Ginger Sanford
Educator
SAINT PAUL,MN
Summary
Compassionate Literacy Interventionist with a proven track record in Structured Literacy approaches, effectively enhancing student engagement and reading outcomes. Expertise in data-driven, individualized instruction, curriculum development, and assessment techniques contributes to significant improvements in literacy skills. Strong communication, empathy, and patience foster an environment conducive to student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
English Literacy Interventionist
Twin Cities German Immersion School
St. Paul, MN
03.2015 - Current
- Works directly with many students, either individually or in small groups, to provide specialized reading support for struggling learners.
- Conducts assessments and analyzes data to identify areas of need for each student, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Delivers lessons to enhance students' proficiency in English literacy segments such as reading, writing, and spelling.
- Employs research-based approaches such as Structured Literacy when designing instructional materials.
- Tailors educational approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
- Facilitates learning opportunities by encouraging student collaboration, innovative problem solving, and creative thinking.
- Creates positive atmosphere essential for effective student learning.
- Attends professional development workshops related to literacy instruction methods and best practices.
- Builds relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback to ensure that they were informed of their child's progress in literacy development.
- Provides guidance on how families can support their children's literacy development at home.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation regarding interventions used and student progress over time.
- Consults with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Mentors student teachers, and first-year teachers.
- Serves on the school-wide support team to identify students who are struggling academically and/or behaviorally.
Quality Compensation (QComp) Coordinator
Twin Cities German Immersion School
St. Paul, MN
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Led state-funded program aimed at improving educational outcomes for all students.
- Revised and refined QComp plan each year.
- Conducted yearly briefings on the QComp initiative for faculty.
- Provided program updates to the Minnesota Department of Education annually.
- Defined specific and attainable performance benchmarks.
- Measured progress using formative and summative assessments.
- Fostered a data-informed decision-making culture in K-8 environment.
- Hired, trained, and oversaw career ladder positions such as Professional Learning Community leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Data Coaches.
- Collaborated with school administration to set school-wide goals.
- Oversaw and managed the program budget.
- Verified earned Teacher Practice incentives, and submitted information to accounting for teacher payouts.
Adjunct Professor and Student Teacher Supervisor
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught Foundation of Education to undergraduate students.
- Designed and refined course curriculum to meet department learning goals.
- Oversaw practical clinical training for future educators.
- Offered continuous coaching for professional development of student teachers.
- Coordinated efforts with cooperating teachers to enhance outcomes for student teachers.
- Facilitated collaboration and communication between the university and local schools.
- Assessed performances of student teachers through observation and written feedback.
- Directed the assessment and endorsement process for student teachers' portfolio completions.
Reading and Math Interventionist
Garlough Environmental Magnet School
West St. Paul, MN
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Instructed reading and math interventions for K-4 Title I students in small groups, individually, and in classroom inclusion settings.
- Devised targeted intervention strategies to address individual learning gaps.
- Used a variety of approaches to reading instruction that activated prior knowledge for English language learners.
- Implemented the use of technology for learning activities to provide students with a fun, encouraging activity that provided immediate feedback.
- Organized a weekly after-school club for students focused on preparing healthy snacks.
- Established and maintained a positive rapport with students and families of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Supported parents by providing educational activities that students could do at home.
Third Grade Teacher
Pine Log Elementary School
Rydal, GA
07.2005 - 05.2008
- Developed and taught English literacy, social studies, science, and math lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.
- Provided intense remediation instruction in reading for 3rd-grade students whose performances on state assessments were below grade level.
- Implemented classroom management procedures in order to conduct an engaging, orderly learning environment.
- Planned, coordinated, and taught with the inclusion support teacher for special education students.
- Collected and reviewed work samples of third graders in four writing genres for the Georgia Writing Assessment.
- Organized field trips.
- Served on the committee to plan and implement school-wide discipline management procedures (PBIS).
- Conducted parent conferences to effectively involve families in the students' learning needs.
Third Grade Teacher, Long Term Substitute
Cartersville City Schools
Cartersville, GA
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Identified the needs of students through formal and informal assessments.
- Planned, developed, and implemented appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth.
- Communicated with students, parents, and staff on a regular basis about student progress.
- Encouraged and monitored the progress of individual students, and used data to adjust teaching strategies.
- Updated all necessary records accurately.
- Participated in meetings with department, school, and parents.
Education
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Berry College
Mount Berry, GABBA - Real Estate
University of Georgia
Athens, GAABA - Business Administration
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GASkills
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 MTSS
- Multisensory learning
- Structured literacy
- Literacy coaching
- Positive
- Encouraging
- Passionate
Certification
- Level 5 Elementary Education Georgia Teaching License
- Language Essentials of Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Certified
- CORE Online Language & Literacy Academy Certified
- Tier 4 Minnesota Elementary Education Teaching License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Compensation (QComp) Coordinator
Twin Cities German Immersion School
08.2017 - 05.2024
English Literacy Interventionist
Twin Cities German Immersion School
03.2015 - Current
Adjunct Professor and Student Teacher Supervisor
St. Cloud State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
Reading and Math Interventionist
Garlough Environmental Magnet School
09.2008 - 06.2009
Third Grade Teacher
Pine Log Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2008
Third Grade Teacher, Long Term Substitute
Cartersville City Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Berry College
BBA - Real Estate
University of Georgia
ABA - Business Administration
Young Harris College
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