Anne Mackay
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Literacy coach and educator specializing in curriculum development and data-driven instruction. Proven track record of improving student literacy outcomes through collaborative coaching and targeted instructional strategies. Experienced in delivering professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Coach
Beauvoir School
Washington, District of Columbia
08.2017 - Current
- Provided coaching and support to teachers on instructional strategies.
- Conducted collaborative planning sessions with teaching teams and administration focused on improving student literacy outcomes.
- Deliver professional development sessions to enhance teaching effectiveness and awareness of instructional research.
- Led a school-wide shift in literacy curriculum to integrate research-based teaching practices.
- Manage instructional technology for literacy, optimizing online resources in blended learning environments.
- Engaged parents to support at-home literacy development.
Freelance Consultant
Learning Without Tears
Glen Echo, Maryland
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with Learning Without Tears to enhance digital components of Phonics, Reading, and Me program.
- Created articulation videos for phonemes and authored related scripts.
- Evaluated digital audio content and delivered constructive feedback on student-facing lessons.
Reading Specialist
University Liggett School
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated reading instruction as a specialist and literacy coach for grades K-5.
- Co-taught with classroom educators to enhance literacy curriculum consistency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with administration and learning support team to assess student progress and plan instruction.
- Delivered targeted interventions for small groups and individual students, engaging families in educational planning.
Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach
Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
08.2005 - 06.2014
- Served as reading specialist for Pre Kindergarten to Second grade, teaching small groups and individuals needing intervention.
- Oversaw reading and writing curriculum across grade levels, ensuring consistency through collaboration with classroom teachers.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance literacy instruction techniques.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on supporting reading at home.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student literacy performance.
- Recommended necessary curriculum changes and provided professional development for implementation.
- Led Language Arts department meetings with middle and upper school heads to evaluate learning progression from early to advanced grades.
Primary Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Ravenswood Elementary
Chicago, Illinois
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Served as the special education teacher for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, in a resource room setting.
- Developed goal-based curricula and behavior plans for students with diverse learning and behavior needs, and collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure the least restrictive environment for partially mainstreamed students.
- Completed the Advanced Reading Development Demonstration Project, a partnership between Chicago Public Schools and Roosevelt University, to increase effective reading instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Language And Literacy
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Learning Disabilities Endorseme
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2001
Skills
- Literacy instruction
- Instructional coaching
- Educational leadership
- Professional development
- Classroom technology
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Early childhood literacy
Timeline
Freelance Consultant
Learning Without Tears
09.2022 - 02.2023
Literacy Coach
Beauvoir School
08.2017 - Current
Reading Specialist
University Liggett School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach
Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School
08.2005 - 06.2014
Primary Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Ravenswood Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Language And Literacy
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Learning Disabilities Endorseme
Hope College