Anna Vos
Brookfield,WI
Summary
- Dedicated Reading Specialist with 7+ years of experience teaching striving readers. Additionally, has 11+ years of experience as a classroom teacher. Utilized diagnostic assessments to craft individualized lessons. Is known to have a relational teaching style and a nonjudgmental approach to family involvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
North Cape School District
Franksville , WI
09.2019 - Current
- Led Data Day meetings three times per year in order to identify at-risk students
- Collaborated with other teacher leaders in order to make curriculum decisions for Kindergarten through eighth grade
- Taught reading interventions for Kindergarten through eighth grade students
- Coordinated funding and organization of book room with leveled and decodable books
- Coached teachers through New Teacher Center
- Trained other interventionists in Wilson Fundations, Wilson Just Words, and Sonday
- Received LETRS grant from state of Wisconsin in order to be trained in Wilson Reading System
- Level 1 Certification
Master Instructor/Reading Tutor
Kellner Family Literacy Center, Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee , WI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests Third Edition, Qualitative Reading Inventory, and phonics assessments of phonics patterns
- Created individualized lesson plans based on student's reading deficits
- Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for fifth grade student weekly with assessments and detailed schedules
Reading Interventionist/Title I
Oconomowoc Area School District, Ixonia Elementary School
Ixonia , WI
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught interventions in both reading and math
- Planned and taught following reading interventions: Wilson Fundations Level K & 1, Wilson Just Words, and Guided Reading Plus
- Planned and taught Bridges Math Interventions and was trained in AVMR
- AVMR is assessment to determine current levels of numeracy
- Attended Data Day meetings and provided student data
- Prepared intervention reports for parent conferences
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa , WI
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught Elementary Spanish in first through fifth grade students
- Utilized hands-on materials in order to engage students
- Effectively instructed using Natural Approach to language acquisition
- Integrated technology into curriculum
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
Teacher
Calvin Christian School
Escondido , CA
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Taught in 2/3 combination classroom
- Planned and implemented hands-on science experiments
- Differentiated curriculum using technology and guided reading
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
Teacher
Escondido Union School District
Escondido , CA
08.2000 - 06.2011
- Instructed in two-way bilingual Kindergarten classroom for three years
- Took leave of absence to raise children from 2003-2007
- Taught second grade for four years
- Evaluated NWEA/MAP data in order to teach to California state standards
- Differentiated reading curriculum through use of guided reading
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans
Education
Master's degree - Language and Literacy
Cardinal Stritch University
May 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University
June 2000
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of California
San Diego, CA06.1997
Skills
- Proficient with all Google Suites programs
- Able to learn all forms of software quickly
- Collaborates with team members effectively
- Communicates expectations in firm but kind manner
- Utilizes organizational systems in order to be efficient
- Uses communication skills to keep meetings moving
Timeline
Master Instructor/Reading Tutor
Kellner Family Literacy Center, Cardinal Stritch University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Reading Specialist
North Cape School District
09.2019 - Current
Reading Interventionist/Title I
Oconomowoc Area School District, Ixonia Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Wauwatosa School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
Teacher
Calvin Christian School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Teacher
Escondido Union School District
08.2000 - 06.2011
Master's degree - Language and Literacy
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of California
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