Heather Garey

• Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies and assessments.
• Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering open communication channels about academic progress and goals.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to literacy education, including LETRS training, ensuring implementation of best classroom practices.
• Supported school-wide initiatives focusing on improving literacy skills across all grade levels through collaboration with faculty Serve as President for District Professional Development Council. Working with the district's strategic plan contributors, developing the district's 5-year professional development plan. Approve professional development points for staff, as well as Individual Professional Development Plans, conduct needs assessments to assist with the development of professional learning for the district.
• Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling readers, allowing them additional practice time and personalized attention from qualified specialists.
• Enabled data-driven decision-making processes by analyzing assessment results to identify specific areas needing improvement among individual students or groups.
• Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance in addressing literacy concerns within their classrooms, sharing expertise and successful strategies.
• Led professional development workshops for school staff, focusing on best practices in literacy instruction and intervention methodologies.
• Contributed to the establishment of a school-wide literacy framework, assisting with the development of curriculum guidelines and academic goals.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop individualized reading plans tailored to each student's needs.
• Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting intervention strategies as needed for optimal results.
• Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to address specific literacy challenges, boosting overall reading proficiency.
• Utilized research-based practices in phonics, vocabulary development, and fluency instruction to enhance students'' reading abilities.

• Served on District Level Curriculum and Assessment Team
• Developed Professional Learning Presentations for staff
• Developed students' writing skills through structured lessons focused on grammar, punctuation, and creativity.
• Promoted positive classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing fair disciplinary policies.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
• Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
• Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
• Enhanced classroom learning environment by incorporating multimedia presentations and hands-on activities.
• Boosted students' critical thinking abilities using thought-provoking questions and open-ended assignments.
• Improved student outcomes on standardized tests by 15%

• Coordinated over 50 summer reading program events with youth services team teams
• Developed and presented original presentations and programming for youth and adults on topics such as learning styles.
• Facilitated communication between patrons, students, and staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students' best interests.
• Strengthened student literacy skills through tutoring and homework help sessions.
• Kept records of students served, types of tutoring, and times/dates and presented to donors.
• Maintained inventory of curriculum supplies, manipulatives, and reference materials for library's homework center.

• Presented at the Reading Council Conference

Relevant Coursework:

• Instructional Leadership and Coaching
• Assessing and Instructing Learners
• Analysis and Instruction of Reading

• Member of Debate Club
• Member of Symphonic and Jazz Band
• Published in The Literary Review
• Dean's List
• Awarded Arnie L. Miller Scholarship
• Minor in Speech