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Amy Carroll

Aldie,VA

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Reading Specialist with focus on individual needs of students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

Work History

Reading Specialist

Willard Middle School
2021 - 2022
  • Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs
  • Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth
  • Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies
  • Contributed to development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students
  • Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups
  • Supported English Language Learners by adapting instructional materials and employing culturally responsive teaching practices

Student Support Advisor

Virginia Virtual Academy
2020 - 2021
  • Monitored Tier 3 students to ensure success in academic courses
  • Met daily with Tier 3 students to provide academic support in all content areas
  • Created and conducted review sessions for benchmark assessments and SOLs
  • Analyzed student data to ensure students were receiving appropriate accommodations within content area courses
  • Worked with teachers to develop engaging and supportive lesson plans to meet the needs of all students
  • Promoted student engagement through hosting workshops, seminars, and events focused on academic success skills
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage their active participation in the educational process
  • Communicated effectively with diverse populations of students, addressing individual needs while maintaining a cohesive group dynamic

Phonological Awareness and Literacy Screening Tutor

Middleburg Community Charter School
2018 - 2020
  • Disaggregated student data to provide instructional resource services based
  • Conducted assessments to ensure students were meeting reading and writing benchmarks
  • Worked with at-risk students in areas of spelling, decoding, vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension
  • Modified and individualized instruction to meet specific needs of students
  • Met regularly with teachers to discuss student progress and needs
  • Provided support to teachers through push-in programs and through lesson plan development
  • Planned engaging, hands-on Orton Gillingham lessons to encourage learning and support student success

Reading Specialist & English Teacher

John Champe High School
2014 - 2018
  • Developed and implemented engaging and motivating English lessons to meet curriculum standards and address 21st century skills
  • Created and implemented Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop Curriculum to align with state standards
  • Incorporated various modes of technology into English lesson plans
  • Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students
  • Communicated regularly with parents, students, and the administration
  • Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place
  • Worked with at-risk students in the areas of spelling, decoding, vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension
  • Supported and prepped students for additional/supplemental testing in order to meet state graduation requirements
  • Met regularly with department members to design and discuss curriculum
  • Presented reading strategies to faculty and staff throughout the year in faculty meetings and on professional development days
  • Met monthly with each department to coordinate literacy and writing instruction into math, history, and science lessons
  • Co-leader of the Literacy Compass Cohort –which was responsible for creating a new reading and writing curriculum for Loudoun County
  • Leader of the One to the World/Project-Based Learning Committee

Academic Resource Center Advisor; English Department Chair; English Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
2010 - 2014
  • Conducted regular observations of department members to ensure best practices were implemented
  • Communicated regularly with parents, students, and the administration
  • Identified and differentiated groups of learners within teaching groups
  • Worked one-on-one with students to develop strategies that allowed for success in the classroom
  • Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place
  • Met regularly with parents to discuss needs and progress of students in the Resource Center
  • Reviewed educational testing data to ensure students were receiving appropriate accommodations
  • Worked with students to create personal educational plans and reinforced self-advocacy
  • Developed and implemented engaging and motivating English lessons to meet curriculum standards
  • Developed and implemented writing workshop program
  • Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students
  • Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts
  • Evaluated and assessed students’ class work and assignments both formally and informally
  • Met regularly with department members and administrative team to design curriculum
  • Yearbook advisor, JV field hockey coach, and JV lacrosse coach

Academic Leadership Coach/Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation

New Bridge Alternative School
2009 - 2010
  • Conducted monthly data meetings with teachers after tri-weekly testing
  • Reviewed teacher-made assessments to ensure proper SOL format
  • Conducted weekly instructional meetings
  • Reviewed teacher lesson plans weekly
  • Monitored student achievement data by compiling information into user-friendly tables and graphs
  • Conducted weekly teacher observations; both formal and informal
  • Responsible for gathering and compiling tri-weekly assessment data
  • Conducted professional development workshops based upon student need from assessments
  • Presented tri-weekly data at monthly Academic Achievement Team meetings
  • Testing coordinator for Virginia Standards of Learning and Henrico County assessments
  • Responsible for coordinating tutoring for the 21st Century after-school program
  • Responsible for development and maintenance of school website
  • Handled student discipline and conducted parent meetings

Title I Literacy Coach, SES Site Coordinator, English Department Chairperson

New Bridge Alternative School
2007 - 2009
  • Continued to improve process of meeting, modeling, co-teaching and observations to assist teachers in implementing research-based strategies in elementary and middle school classrooms
  • After review of the effectiveness of the Read 180 program in 3rd grade, helped develop and implement an alternative reading program using a combination of literacy stations, word study, and a phonics system (Wilson Language System) to better meet the needs of the students
  • Administered 3rd grade Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
  • Monitored Lexile levels for each student using the Scholastic Reading Inventory
  • Utilized student assessment data and observational data to facilitate professional growth opportunities
  • Created / provided literacy resources and strategies for teachers to integrate into their classrooms
  • Utilized observational data and assessment data to monitor progress and help with remediation
  • Assisted the Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation before, during, and after testing
  • Met with the principal bi-weekly to discuss student and faculty growth / needs in the area of literacy
  • Member of Academic Achievement, Administrative, and Leadership Team
  • Responsible for development and maintenance of school website

Literacy Coach and Reading Department Chairperson

John Rolfe Middle School
2006 - 2007
  • Conducted monthly professional development sessions in word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies
  • Disaggregated data from benchmark testing and conducted monthly department meetings to develop strategies to improve reading instruction
  • Administered Qualitative Reading Inventory to struggling readers
  • Trained in and implemented Wilson Reading System to help struggling readers
  • Used a process of meeting, modeling, co-teaching and observations to assist teachers in implementing new reading strategies in the classroom
  • Served as mentor to teachers on improvement plans
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs

English Teacher, Reading Facilitator and English Department Chairperson

Dinwiddie Middle School
2002 - 2006
  • Provided professional development on research-based instructional strategies and assisted department members in weekly lesson planning to assist in implementation
  • Developed English pacing guides using SOL Blueprints and Essential Knowledge & Skills
  • Developed and administered pre-testing and benchmark testing
  • Disaggregated benchmark test data to gain information to improve reading instruction
  • Held weekly meetings with principal to discuss progress of the department in the areas of pacing, research-based instruction, remediation, and use of data
  • Coordinated and taught SOL Writing and Reading Camps after school
  • Maintained school-wide classroom management plan to ensure student success
  • Taught eighth grade remediation during the day and after school

Education

Post Master's Certificate - Educational Leadership And Administration

George Washington University, The
Washington, DC
05.2009

Master of Education - Reading

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English

Virginia Polytechnic And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05.2002

Licensure

  • Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: PGP-0620684, 07/2020-07/2030
  • Certifications: Administrsation and Supervision PreK-12, Reading Specialist, English,


Professional Development

  • Enrolled in Orton-Gilligham online handwriting training for dysgraphia - Winter 2024
  • Completed in Online Orton-Gillingham training October 2020
  • Co-Leader of Literacy Compass Cohort- 2017- 2018 school year
  • Completed PBL 101 Workshop-Summer 2016
  • Completed Northern Virginia Writing Project Invitational Summer Institute-Summer 2015
  • Attended Northern Virginia Writing Project Workshop-March 2015
  • Completed Project-Based Learning online course through VDOE-Spring 2015
  • ADHD Coach Training- Summer 2014
  • Attended Penny Kittle's Writer's Workshop at UVA-Fall 2013
  • Attended and presented at VAIS-Fall 2013
  • Attended Advanced Placement English Workshop-Fall 2012
  • Attended Advanced Placement English Workshop-Summer 2011
  • Completed Educational Leadership Internship, Summer 2010
  • Attended Virginia Model for School Improvement Summer Institute, 2010
  • Completed the VDOE: New Coaches Institute, 2009
  • Completed Breaking Ranks in the Middle Training, 2009
  • Completed Literacy Coach Course (PSED 611G) through UVA, 2009
  • Participant of VDOE Teacher Leader Training 2008-2009
  • Project CRISS Training-2008
  • Attended the International Reading Association Conference, 2008 & 2009
  • Attended the Virginia State Reading Association Conference (currently a member), 2004 & 2008
  • Participant of Virginia Staff Development Council Coaching Academy, 2007-2008
  • Participant of Consortium on Reading Excellence Training, 2007-2008
  • Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies Training, 2006-2007

Timeline

Reading Specialist

Willard Middle School
2021 - 2022

Student Support Advisor

Virginia Virtual Academy
2020 - 2021

Phonological Awareness and Literacy Screening Tutor

Middleburg Community Charter School
2018 - 2020

Reading Specialist & English Teacher

John Champe High School
2014 - 2018

Academic Resource Center Advisor; English Department Chair; English Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
2010 - 2014

Academic Leadership Coach/Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation

New Bridge Alternative School
2009 - 2010

Title I Literacy Coach, SES Site Coordinator, English Department Chairperson

New Bridge Alternative School
2007 - 2009

Literacy Coach and Reading Department Chairperson

John Rolfe Middle School
2006 - 2007

English Teacher, Reading Facilitator and English Department Chairperson

Dinwiddie Middle School
2002 - 2006

Post Master's Certificate - Educational Leadership And Administration

George Washington University, The

Master of Education - Reading

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Virginia Polytechnic And State University

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