Reading
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Carolyn Quain Grove
HARRISBURG,PA
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."
Aristotle
Summary
Accomplished Reading Specialist with a proven track record at Manheim Township High School, enhancing reading proficiency through data-informed instructional strategies and targeted literacy interventions. Excelled in collaboration and comprehension techniques, significantly improving student outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and small group instruction skills, fostering academic growth and confidence in reading abilities.
Versatile and dedicated Reading Specialist with focus on individual needs of students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manheim Township High School
Reading Specialist
2014.08 - Current (10 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- 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.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers through one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Assisted in selecting and adopting appropriate curriculum materials aligned with state standards and district goals.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks and develop confidence in their reading abilities.
East Stroudsburg University Of
Graduate Assistant
2013.01 - 2014.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Served as liaison between faculty members and students to address concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Collaborated with faculty members on research projects, advancing knowledge in their respective fields.
- Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings at conferences, meetings, and academic gatherings.
- Organized events and workshops to promote learning outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community among students.
- Assisted professors in developing course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
Education
Capella University , Minneapolis, MN
Doctor of Education from Reading And Literacy
03.2023
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- magna cum laude graduate
- Capstone Project: Engaging Adolescent Readers by Fostering Teacher-Student Relationships, Action The research plan implemented various strategies to foster teacher-student relationships to enhance adolescent students’ motivation to read. The capstone explored how fostering teacher-student relationships could improve students’ motivation to read and examined what happened when executing the Seven Rules of Engagement to enhance students’ motivation to read. The findings showed that students’ motivation increased from 65% to 68% over a six week study.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania , East Stroudsburg, PA
Master of Education from Reading
05.2014
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
- Thesis: Motivating Secondary Students to Read
University of Scranton , Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education English
12.2012
University Overview
- 3.56 GPA
- cum laude graduate
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Small Group Instruction
- Reading Remediation
Certification
- Certified Reading Specialist - 10 years
- Certified Secondary Education English Teacher - 12 years
- Certified Pennsylvania Level 2 educator - 7 years
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Manheim Township High School
2014.08 - Current (10 years & 1 month)
Graduate Assistant
East Stroudsburg University Of
2013.01 - 2014.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Capella University
Doctor of Education from Reading And Literacy
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education from Reading
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education English
Interests
Traveling
Continuing education
Work Preference
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Company CulturePersonal development programsAffiliations
- National Council of Teachers of English
- International Literacy Association
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