Barbara Whiteside

Work with small groups Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade providing reading intervention using Sounds Sensible, Spire, and Rewards intervention curriculums.

• Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
• Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Taught reading to individual and small groups.
• Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
• Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Created an inclusive learning atmosphere by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
• Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.

Work with small groups of students providing reading intervention using Spire, Heggerty, and Orton-Gillingham reading curriculums.

• Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
• Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Taught reading to individual and small groups.
• Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
• Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Created an inclusive learning atmosphere by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
• Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.

Served 12 weeks as a certified substitute for a 3rd grade teacher on maternity leave.

• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
• Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Implemented project-based learning opportunities that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving among students.
• Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills.
• Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
• Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
• Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students identify areas of improvement and gain confidence in their abilities.
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Work with small groups of students providing reading intervention using Sound Sensible and Spire reading curriculums.

• Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
• Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Taught reading to individual and small groups.
• Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
• Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Created an inclusive learning atmosphere by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
• Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
• Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
• Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.