Deborah Rausher
Roaring Branch,PA
Summary
Retired educator with over 20 years experience in special education and literacy, currently serving as a Title I Reading Specialist long-term substitute. Specializes in literacy interventions, individual education plan development, and collaborative instructional improvement. Focused on enhancing family engagement and peer coaching to drive student success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Blossburg, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered targeted interventions to improve reading skills in struggling students
- Mentored students to improve behavioral skills through Check and Connect program
Title I Reading Specialist
Southern Tioga School District
Liberty, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 06.2026
- Delivered targeted interventions to improve reading skills in struggling students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional approaches accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student reading progress and resources.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance reading instruction methods.
Learning Support Teacher
Southern Tioga School District
Liberty, Pennsylvania
08.2008 - 07.2020
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement tailored learning strategies that addressed individual student needs.
- Coordinated with parents to provide updates on student progress and collaboratively address challenges.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to foster student growth and engagement.
- Teacher Mentor for first year special education teachers
- Department Chairperson for Elementary Special Education
Title I Reading Specialist
Southern Tioga School District
Mansfield, Pennsylvania
08.2004 - 07.2008
- Delivered targeted interventions that significantly improved reading skills for struggling students.
- Partnered with teachers to refine and implement effective reading instruction methods.
- Tracked student progress and adapted instructional approaches to meet individual learning needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student reading progress and resources.
Learning Support Teacher
Warrior Run School District
Turbotville, Pennsylvania
08.1997 - 06.2004
- Created individualized education plans addressing diverse student needs to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective learning strategies.
- Supported students in cultivating social and emotional skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Provided one-on-one support during classroom activities and assignments.
- Facilitated discussions with parents regarding student progress and challenges to strengthen home-school collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
West Chester University of Penneylvania
West Chester, PA05-1997
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA01-1994
Skills
- Literacy interventions
- Student progress monitoring
- Peer coaching and modeling
- Family engagement
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Deliver the Children's Message weekly at East Point Ebenezer Church
- Boy Girl Fellowship Assistant Leader, East Point Ebenezer Church
- Treasurer- East Point Ebenezer Church Pollyanna Women's Group
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
09.2025 - Current
Title I Reading Specialist
Southern Tioga School District
08.2020 - 06.2026
Learning Support Teacher
Southern Tioga School District
08.2008 - 07.2020
Title I Reading Specialist
Southern Tioga School District
08.2004 - 07.2008
Learning Support Teacher
Warrior Run School District
08.1997 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Reading
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
West Chester University of Penneylvania
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Delaware County Community College