Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in successful interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading & Math Interventionist, Grades 3-5
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Collaborated with teachers using MTSS protocol to identify students in need of additional support.
Implemented small group reading instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency and comprehension.
Improved student understanding of math concepts by implementing targeted intervention strategies.
Monitored student progress regularly and improved student performance by providing instruction based on assessment data.
Maintained accurate and complete student records.
Supervised and supported ESPs as part of an intervention triad.
Classroom Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.1991 - 06.2022
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Created and taught inquiry based curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning as part of Bancroft's IB program.
Taught online and in-person during global pandemic.
Flexibly moved grade levels as needed- kindergarten through fourth grade.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
St Cloud State University
St Cloud, MN
10.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
06.1982
Skills
Relationship Building
Student Motivation and Engagement
PRESS and Orton Gillingham training for reading interventions
Bridges Interventions & CPV training for math interventions
EduCLIMBER platform for data recording and analysis
District Program Facilitator/CTE Administrator at Minneapolis Public SchoolsDistrict Program Facilitator/CTE Administrator at Minneapolis Public Schools