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Emily Fiumara
Delmar,NY
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Reading Specialist with history of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans aligned with the Science of Reading. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of instructional strategies. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Reading Specialist
Guilderland Central School District
08.2023 - Current
- Provided reading support to students in grades K-4.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Cultivated supportive learning environments that encouraged students to take risks and develop confidence in their reading abilities.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, addressing specific literacy needs and goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas.
Reading Specialist/Title 1 Reading Specialist
Rose Tree Media School District
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided reading support to students in grades K-5 in two elementary schools on alternating days
- Utilized reading intervention programs such as Project Read Phonics, Read Naturally, REWARDS Intermediate and Secondary, and Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention to provide targeted intervention in small-group settings
- Monitored student progress using research-based assessments and reported student progress to families
- Conducted school-wide benchmark testing three times per year via DIBELS Assessment, Teacher's College Independent Reading Level Assessments, and Acadience Math Assessments
- Hosted Family Literacy Nights throughout school year providing families with additional resources to support reading development at home
- Collaborated with colleagues in both buildings during weekly MTSS meetings to discuss student progress
- Compiled yearly Title 1 student data into binders for tracking and auditing.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (7th Gr. Special Ed)
Garnet Valley Middle School
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided instructional support in vocabulary, word recognition, fluency and comprehension in small-group settings
- Provided push-in support in Math and English Language Arts in order to support instructional needs of students with IEPs
- Conducted weekly progress monitoring of students on caseload
- Generated regular progress reports and IEP documents
- Led IEP meetings consisting of guardians, general education teachers, and specialists.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Grades K-5)
Garnet Valley School District
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Substitute taught in areas of general education, special education, reading support, gifted support, and special areas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, created positive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members, contributing to a supportive school community.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Short-Term Substitute Teacher (Gr. K-5 ESL)
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided small-group ESL support in written and oral language proficiency to students in grades K-4 in two elementary schools
- Supported students who were fluent in a variety of languages such as Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Telugu, Chinese, Swahili, and Arabic
- Determined English language proficiency and level of need using WIDA assessments.
Education
M.Ed. - Reading & Literacy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2016
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Individualized support
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communications
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
- Title 1 compliance
- Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Implementation and Online Database Usage - Data input, reporting, management
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP - NWEA) Online Database Usage - Data compilation and report generation; management of test sessions
- Performance Tracker - Data compilation and report generation
- Frontline IEP - Generation and monitoring of IEP goals
- Schoology, Seesaw, Google Classroom - Course creation and management
Websites
Certification
- Instructional 1 - Elementary Education (Grades PK-4) - Issued 2017 (Pennsylvania)
- Instructional 1 - Special Education (Grades PK-8) - Issued 2017 (Pennsylvania)
- Instructional 1 - Reading Specialist (Grades PK-12) - Issued 2019 (Pennsylvania)
- Reading Specialist (Grades K-12) - Issued 2024 (New York)
- Wilson Reading System Introductory Level Course (16.5 hrs) - June 2023
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Guilderland Central School District
08.2023 - Current
Reading Specialist/Title 1 Reading Specialist
Rose Tree Media School District
08.2019 - 02.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (7th Gr. Special Ed)
Garnet Valley Middle School
03.2019 - 06.2019
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Grades K-5)
Garnet Valley School District
12.2017 - 03.2019
Short-Term Substitute Teacher (Gr. K-5 ESL)
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
10.2017 - 11.2017
M.Ed. - Reading & Literacy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
University of Delaware
- Instructional 1 - Elementary Education (Grades PK-4) - Issued 2017
- Instructional 1 - Special Education (Grades PK-8) - Issued 2017
- Instructional 1 - Reading Specialist (Grades PK-12) - Issued 2019
- Wilson Reading System Introductory Level Course (16.5 hrs) - June 2023
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteQuote
Reading is the gateway for children that makes all other learning possible.
Barack Obama
Software
Google Classroom
Seesaw
Schoology
E-Doctrina
DIBELS Online Database
Frontline IEP
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