia intervention, demonstrating leadership in teacher training and literacy assessment. Achieved significant improvements in reading outcomes, underscoring a commitment to educational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Woodford Academy and Rockdale Academy
Cincinnati
08.2015 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Cincinnati Public Schools
August 1995-May 2011
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for differentiating instruction based on the needs of individual students.
- Facilitated small group instruction in literacy activities aligned with the science of reading.
- Participated in and provided professional development activities during staff meetings and district PD days related to best practices in literacy instruction, aligned to the science of reading, as well as assessing literacy skills.
- Utilized data from formative and summative assessments in order to develop and analyze student interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of student assessment results and instructional interventions utilized.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs during MTSS meetings.
- Developed and implemented reading intervention plans for struggling students.
Education
Master of Science - Reading K-12
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12-2000
Master of Science - Special Education K-12 (MH/DH)
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-1995
Skills
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- IEP writing
- Dyslexia intervention
- Reading intervention
- Teacher training
- Literacy assessment
- Effective communication
- Professional development
- Orton gillingham expertise
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Test Coordinator
- President of International Dyslexic Association, Ohio Valley Chapter
Affiliations
- Ohio Valley Chapter of International Dyslexic Association President
- Acadience Certified Trainer
- Fundations Grade K Trainer
- Trained in Dyslexia and Science of Reading
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- Reading Specialist License
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Woodford Academy and Rockdale Academy
08.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Reading K-12
Xavier University
Master of Science - Special Education K-12 (MH/DH)
Miami University
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