Beth Lyons
Twin Lakes School Corporation
Monticello,IN
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Proven Reading Specialist with expertise in dyslexia support and intervention planning. Successfully implemented data-driven strategies to enhance student literacy and monitor progress, leading to significant improvements in reading proficiency.
Work History
Reading Specialist
5 Years- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans for struggling readers.
- Implemented targeted reading interventions to enhance student literacy skills.
- Assessed student progress through standardized testing and provided actionable feedback.
- Designed engaging reading curricula that fostered a love for literature among students.
- Monitored student performance data to refine instructional practices and improve outcomes.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
Cashier
11 Years 1 Month- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at point of sale.
- Maintained cash register operations, ensuring balanced cash drawers at shift end.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, providing excellent service and support.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management to streamline checkout process.
- Enhanced store presentation by organizing merchandise displays and promotional materials.
Instructional Coach
1 Year 9 Months- Collaborated with educators to implement data-driven strategies for improving student learning outcomes.
- Led professional development workshops for teachers to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.
- Designed and facilitated curriculum alignment sessions to ensure adherence to educational standards and best practices.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends and inform targeted interventions for struggling students.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Assisted new teachers to acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Elementary School Teacher
20 Years 9 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Utilized various teaching tools and technologies to support diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided targeted feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Analyzed curriculum effectiveness, recommending adjustments to improve educational outcomes.
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Skills
Reading intervention
Dyslexia support
Intervention strategies
Intervention planning
Progress monitoring
Comprehension techniques
Student remediation
Parent-teacher collaboration
Time management skills
Data analysis
Parent engagement
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Education Teacher- 1993-present
- Orton Gillingham Training (IMSE and MA Rooney - 2019
Interests
Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making
experimenting with recipes.
Cooking
Yoga
Documenting and sharing travel experiences.
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Twin Lakes School Corporation
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Instructional Coach
Twin Lakes School Corporation
08.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Cashier
Norway Gardens
05.2015 - 06.2026Read More
Elementary School Teacher
Twin Lakes School Corporation
08.1998 - 05.2019Read More
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
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Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
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