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Gayle Doss
Tuscaloosa,AL
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Summary
Experienced educator with over 25 years in creating supportive learning environments. Specializes in reading intervention, utilizing innovative strategies to improve student engagement and literacy skills. Skilled in implementing targeted interventions and collaborating with educators and families to enhance student success. Demonstrates strong communication and adaptability, effectively addressing diverse learning needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student needs to identify targeted resources and support for improved reading outcomes.
- Assessed student progress using formal and informal evaluation methods.
- Implemented targeted interventions to enhance reading comprehension skills.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce reading concepts, enhancing student comprehension and engagement.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group reading sessions.
- Assessed student reading levels using standardized tools.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and professionals to implement intervention strategies effectively, ensuring alignment with student needs.
ESL Tutor
Tuscaloosa County School System
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve language proficiency and comprehension, resulting in increased student confidence.
- Utilized interactive teaching methods to actively engage students in language learning, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate ESL strategies into the classroom curriculum.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to ESL learners in grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading comprehension, and conversation, leading to personalized learning experiences.
Classroom Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
08.1998 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed lesson plans and selected materials to create engaging learning experiences.
- Established communication channels with students and families to facilitate academic support.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Partnered with colleagues to design and execute teaching strategies that improved student engagement and outcomes.
Office Manager
Sealy Real Estate
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
01.1992 - 06.1996
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for team members and clients to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Implemented filing systems to organize documents for improved accessibility and retrieval.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Maintained office equipment and arranged repairs to ensure operational continuity.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Assisted with property management tasks and tenant communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Alabama
AL12.1992
Skills
- Intervention implementation
- Special education
- Lesson adaptation
- Multisensory teaching
- Progress monitoring
- English language learners
- Individual support
- Parent relations
- Records management
- Document management
- Schedule coordination
- Office administration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Customer management
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
ESL Tutor
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2023 - 05.2024
Classroom Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.1998 - 06.2023
Office Manager
Sealy Real Estate
01.1992 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Alabama