Hollie Spellman, B.S. Bio, M.Ed., CALT
Brandon,MS
Summary
Dedicated and passionate licensed teacher and therapist with a combined experience of 23 years. Certified Academic Language Therapist familiar with reviewing evaluation reports, administering baseline assessments for documentation, and providing result driven, intensive, explicit, systematic multisensory structured language intervention.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Librarian
Richland Upper Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Incorporate information literacy skills to teach students how to access, evaluate, use, and integrate information and ideas found in print, media, and digital resources,
- Enable students to develop critical thinking skills to access, evaluate, synthesize, and apply information; make informed decisions; build a knowledge base; and value reading.
- Managed acquisition process for new materials, ensuring the library''s collection remained current and relevant.
- Developed strong relationships with local schools through outreach programs, enhancing community involvement in the library.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Richland Upper Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required state standards.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Floating Teacher
RCSD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept 20 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and record keeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
Dyslexia Therapist
New Summit School, Jackson
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed small group and individual therapy, 15 students daily, based on client needs with focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Evaluated, scored and interpreted assessments and screening measures.
- Completed full assessments to determine best courses of actions.
1st Grade Assistant Teacher
Rankin County School District
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assist classroom teacher
- Guided Reading groups
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
4th -5th Reading Teacher/Librarian
Carroll Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Worked with administration to begin an elementary library
- Revamped the AR program to improve students reading progress
- Organized library equipment and collections
- Documented all movement of library media materials and equipment.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher/Librarian
JZ George High School
08.2005 - 05.2015
Biology Teacher/Student Services Coordinator
Grenada High School
08.2000 - 05.2005
Education
CALT -
ALTA Certified Academic Licensed Therapist Exam
Master of Science - Dyslexia Therapy
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2022
Reading Endorsement
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS2005
Library Media Specialist Endorsement
Praxis Test
Bachelor of Science - B.S. E Biology
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.1999
Skills
- Group Therapy facilitation
- One-on-One Sessions
- Intervention planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Team Player
Certification
203 Dyslexia Therapy, CALT
181 Biology, B.S.E
188 General Science
440 Library Media
174 Reading
Timeline
Teacher/Librarian
Richland Upper Elementary
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Richland Upper Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Floating Teacher
RCSD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Dyslexia Therapist
New Summit School, Jackson
09.2020 - 05.2021
1st Grade Assistant Teacher
Rankin County School District
08.2019 - 09.2020
4th -5th Reading Teacher/Librarian
Carroll Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
Teacher/Librarian
JZ George High School
08.2005 - 05.2015
Biology Teacher/Student Services Coordinator
Grenada High School
08.2000 - 05.2005
CALT -
ALTA Certified Academic Licensed Therapist Exam
Master of Science - Dyslexia Therapy
Mississippi College
Reading Endorsement
Mississippi State University
Library Media Specialist Endorsement
Praxis Test
Bachelor of Science - B.S. E Biology
Delta State University
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