Colleen Davies
Missoula
Summary
Dynamic Curriculum Specialist with a proven track record at EPS Learning, enhancing teacher effectiveness through targeted professional development and coaching. Skilled in literacy strategies and responsive educational approaches, I successfully implemented research-based practices that elevated student achievement in reading and writing, fostering collaborative relationships among educators to drive curriculum success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Specialist
EPS Learning
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted professional development workshops for teachers, enhancing their pedagogical skills and knowledge.
- Presented at conferences across the country to share emerging research in education methodologies.
- Trained teachers in best practices for effective lesson delivery, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administration, and interventionists to ensure consistent messaging regarding curriculum goals and expectations.
- Provided ongoing support to teachers through coaching sessions, addressing challenges, and celebrating successes together.
Literacy Consultant
Instructional Intensity, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted professional development workshops focused on enhancing educators understanding of literacy instruction.
- Advised administrators on appropriate resources and materials to create optimal learning environments that fostered student growth in reading and writing.
- Provided coaching and support to teachers, resulting in increased student achievement in reading and writing.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies for effective differentiation in the classroom, meeting diverse learners needs.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
Reading Specialist/Reading Intervention Teacher
Hellgate Elementary School
08.2007 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Provided ongoing support for fragile readers by offering 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.
- Assisted in the selection and adoption of appropriate curriculum materials aligned with state standards and district goals.
- Designed and led professional development workshops for teachers, sharing effective reading strategies and resources.
Education
Orton-Gillingham Certification/Dyslexia Advocate - Literacy
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA04-2020
Master of Arts - Adolescent Literacy/Reading Specialist
University of Texas
Arlington, Texas05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Montana
Missoula, MT12-2005
Skills
- Educational theory knowledge
- Standards alignment
- Responsive educational approaches
- Literacy strategies
- Teacher training
- Materials selection
- Academic planning
Certification
- Certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner
- Certified Special Education Dyslexia Advocate
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist
EPS Learning
08.2023 - Current
Literacy Consultant
Instructional Intensity, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Reading Specialist/Reading Intervention Teacher
Hellgate Elementary School
08.2007 - Current
Orton-Gillingham Certification/Dyslexia Advocate - Literacy
University of San Diego
Master of Arts - Adolescent Literacy/Reading Specialist
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Montana
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