Ann Alonso

• Assessed student progress regularly and modified instructional strategies accordingly.
• Established an effective system for tracking attendance, materials distribution and collection, scheduling changes.
• Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
• Planned individualized lessons for individual students and small groups in the areas of reading, comprehension, writing, spelling and vocabulary.
• Worked closely with teachers to plan, implement and monitor student instruction.
• Coached and modeled reading and writing instruction for teachers.
• Collaborated with other instructional and administrative staff to monitor and maximize student progress.

Major Responsibilities

1. Professional Development

a. Provide resources and training to school staff on scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices;

b. Coach (e.g. co-teach, model, demonstrate, observe, and provide feedback) classroom teachers on the implementation with fidelity of core, supplemental, and intensive intervention approaches for K-3 reading and the use of data from valid and reliable assessments as the basis for instructional decision making;

c. Provide support for the implementation of the commercial reading programs and approaches selected by the district, working with the publishers as necessary

d. Re-deliver literacy content or advanced seminar content to K-3 teachers in school or district-based professional development opportunities.

f. Act as catalyst for building a school learning community that focuses on integrated learning, building connections across grades.

2. Assessment

a. Lead and coordinate the school leadership team: Help administer the literacy assessments for screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, and outcomes

b. Working with the external facilitator, coach teachers on the administration and interpretation of assessment data, to determine adequate progress or those in need of supplemental or intensive intervention as well as grouping for core instruction

c. Become familiar with the administration and interpretation of in-depth diagnostic measures or additional assessments commonly used in the school

3. Curriculum and Instruction

a. Use available guidance for reviewing core, supplemental, and intensive intervention materials under consideration for purchase for evidence of alignment with the literacy project

b. Know how to use a range of effective strategies, analyze instruction, and provide clear, specific information on strategy implementation

c. Working with the external facilitator, help organize and lead school, district, and regional professional development opportunities to disseminate literacy content to non-project schools, as deemed appropriate by district

4. School Liaison

a. Meet regularly with the Central Office Reading Coordinator/District Contact, Principal, external facilitator, and others to assess the progress of the implementation of the literacy project and to modify elements as necessary

b. Participate actively in school literacy team and district literacy team meetings

c. Assist in the analysis of school-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in reading and teaching effectiveness

d. Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students.

e. Attend all professional development and networking meetings designed for literacy project coaches

Refer to my role as described in my position at Isle of Wight schools

• Reading First Reading Coach

• Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
• Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
• Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
• Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
• Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
• Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
• Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
• Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
• Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
• Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
• Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
• Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
• Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

• Developing lesson plans to meet individual student needs and follow state standards.
• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitoring student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teaching students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.

• Engaged families through parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and other forms of communication.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
• Integrated cultural elements into instruction to foster an appreciation of different cultures.
• Participated in professional development workshops focusing on effective strategies for teaching language minority students.
• Conducted assessments of student progress and provided feedback to parents and school administrators.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
• Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
• Organized field trips that exposed students to real-world applications of their studies.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
• Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
• Assisted in developing a comprehensive language development program for ELLs.
• Designed creative games that facilitate language development while also being fun for students.
• Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
• Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.