CINDY PURYEAR
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate Literacy Coach with 35 years of supporting literacy best practices. Observes instructional strengths and areas of need while collaborating with teachers to model, coach and support growth. Provides engaging professional learning opportunities based on needs assessment. Well-versed in small group instruction, interactive read alouds, targeted mini-lessons, and differentiated instruction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Consultant and Coach
Self Employed
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
Director, Elementary Literacy and Library Services
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Directed and managed all aspects of literacy instruction for Houston ISD 187 elementary schools including leading transformation of instruction from generalized approach to personalized instruction through balanced literacy (interactive read-alouds, small group instruction, and independent reading)
- Secured resources for 187 elementary schools
- Provided professional development
- Led implementation and growth of community partnerships
- Collaborated with campus leaders to identify areas of need and determine next steps
- Literacy Instruction coaching including modeling and demonstrating best practices
- Keynote speaker representing Houston ISD at conferences
- Represented Houston ISD on committees (List available upon request)
Instructional Coordinator
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
Special Populations Specialist
Houston, Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
District Multisensory Reading Teacher
Houston Independent School District, Roberts Elementary School
Houston, TX
Special Education Teacher
Independent School District, Lamar Middle School
Houston, TX
Special Education Coordinator
Temple Independent School District
Temple, TX
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Generic Special Education Endorsement
University of North Texas
1981
Skills
- Teacher Coaching and Collaboration
- Teacher and Leader Professional Development
- Small Group and Guided Reading
- Integration of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
- Reading Intervention
Timeline
Literacy Consultant and Coach
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Director, Elementary Literacy and Library Services
Houston ISD
01.2014 - 08.2018
Instructional Coordinator
Houston Independent School District
Special Populations Specialist
Houston, Houston Independent School District
District Multisensory Reading Teacher
Houston Independent School District, Roberts Elementary School
Special Education Teacher
Independent School District, Lamar Middle School
Special Education Coordinator
Temple Independent School District
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Generic Special Education Endorsement
University of North Texas
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