Ellen R Holtz
Allen,TX
Summary
Experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in elementary and middle grade students. Ready to offer 30 years of related experience to a challenging new position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accelerated Reading Interventionist
Allen Independent School District
Allen, Texas
01.2011 - Current
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Taught all core subjects to individual and small groups.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Implemented reading lessons for 3rd through 6th grade students.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Taught reading comprehension skills to individual and small groups.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Classroom Teacher
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville, TX
08.1988 - 05.1992
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 23 students.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Instructed groups of up to 23 students and provided individual support
Classroom Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.1985 - 05.1988
- Campus Teacher of the Year -1986
- Collaborated with English Language Learners and their families to develop communication and academic growth.
- Fostered relationships between students, families, and the community through diverse group projects.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established consistent rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks and other educational materials.
- Instructed groups of up to 22 students and provided individual support for learning progress.
Classroom Teacher
Austin ISD
Austin, Texas
08.1982 - 05.1985
- Instructed groups of up to 21 students and provided individual support.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 08.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY05.1981
Skills
- Flexible approach
- Verbal and written communication
- Skill building
- Needs assessment
- Assessments
- Organizational skills
- Standardized Testing
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Individualized support
- Reading instruction
- Reading groups
Certification
- English as a Second Language Training - 2017-2022
- Certified Reading Specialist - May 2022
Additional Information
Lifelong Learner
Compassionate
Team Player
Timeline
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Texas Woman's University
08.2017 - 05.2022
Accelerated Reading Interventionist
Allen Independent School District
01.2011 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Duncanville ISD
08.1988 - 05.1992
Classroom Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.1985 - 05.1988
Classroom Teacher
Austin ISD
08.1982 - 05.1985
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Oswego
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