Diana Lyddane
Educator
Philpot,KY
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic educator with National Board Certification and Orton Gillingham Certification. Expert in literacy instruction and instructional coaching, I have successfully designed and implemented MTSS systems, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student engagement. Proven ability to analyze data and facilitate professional development, driving significant improvements in student outcomes. Skilled at developing instructional content with backwards design framework.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
National Board Certification
1
1
Orton Gillingham Certification
1
1
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
1
1
Gifted & Talented Endorsement
Work History
MTSS Coordinator & Reading Interventionist
Hancock County Public Schools
Lewisport
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and executed MTSS system, facilitating teacher professional development on Tier 2 best practices.
- Achieved Orton-Gillingham certification to enhance reading instruction methodologies.
- Obtained Lexia LETRS certification to support literacy education initiatives.
- Applied expert knowledge in Science of Reading to inform instructional strategies.
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Hancock County Public Schools
Lewisport
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed engaging ELA and SS lesson plans catering to diverse learning styles in collaborative settings.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on teaching methods and best practices.
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
Owensboro
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Instructed a 3rd grade class tailored for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students struggling with reading.
- Taught all subjects to 5th grade students at a low socioeconomic school.
- Instructed 5th grade Social Studies students remotely using Google Classroom from July 2020 to June 2021.
ELA/SS Educational Consultant
National Math + Science Initiative
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Organized and led professional development for elementary teachers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Texas, and Kentucky focusing on best practices in elementary ELA/SS Laying the Foundation Modules.
Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
Henderson
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Instructed all subjects to 5th grade students at inner-city, low socioeconomic school.
Curriculum Specialist
Cloverport Independent Schools
Cloverport
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided instructional coaching to K-12 teachers, improving engagement and effectiveness.
- Directed RTI and ESS initiatives to address learning needs across grade levels.
- Gifted/Talented and Title 1 Coordinator
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
Owensboro
07.1999 - 06.2015
- Taught kindergarten, first, second, and fifth grades to enhance foundational skills.
- Developed and facilitated professional development on writing instruction and technology integration for primary grades for multiple schools.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & Gifted/Talented Endorsement
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY05-1999
National Board Certification - Early Childhood Generalist
National Board Certification
08.2006 - 07.2026
Skills
- National Board Certification
- MTSS Intervention Systems
- Instructional coaching
- Literacy instruction
- Curriculum design
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Strategic & Intentional Planning
Accomplishments
- Campbellsville University Excellence in Teacher Award, 2011, 2015
- Teacher Practice Networks participant with the Gates Foundation in Seattle, 2015
- Daviess County Teacher of the Year 2014
Certification
- National Board Certification
- Orton Gillingham Certified Teacher
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Certification
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Work Availability
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Timeline
MTSS Coordinator & Reading Interventionist
Hancock County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Hancock County Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2022
Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
07.2016 - 06.2017
Curriculum Specialist
Cloverport Independent Schools
07.2015 - 06.2016
ELA/SS Educational Consultant
National Math + Science Initiative
06.2015 - 05.2020
National Board Certification - Early Childhood Generalist
National Board Certification
08.2006 - 07.2026
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
07.1999 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & Gifted/Talented Endorsement
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kentucky Wesleyan College