Connie Hungerford
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
Experienced Dedicated Educator
Student-centered educator with 30+ years of experience in general and special education, as well as reading intervention. Expertise in phonics, fluency, comprehension and personal reading plans. Skilled in IEP development, whole and small group instruction, and building a safe, inclusive classroom. Seeking an opportunity to continue using my skills serving students on a part time basis.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Teacher/Interventionist
Manitowoc Public School District
Manitowoc, WI
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Delivered reading instruction aligned with Manitowoc Public School District literacy curriculum.
- Supported development, implementation, and monitoring of personal reading plans per Wisconsin Act 20 at the elementary level.
- Assessed and implemented targeted reading intervention with middle school students.
- Worked with teachers to improve phonics, fluency, and comprehension instruction.
- Assessed student reading levels and provided targeted small-group interventions.
Teacher Grades 3-4 and Special Education 1-5
Manitowoc Public School District
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
08.1995 - 06.2022
- Planned lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and state standards.
- Delivered classroom instruction across mixed ability student groups.
- Differentiated materials for special education and English learner needs.
- Managed classroom behavior with clear routines and expectations.
- Collaborated with district teams on curriculum, interventions, and instruction.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Wrote and implemented IEPs for special education students of all the categories.
Education
Masters of Education - Professional Development
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI06-2008
Bachelor of Science - Regular And Special Education Grades 1-8
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc12-1987
Skills
- Reading and math interventions
- Personal reading plans
- IEP development and implementation
- Wilson Reading Program, Fundations, UFLI, Heggerty, and SIPPS Reading Interventions- training and implementation
- Bridges Math strategies and interventions- training and implementation
- Phonics, reading fluency, and comprehension assessment and intervention
- Collaboration and co-teaching
- Classroom environment- building inclusivity and safety for all
Timeline
Reading Teacher/Interventionist
Manitowoc Public School District
08.2023 - 06.2026
Teacher Grades 3-4 and Special Education 1-5
Manitowoc Public School District
08.1995 - 06.2022
Masters of Education - Professional Development
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Science - Regular And Special Education Grades 1-8
Silver Lake College