Colleen Manni
Livonia,MI
Summary
Passionate Literacy Coach and Special Education Teacher with over 32 years of supporting student achievement. Expertise in evaluating student literacy needs and implementing small group and individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment and literacy. Strong passion for helping students reach academic goals by engaging learning to meet student needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Literacy Coach
Brighton Area Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing DIBELS and NWEA student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Provided Professional Development on Michigan Literacy Essentials
- Provided Professional Development on Foundational Reading Skills including: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Word Recognition, and Comprehension
- Provided Professional Development on Administering DIBELS Assessment and Curriculum Based Reading Materials
- Responsible for overseeing, training, and leading data meetings of all Elementary Intervention Programs and Interventionists District-wide
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on reading and math.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success by attending team meetings and conducting screening assessments
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Designed, implemented, and trained interventionists during the pandemic on online Reading Interventions
Literacy Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Brighton Area Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum using DIBELS Data system, NWEA, and curriculum based assessments
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators by leading Collaborative Action Meetings three times/year
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Helped develop and train teachers on district IRIP
- Piloted, trained, and implemented Lexia Core 5 online program to enhance intervention block time
MTSS Facilitator/Interventionist
Brighton Area Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Facilitated Tier 2 and Tier 3 small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on reading and math building wide in grade K-4
- Responsible for analyzing and developing a building wide plan to strengthen overall data in both reading and math in grades K-4
- Responsible for providing professional development and training on Dyslexia and Foundational Reading Skills
- Conducted building wide Data Meetings three times/year to review and revise intervention plans
- Attended Team Meetings to help teachers and parents develop targeted instruction at home and school in the area of reading
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Brighton Area Schools
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Implemented the FAST Reading/Tattum Reading program to students with learning disabilities in reading
Special Education Teacher, Cognitive Impairments
Brighton Area Schools
08.1989 - 06.2008
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Attended START Training through LESA to provide coaching for ASD Students in the building
- Developed and implemented curriculum to promote independent living skills
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance including Discrete Trial Training
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education Learning Impaired
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.1988
Skills
- Highly skilled and trained in the FAST Reading Program/Tattum Reading
- Over 32 years of teaching students with disabilities
- Trained in DIBELS and NWEA Assessment systems
- Attended Michigan Literacy Essentials Training
- Remnants of Coaching 101 Training
Timeline
Early Literacy Coach
Brighton Area Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
Literacy Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Brighton Area Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
MTSS Facilitator/Interventionist
Brighton Area Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Brighton Area Schools
08.2008 - 08.2012
Special Education Teacher, Cognitive Impairments
Brighton Area Schools
08.1989 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education Learning Impaired
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Michigan State University
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