Cassandra Colozza
Old Forge,PA
Summary
Motivated educator with a Master’s in Reading, specializing in data-driven literacy instruction. Expertise in analyzing benchmark data and implementing evidence-based practices to support diverse learners. Committed to fostering strong collaborations with educators and families to enhance student reading success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Pocono Mountain School District
Tobyhanna, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Analyze benchmark and diagnostic reading data to identify student skill deficits and guide targeted instruction
- Provide small-group literacy interventions to address gaps in phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and comprehension
- Implement evidence-based literacy practices aligned with structured literacy approaches
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to enhance reading growth
- Supported struggling readers with differentiated, individualized instruction tailored to specific needs
- Collaborated with colleagues and specialists to enhance literacy instruction across grade levels
- Maintain a literacy-rich classroom environment that fosters engagement, independence, and a love of reading
Second Grade Teacher
Holy Rosary Elementary School
Duryea, USA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student reading proficiency by implementing data-driven instruction and targeted literacy support
- Provided explicit instruction in phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies, resulting in improved student understanding
- Provided small-group and individualized instruction to address specific reading needs
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions and tailor intervention planning, addressing individual student needs
- Fostered a supportive environment promoting student confidence and academic growth
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher
Discovery Montessori
Scranton, USA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported early literacy development through phonics-based instruction and differentiated activities
- Guided students in mastering foundational reading skills, including decoding and early comprehension
- Delivered individualized literacy instruction through hands-on learning methods to enhance student engagement and literacy skills
- Created nurturing classroom environment fostering independence and igniting a love of learning among students
Education
Master of Science - Reading (Reading Specialist Certification)
Wilkes University
Wilkes Barre, PA04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA12-2022
Skills
- Literacy instruction
- Reading intervention
- Guided reading
- Fluency development
- Phonics Assessment
- RTI implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy assessment
- Data analysis
Literacy And Reading Specialist Skills
- Structured Literacy & Phonics-Based Instruction
- Reading Intervention & Skill Gap Remediation
- Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- Guided Reading & Small-Group Instruction
- Reading Fluency & Comprehension Development
- RTI / MTSS Framework Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Assessment & Instructional Planning
Relevant Literacy Experience
- Designed and implemented targeted reading interventions based on diagnostic and benchmark data
- Delivered structured, small-group literacy instruction addressing phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and comprehension
- Monitored and documented student progress to ensure measurable growth and inform instructional adjustments
- Applied research-based literacy strategies to support struggling and at-risk readers
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs across all reading levels
- Collaborated with colleagues to support literacy development and improve student outcomes
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Pocono Mountain School District
08.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Holy Rosary Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher
Discovery Montessori
01.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Reading (Reading Specialist Certification)
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Scranton