Dana Jobin
Cadillac,Michigan
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Literacy Coach with a total of 24 years in education. Kindergarten through 3rd Grade educator, administered interventions as a Reading Specialist, and supported students and staff as a Literacy Coach for the last 7 years. Ensured a school culture that encourages continuous improvements for teachers and students. Mentored several new teachers to the district that includes goal setting, modeling, observations, questioning and feedback. Well-versed in Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, while continuing to meet educators needs by building strong relationships through coaching cycles. Currently enrolled in LETRS training to expand skill sets around literacy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Coach
Cadillac Area Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling elementary readers.
- Facilitated successful student outcomes around tier 1 and tier 2 instruction based on coaching cycles.
- Participated in MTSS meetings to provide input to colleagues about students.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and co-teach writing instruction.
- Implemented Professional Development around literacy essentials to district.
- Created and implemented phonics block for tier 1 instruction for 1st grade.
- Trained Paraprofessionals and provided support through coaching cycles.
Reading Specialist
Cadillac Area Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving learning targets of at-risk students.
- Scaffold support and real-time adjustments for those students receiving interventions.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed relationships with families to create cohesive learning goals for students.
- Supported Paraprofessionals with planning and implementation of interventions.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Educator
Cadillac Area Public Schools
08.2001 - 09.2010
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Piloted and implemented Literacy Stations for district.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
Educator
Bentley Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
- First Grade Teacher.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented 4-Blocks strategies.
Education
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2000
Skills
- State-Wide Coaching and Literacy Coaching ISD meetings
- Phonics First/Orton Gillingham - 06/2021 & 02/2011
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness
- Differentiated Reading Instruction
- Essential Literacy Practices Grade 4/5 - 02/2019
- State-Wide Coaching Collaborative - 03/2018
- Cognitive Coaching - 11/2017
- Calibrating Conversation - 09/2017
- Coaching Literacy: Professional Learning Series K-3 Literacy Coaches - 08/2017
- DIBELS Next
- Leveled Literacy Interventions
- Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Systems 1 & 2
- Math Recovery Course 1, 2 & Fractions
SKILLS
- Development of literacy programs for phonics, writing, and small group instruction
- Design, Plan and Faciliate District Literacy Professional Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Ability to diagnosis and focus on needs of students
- Student Engagement
- Builds positive relationship with educators
- Differentiated Instruction
- Self-driven and intrinsically motivated to succeed
- Well versed in Illuminate and Google
- Strong understanding of literacy standarts, effective instructional strategies and best practices
AWARDS/RATINGS
- Outstanding Person in Education - 2017-2018
- Highly Effective and Innovating Evaluation Ratings
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Heidi Stange
Instructional Literacy Coach
Manton Public Schools
(231) 631-4334
Bridget Parcell
Elementary Educator
Cadillac Area Public Schools
(231) 534-5503
JoyBeth Hicks
Retired Principal
Cadillac Area Public Schools
(989) 309-0269
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Cadillac Area Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Reading Specialist
Cadillac Area Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2017
Educator
Cadillac Area Public Schools
08.2001 - 09.2010
Educator
Bentley Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
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