Diana Clopton
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dedicated reading interventionist with a proven track record in developing individualized plans, enhancing reading comprehension, and fostering parent engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title 1 Reading Interventionist
Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary
07.2004 - Current
- Developed individualized reading intervention plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress using diagnostic tools to inform instructional adjustments.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Facilitated workshops for parents to support reading development at home effectively.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Court Elementary
07.2004 - 05.2005
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create individualized support plans for students with special needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Four Corners Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and improve educational outcomes.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- Leveled literacy intervention
- Early intervention
- Teacher collaboration
- Parent-teacher relations
- Parent communication
- Small group instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Title 1 compliance
Accomplishments
Voted Teacher of the Year 2019-2020
Certification
Elementary Education
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Reading Endorsed
Exceptional Student Education
Evaluations: "Rated Highly Effective" or "Effective" 23 years out of 23 years in education.
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Interventionist
Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary
07.2004 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Court Elementary
07.2004 - 05.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Four Corners Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2004