Gloria Sumter
Nellysford,VA
Summary
A seasoned Classroom Teacher/Title 1 Reading Specialist at Nelson County Public Schools, I excel in phonics instruction and creating supportive learning environments. Leveraging differentiated strategies and Orton-Gillingham expertise, I've significantly enhanced reading fluency and literacy, fostering academic success and parental engagement through effective communication and tailored interventions.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher/Title 1 Reading Specialist
Nelson County Public Schools
08.1975 - 06.2024
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Virginia
Radford, VA06-1986
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Radford University
Radford, VA06-1979
Master of Science - Reading Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA08-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Language arts instruction
- Technology integration
- Reading assessment
- Fluency development
- Progress monitoring
- Guided reading
- Individualized education plans
- Vocabulary expansion
- Leveled reading
- Literacy instruction
- English language learners
- Reading motivation techniques
- Reading intervention strategies
- Balanced literacy approach
- Materials preparation
- Orton Gillingham expertise
Timeline
Classroom Teacher/Title 1 Reading Specialist
Nelson County Public Schools
08.1975 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Radford University
Master of Science - Reading Education
University of Virginia
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