Daren Lucas
Myersville,MD
Summary
Devoted Literacy Specialist with admirable experience teaching writing and reading. Adept at implementing literacy programs and making recommendations, along with working one-on-one with students struggling with reading.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, MD
08.2007 - Current
- Created and presented professional development workshops on reading strategies to teachers and administrators.
- Conducted assessments of student proficiency in literacy skills.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling readers.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
- Coached educators in the use of data-driven decision making in order to improve student outcomes.
- Led small group interventions focused on phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
- Monitored progress of students through formative assessment data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with special education staff members in order to provide appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Screened students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
- Attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, MD
08.1997 - 07.2007
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated the Common Core State Standards for Middle School English and Language Arts.
- Assessed student knowledge of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, literature, and vocabulary through formal testing.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated multiple subjects.
- Monitored student progress and performance by providing feedback on assignments and tests.
- Created a variety of engaging activities such as debates, role-playing scenarios, and group work assignments to promote critical thinking skills among students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers, tablets, projectors. in the classroom setting.
- Integrated differentiated instruction techniques into daily lessons according to individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, test scores, and other relevant data.
- Supervised after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners who needed additional help.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly in order to stay current with best practices within the field of education.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Hood College
Frederick, MD05-2006
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-1997
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Program Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Teacher Mentoring
- Student Diagnosing
Certification
- FCPS LETRS 1-8 Certified
- Orton Gillingham "Plus" Trained
- Language Foundations Trained
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Hood College
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Frostburg State University