Elizabeth O'Connor
Wichita
Summary
Special Education professional and Reading Intervention Specialist with extensive experience delivering targeted literacy instruction, small-group interventions, and progress monitoring for diverse learners. Strong background in foundational reading skills, differentiated instruction, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with classroom teachers to support early literacy growth in K-8 settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adaptive English Language Arts Teacher
Wichita Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered targeted literacy instruction through small-group and individualized interventions aligned to student reading needs.
- Implemented foundational reading skill supports, including decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development.
- Monitored student progress using curriculum-based measures and instructional data to adjust interventions.
- Collaborated with general education teachers and support staff to align reading interventions with classroom instruction.
- Adapted instructional materials and assessments to support access to grade-level literacy standards.
School Media Manager
Wichita Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Design and manage school-wide social media and communication content.
- Coordinate program promotion, event announcements, and community engagement messaging.
- Support leadership with consistent branding and written communication.
Library Media Specialist
Wichita Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Led daily library operations including scheduling, budgeting, inventory, and circulation.
- Delivered information literacy instruction and digital citizenship lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate library resources into curriculum units.
- Coordinated reading programs, literacy events, and community engagement activities.
- Trained staff and students in digital tools and research databases.
- Maintained detailed circulation and inventory reports.
Special Education Teacher Life Skills
Derby Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Coordinated communication among families, teachers, and specialists.
- Maintained compliance documentation and progress data.
- Delivered targeted literacy and academic interventions.
School Information Assistant
DoDEA
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed enrollment, student records, scheduling, and confidential documentation.
- Coordinated administrative communication and school operations.
- Supported instructional programs, technology access, and library circulation.
- Collaborated with staff and families in a multicultural environment.
- Department of Defense Education Activity
Education
Master of Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Fort Hays State University
Library Media Specialist Endorsement -
Fort Hays State University
Skills
- Reading Intervention
- Small-Group Instruction
- Foundational Literacy Skills
- Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Reading Instruction
- Scaffolded Reading Instruction
- IEP Implementation
- Instructional Supports
- Collaboration
- Literacy Assessments
- Intervention Planning
- Family Communication
- Student Advocacy
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Destiny Library Manager
- Learning Management Systems
- Digital Scheduling
- Communication Platforms
- Synergy
Certification
- Kansas Teaching License, K-12
- Library Media Specialist Endorsement, 05/01/26
- Special Education License, K-12
Technology Skills
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Destiny Library Manager
- Learning Management Systems
- Digital Scheduling & Communication Platforms
- Synergy
Timeline
Adaptive English Language Arts Teacher
Wichita Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
School Media Manager
Wichita Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Wichita Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher Life Skills
Derby Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
School Information Assistant
DoDEA
01.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Fort Hays State University
Library Media Specialist Endorsement -
Fort Hays State University