Diedre Wofford Hill
Joppa,MD
Summary
Versatile Reading Specialist with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Howard County Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented reading intervention plans for struggling students
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for differentiating instruction based on needs of individual students
- Utilized data from formative and summative assessments in order to analyze student progress towards meeting learning goals.
Reading Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure that all students were meeting state standards for reading proficiency
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles to teach literacy concepts
- Integrated technology into the classroom by utilizing online resources to supplement traditional teaching methods.
Language Arts Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.1992 - 07.2001
- Created safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through writing or discussion
- Utilized variety of teaching strategies such as direct instruction, cooperative learning activities, role playing exercises
- Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, and assessments.
Education
Master's of Science - Reading Education
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2008
Master's of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Towson, MD05.1992
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Leadership
- Critical-Thinking
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Teacher Collaboration
- Assessments understanding
- IEP understanding
- Classroom leadership
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Howard County Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2023
Reading Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2008
Language Arts Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.1992 - 07.2001
Master's of Science - Reading Education
Towson University
Master's of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
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