Darla Salerno

Literacy Interventionist and Elementary Teacher

Newark Board of Education

03.2002 - Current

Created individual behavior plans
Served as K-2 curriculum supervisor/coach (planned and facilitated Professional Learning Communities and, assisted with any curricular needs and requests and modeled reading strategies and practices for lower level readers)
Served as Literacy Coach for new teachers in grades 3-5, which consists of observing lessons and providing real-time feedback to teachers
Served as a screener and interviewer for possible teaching candidates
Facilitated learning of grade-level appropriate phonics and word analysis in decoding words
Fostered a small group learning environment that enhances reading accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
Fostered children’s social and interpersonal skills and self-esteem by establishing routines, responsibilities and positive guidance policies that allow for security, independence, comfort and safety
Planned and provided activities and differentiated instruction that meet the needs of all learners
Planned and provided individual learning plans and goals for students
Educated family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to support and continue child’s progress at home
Observed, evaluated and prepared next steps for child’s progress
Successfully implemented modifications for students with IEP's and 504s, implemented specific learning plans with students, parents, and teachers
Planned detailed co-teaching and small group lesson plans to reach goals of both general education and special education students
Closely monitored student growth with the use of data trackers, such as running records, monthly standard-based progressive writing, monthly standard-based math performance tasks, standard-based spelling inventory, Dibels, anecdotal notes, and MAPS assessment
Worked closely and collaborated with grade-level teachers to unpack standards and implement lesson plans.

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